SOMERS SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

December 8, 2005

Members Present: P.Roland, H.Broer, K.Klein, J.Formeister, J.MacFeat, J.Butler

Others: D.Moser, E.Zahner

The meeting was called to order at 7:35pm by Chairman Roland.

Minutes of the 11/10/05 meeting were unanimously approved as presented with one correction, page 2, third paragraph, delete “unanimously” (Klein, Butler).

Comment was made that there is still no critical path schedule provided to us.

SHS---grass did not take this fall. Waiting for credit on some cabinets.

SES---slab is fixed. Seeding, locker tops not yet done. Leak through HVAC unit in extreme rain, installing some sheet metal may rectify.

MBA/CO---re-use of bleachers discussed, logistics of moving, need for bleachers at SES. Four new sets (one side) coming on 12/19/05. Original intent was to give old bleachers to the school system. Motion was made (Broer), seconded (Klein), and approved (one opposed, Formeister) to demolish old bleachers.

Gym divider---old one works but needs refurbishment, it is sturdier and more of a barrier than one in plan, staff prefers keeping it. Estimate of $14,600 to totally refurbish; new one $12,000 including installation, removal of old one, etc. Motion unanimously approved to upgrade old gym divider, pending P.Roland confirming with administration and staff that they do want old one (Butler, Broer).

Discussion of old, unused gas pipes and whether to leave them or remove them as tabled last month. Motion passed to leave pipes, as there is no code violation (Klein, Butler; one opposed, MacFeat).

Tiles on floor of entry foyer area---$3891.89 to upgrade to porcelain. Motion unanimously passed to stay with tiles in original plan (Broer, Butler).

Letter read from H.Pearson to Chairman concerning FF&E. Proposal/budget went to SFU 11/30/05, their comments have been addressed by the district, MPN, and consultants. State is looking for updated Eligible/ineligible cost worksheets; then those costs will be waived due to Renovate as New status. Will go out to bid in January.

Discussion of relocating electrical panel and transformer unit to closet, quoted $2530 to move. Consensus to leave it as per specs; if EBI wants to move it they may---with no additional expense for us.

Estimate of $4000 from EBI to paint existing brick walls between old building and addition, stairwell, corridors. After walking through the area, consensus of the Committee was not to paint these walls.

Walt Summers has stated there should be smoke barriers in ducts in temporary classrooms. Issue has been sent to the State for an opinion.

Question about E.Zahner’s wages for MBA/CO discussed. P.Roland will look into this with B.Boutwell.

Chairman Roland shared comments about Doug Moser’s work with the Committee, as Doug is retiring and this was his last meeting with us. It was noted what quality service he has given and how pleased we have been to work with him. The Committee wished him well.

The following bills were unanimously approved by the Committee:

E.Zahner, 11/13/05, Inv.#503933, 34, 35, SES, MBA, CO, $2300.00 (Butler,

11/25/05, Inv.#503936, 37, 38, SES, MBA, CO, $2300.00 Broer)

MPN, 11/30/05, Inv.#14373, MBA, $4357.01

Inv.#14374, CO, $517.88 (Broer, Klein)

Misc. invoices per 12/9/05 memo from B.Boutwell (Butler, Broer)

EBI, 11/30/05, App.#15, SES, $5025.88 (holding $1000 till spring) (Klein, Broer)

EBI, 11/30/05, App.#8, MBA/CO, $402,800.96 (Klein, Broer)

Motion to adjourn at 9:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Formeister, Secretary