Rochester School Board
Building Committee Meeting
Central Office Boardroom
January 28, 2008
6:00 PM

Members Present: Mr. John Connelly, Chair Mr. Frank Callaghan Mr. Timothy Bruneau Dr. Anthony Pastelis

Members Absent: Mr. Mark Torr

Also Present: Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Robert Watson Ms. Linda Casey

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

The Committee interviewed two engineering firms, Appledore Engineering, Inc. and Norway Plains Associates, Inc. for the field development project contract.

Mr. Greg Mikolaities of Appledore presented to the committee: Their firm has developed many different athletic field in the area, and have great references. They have some experience in selling gravel from a property they are developing. Further study is needed to see what the gravel might generate for income.

The Committee is willing to wait for a contractor that needs the gravel if that would result in more revenue.

Mr. Don Rhodes of Norway Plains presented to the committee: Mr. Rhodes discussed the information that he knows about the property. He presented a schematic that showed how two practice soccer fields could fit into the property. He stated that test pits would be needed to be evaluated for the amount and quality of the gravel. He also stated that most of the gravel should be removed from the area, once you begin. Otherwise, you would need to make additional provision to keep the property safe.

The Committee decided to wait until the February 7, 2008 Building Committee meeting to make a recommendation to the Board.

Mr. Watson moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

John Connelly, Chair