Rochester School Board
Building Committee Meeting
Central Office Boardroom
July 5, 2007
6:00 PM

Members Present: Mr. John Connelly, Chair Mr. Robert Watson Mr. Frank Callaghan Dr. Anthony Pastelis

Members Absent: Ms. Diane Moody

Also Present: Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Richard Kalisz Ms. Linda Casey

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

Honeywell Update

The following projects have been the main focus for Honeywell.

1. McClelland School unit ventilators are being replaced. Honeywell determined the piping was in poor condition and they are replacing it as well.

2. School Street and McClelland School asbestos abatement is complete

3. RMS air conditioning units should arrive this week. This is for the three computer labs.

4. Wiring for the High School unit ventilators is being completed.

Gonic Roof

Mr. Kalisz explained that the roof shingles at Gonic School were being replaced. The engineer had anticipated the need to replace some of the plywood. When the shingles were removed it became clear that all of the plywood needed to be replaced except the areas under the snow shield. The cost for this additional work is part of the contract already approved by the Board.

Modular Water/Sewer/Electrical Bids

Mr. Kalisz recently completed the work to plan the sewer, electrical and water line installation for the modular classrooms. There is insufficient time to complete a sealed bid process. Mr. Kalisz solicited bids from several contractors, and these are the only contractors with time to complete the work.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of SUR to install water and sewer services at the three elementary schools for the modular classrooms at the cost of $41,600. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of M & D Electric to install electrical service for the four elementary school modular classrooms at cost of $8,690. The motion passed unanimously.

The plumbing bid will brought directly to the Board. Mr. Kalisz is still working to get a final bid for the plumbing.

Bids

Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of Dzioba Construction, of Derry, NH for $19,258 to replace the Auditorium Ceiling tiles. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of M & D Electric for $9,945 to provide auditorium lighting at Spaulding High School. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval Perm-A-Drive Co. of Conway, NH for $53,480 for curbing replacement at the Middle School. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the Heavy Duty Pick Up truck from Ron Currier’s Hilltop Chevrolet for $29,184. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval mid-size tractor from MB Tractor and & Equipment of Tilton, NH for $34,525. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the following paper and custodial supply bids as follows:

Paper Towels $11,512 Central paper Products, Manchester, NH

Jumbo Roll TP $ 9,250 Corporate Express, Portsmouth, NH

Hand Cleaner $ 207 Corporate Express, Portsmouth, NH

Gentle Lotion Cleaner $ 4,933 Future Supply Co.

Large Trash liners $ 5,688 All American Poly, Piscataway, NJ

Latex Gloves $ 473 Corporate Express, Portsmouth, NH

The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Kalisz stated that the property behind Chamberlain has been surveyed and the wetland designation should be completed by the end of July.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

John Connelly, Chair