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

 

Members Present:
Mr. John Connelly, Chair

Mr. Robert Watson

Mr. Frank Callaghan

Ms. Diane  Moody

Dr. Anthony Pastelis

Members Absent:

 

Also Present:

Mr. Michael Hopkins

Ms. Linda Casey

Mr. Richard Kalisz

Mr. David Robbins

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

 

Modular Update

 

Mr. Kalisz updated the Board on the issues related to the modular classrooms.  Schiavi has corrected any of the issues related to ramps and access.  An engineer has completed the review of the modulars and is recommending two items to meet the requirements from the Code Enforcement Office.  The first issue is to place 4 new hurricane tie downs per unit.  The engineer will provide an approved plan, and Schiavi will complete the work.  The second issue is to provide a frost free foundation.  The plan is to provide metal I-beams attached the undercarriage of the modular.  These I-beams would rest on concrete to support the modular and to limit settling.  The District will be responsible for the payment of this part of the plan.  We will discuss with Schiavi a sharing of the cost.  We should know the cost, a contractor, and a timeline in the next week.  Mr. Kalisz will be able to report on this issue at the Board meeting.

 

Landscaping Update

 

Mr. Robbins reviewed the plan for the landscaping at the High School.  He proposes having CTE Drafting and Horticulture classes develop a plot plan to show what is currently in place at the School.  The plan would be used to show the new landscaping that could be installed.  The new landscaping would include a row of shorter Rhododendrons near the schools, a row of spring flowering semi-dwarf tress a little farther from the school.  This is to match the plants there were in place, and were past their prime.  We would remove two flowering apple trees, two cedar trees, and roots this Fall.  The plan would come to the Building Committee in the Winter, and planting to begin May 1st. 

 

Summer Project Update

 

Mr. Kalisz discussed some of the 56 projects that were completed this summer.  The Honeywell projects at Maple and School Street are nearly complete, with the conversion from steam heat to hot water heat.  The High School heating tests are completed and the new air conditioning in the three upstairs classrooms at the Tech Center is complete.  The replacement air conditioning for the computer labs at the Middle School should be completed this weekend.  Honeywell has provided temporary air conditioning units for the last two weeks. 

 

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.    

 

John Connelly, Chair