Rochester School Board
Building Committee Meeting
Central Office Boardroom
October 4, 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

Ms. Linda Casey

Mr. Richard Kalisz

Mrs. Sharon Pray

 

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.  The vendor has completed all work inside the modulars.  The fire alarms, security alarms, and PA systems were installed and tested.  The steps and ramps were completed prior to the start of the school year.  The original hurricane tie downs did not meet the specifications.  Our engineer prepared drawings and specifications that were approved by the Code Enforcement office, and the work was completed by Schiavi.  The final issue is the frost protected foundation.  The purpose for this in a “temporary” structure is to reduce settling.  We were told about the requirement after the modulars were in place and connected to electricity.  So, instead of putting a concrete slab, our engineer designed a channel of concrete that jacks rest upon.  The jacks will hold up metal i-beams that support the building.  This will be installed by November 15, 2007, pending approval by the Board.  The issue of the placement of propane tanks was discussed.  At East Rochester, there are six tanks, 3 per building.  They are separated by more than 25 feet, according to code.  The tanks weren’t buried, because these are “temporary” structures, an oil tank for the burner in the school is buried at one end of the modulars and the protection required for burying a tank is significant. 

 

Mr. Watson moved, second by Mr. Callaghan,  to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the modular classroom underpinnings for $88,900 from Empire Sheet Metal Inc.  This would come out of the operating portion of the budget.  This company is highly recommended from our engineer as a company that meets the specifications in a timely manner.  The motion passed unanimously.           

 

Land Study

 

Mr. Marinace will be meeting with Mr. Kalisz and Mr. Hopkins Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. in Mr. Hopkins’ office.  All Board members are invited.  We will send out a notice to Board members about this meeting.  The material presented by Mr. Marinace will be presented to the Building Committee.  We will also need to have further meetings to discuss the best educational grade configuration.

 

Facilities Projects

 

Mr. Kalisz reviewed the following projects:

1.       Maple Street heat will have the electrical connection completed on October 8th.

2.      School Street School heat has temporary electrical connection for heat, and it will be completed October 17th.

3.      The Middle School gas connections for the air conditioning units will be completed on
October 8th.

4.      Air handling units have been completed and turned on in the High School, Maple, School Street and McClelland School.


 

Bids

 

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid from Granite State Glass of Rochester NH  in the amount of $3,825 for a set of doors at the Vocational School.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Connelly discussed the need for athletic fields and the potential to complete work on the fields using revenue from the land off Chestnut Hill Road.  Mr. Hopkins will meet with the City Manager and City officials to see what options are available to begin this process.

 

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.