Rochester School Board
Building Committee Meeting
Central Office Boardroom
November 1, 2007
6:00 PM

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

Members Absent:

Also Present: Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Richard Kalisz

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

Facilities Project Update

Mr. Kalisz updated the Board on the completion of the Honeywell projects, the completion of the modular work, and the ventilation system at McClelland School. Honeywell has nearly completed all projects and should be done in the next month with a punch list developed for all projects.

Land Study Report

Mr. Hopkins discussed the previous Building Committee’s recommendation to the Board. The Committee is recommending abandoning the idea of building on the Chamberlain Street School property.

Athletic Fields Development

Mr. Hopkins shared the discussion he had with John Scruton, City Manager and Brian LeBrun, City Finance Director. The Board can request a CIP line in which the revenue from the sale of timber and gravel can be collected. The revenue can be used to develop and manage the property. Mr. Hopkins is also suggesting the hiring of a project manager to oversee this project, develop specifications and supervise any ongoing work.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Finance Committee a request to the City Council to approve a CIP line for the athletic field development. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of a RFP for project management of the athletic field development. This project manager would develop specifications; complete bid documents; and oversee the project’s implementation. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Kalisz will bring forward a proposal for upgrading and expanding the video security cameras. The Emergency Management Committee has made some recommendations that he needs to review.

SHS Door Replacement Bid

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis to, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid from Granite State Glass for replacement doors at the Spaulding High School gymnasium in the amount of $16,880. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

John Connelly