MONADNOCK REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Minutes of Meeting of January 03, 2007

 

Present: Karen Cota, Chairperson, Colline breyfuss, Jon Kenyon, Tim Peloquin, Ron Parent, Katie Chambers and Bob Goodrich.

 

Public: Mr. Richard Bauries

 

Absent: Charles Johnson,

 

            Meeting called to order at 7.05 pm

 

            Minutes of meetings from November 09 and December 04, 2006

             accepted. Colline Dreyfus motion, Jon Kenyon 2cnd voting...

             4 yes / 0 no / 0 abstain / 1 absent

 

            Public Comments...Mr. Bauries would like to know if the Maintenance Warrant Articles are staying as written at this time‑or will they show a breakdown of funds/expenditures.

 

It was replied that the School Board has not approved the above Warrant Articles, so they are not set.

 

Issue 1

 

Facilities Master Plan Proposals

 

Multiple proposals have been received after RFP's were sent out. The discussion addressed the responses and pared the seven down to the four the committee most thought appropriate.

 

Barker

 

Cost started at $19,700.00 with a $5,000.00 increase to study educational needs. The flyer sent out to each respondent was not filled out and there was a concern that this company was strongly tied

to a past business venture that did not go as expected/well. This company was not in anyones "top 4".

 

Team Design

 

This company provided a price range of $35,600.00 to $95,000.00. Their proposal did not include any asbestos testing or destructive testing. This company was not in anyone s top 4.

 

Kaestle Boos

 

Their proposal began at $23,7000.00. This appeared to be the cost of the project‑their work, to cover RFP. They appeared to have numerous specialist and consultants on staff. It was noted that their response and paperwork appeared to be well‑written and "upfront". It was asked/wondered, why this companies cost seems to be so much lower than everyone else's‑‑‑did they miss something, or are we missing something. Another comment of concern was that it appeared that they have only worked on one NH school. K. Chambers noted This company was in the top four.

 

Banwell

 

Their proposal has a cost of $105,000.00 and list several other "expenses". K. Chambers expressed, (and it was agreed), that this was the "Cadillac" of the group and that they showed a great breadth and depth of experience. Karen liked that they talked a lot about "healthy buildings" and wondered, based on the price quote, if we were getting more from them than from others. Concern about the price and questions of whether or not it can be adjusted down. In the top four.

 

Dennis Mires

 

This proposal has an estimate of $37,500.00 to start. Their paperwork seemed to show strong staff and community involvement. It was noted that there were multiple errors in the addition on the last page of their proposal, (estimate of costs). They did not seem over burden at this time. They were in the top four.

 

H. L. Turner

 

Their proposal has a cost range of $56,000.00 to $118,000.00 depending on what you require. There was a concern voiced about this company's present project at Hinsdale High School and the problems therein. They do have a history with and have worked for the district in the past. Their was also a comment made, as understood from a second source, that this company can be, and/or is perceived as being "hard to work with". This company was in the top four.

 

CMK

 

This proposal was received late and had a proposed cost of $53,000.00. It was noted that they had a  large and impressive resume and project list‑but no menu of services. Their paperwork did not show what they would do/could do‑it was more a large resume. Not in top four.

 

Discussion on Facilities Master Plan proposals

 

The proposals and associated paperwork was discussed and it was decided that there were four companies that would be interviewed these were set‑up the following day, (and dates have been added to make it perfectly clear). The format for these interviews will be question and answer. All companies will be asked the same questions by each member of the interview group/committee. The interviews are going to be scheduled as follows‑each interview is one hour long.

 

01‑24‑07                                  6.00 pm                                         H.L. Turner

 

7.00 pm                                                                                        Kaestle Boos

 

01‑31‑07                                  6.00 pm                                       Dennis Mires

 

7.00 pm                                                                                                Banwell

 

Not scheduled for interviews; Barker, Teamdesign and CMK.

 

Issue 2 (updates from Ron Parent)

 

Stage Repair

 

That the rigging is all done and done very well. Curtains are being ordered, they should be here in 2 to 6 weeks. Funding for the curtains, (entire cost), has been approved by and through the "Carlton Trust, and does not have to come out of any maintenance budget. Curtain replacement ...our lift will be used, it has been recently inspected and is working fine.

 

Catwalk

 

It has not been cleaned yet‑it has to be done VERY soon. Fire Chief says, "No paint storage on the stage. Can the paint be stored in the shop area or art room‑shop area is leading candidate.

 

Stage Floor

 

The floor needs smoothing, repairs and paint. Presently awaiting several estimates to better understand exactly what needs to be done. The money needed to repair the floor is coming from the MRPSOC Dance Program. This IS NOT a proposal before the Facility Committee, it is just for our information.

 

Oil Tank

 

This is going well‑the weather is cooperating. Saved the amount of oil that we thought we would (3782 gals +/‑).

 

Gym Vent Design

 

3 quotes have been received ....

 

 

WV Engineering                        $2,700.00 or

                                                 $2,500.00 (in conjunction with kitchen)

 

EnviroHealth                              $3,150.00

 

Kohler and Lewis                                   $3,840.00

 

Motion ....C. Dreyfuss makes motion to accept WV Engineering quote of $2,500.00. K. Cota seconds, vote unanimous.

 

High School Kitchen Hood

 

C. Dreyfuss makes motion to accept WV Engineering quote of $3,700.00, motion seconded by T. Peloquin. Vote is unanimous.

 

Issue 3

 

Discussion on Maintenance

 

Karen would like to know what the "Flow and Process" of maintenance issues are. How are things reported and how does that flow‑where does that information go and how does something get done. Katie Chambers reports that building aid requires a very comprehensive maintenance plan first. It is agreed that a systematic approach to identifying and seeing through maintenance issues is needed versus ....everyone doing what they believe they need to do, to get something done. There are work orders on‑line. Jon opined that we should be reviewing our processes for efficiency. It is agreed that we need to accomplish the following ....

 

            A five‑year plan for larger projects.

 

            Preventive maintenance plan.

 

Next Meeting 02‑07‑07 7.00 prn MRHS

 

Meeting adjourned 8.44 pm (with motion second and unanimous vote).