Present:K. Powell, C. Morrison, S. Heinrich, M. Morrison, W. Morrison. T. Koenig arrived at 7:15 PM. Also present: School Board liaison P. McGrath, Superintendent M. Chiafery, and Business Administrator M. Shevenell

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by W. Morrison.

C.I.P.

W. Morrison informed the committee that M. Chiafery and M. Shevenell were present to discuss updates to the Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) that would be proposed to the School Board. M. Chiafery explained changes in the format of the C.I.P. presentation: adding project ranking and including project expenses in a chart that included revenue. She asked for committee suggestions. T. Koenig arrived during this discussion. The committee made to following suggestions:

1. Change project name from SAU office space to Administrative Consolidation and project amount to $300,000 in 2003-4.
2. Change DW Acquisition of Land to 2005-6.
3. Add project TFS Paving, Urgent, to 2002-3 with project amount of $100,000.
4. Include bonding revenue for project DW New Elementary School in $2007-8.

Discussion included potential questions that could be asked about and an information form that could be used to describe each proposed project, ways to improve the new format suggested and why there was no projected expenses for roof repair.

On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by C. Morrison, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the suggested C.I.P. changes to the School Board.

Miscellaneous

M. Chiafery reported that the district has hired a new Assistant Superintendent, Sharlene Tracy. M. Shevenell reported that soils testing has been done on Buker and he has been working with Chip Chesley to get other preparation work done on the site. W. Morrison thanked both M. Chiafery and M. Shevenell for attending the meeting.

Correspondence

W. Morrison reported that he had received a letter inviting the committee to build a cardboard boat and participate in the Annual Library Cardboard Boat Festival. After discussion, the committee concluded that participation was not feasible.

Special Request

W. Morrison told the committee that he had received a request from the Administration to discuss something suitable which could be dedicated to James O'Neil. The committee discussed whether to suggest that the field that is familarly referred to as O'Neil field officially be named O'Neil field, whether that field is actually the varsity baseball field and if not, naming the actual varsity baseball field O'Neil field or naming the "new middle" school James O'Neil Middle School.

On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by M. Morrison, the committee voted unanimously to table discussion until more information could be obtained.

Next Meeting

The committee will hold its next meeting on July 25 at a location to be determined. The agenda will include: Approval of Prior Minutes, O'Neil Dedication, District Parking Plan review, a PBC Budget, Space issues/Trigger numbers, and Building Needs review. It was noted that the School Board will be meeting on August 20th.

On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by C. Morrison, the committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:05 PM.

Last Updated: March 26, 2003 by Wayne Morrison