1996-05-13ELEMENTARY FACILITY BUILDING COMMISSION MINUTES
A meeting of the Elementary Facilities Building Commission was held on
Monday, May 13, 1996 at 12:00 noon at the Briscoe Middle School in the School
Committee room. Present were Nancy Levin, Mike Lauranzano, Rod Maxner,
Michele Gordon, Tom Scully, Judy Mulligan and Jeanne Kuespert of ERF+A.
Jeanne K. handed out an agenda.
The first item to be discussed was the difference between the bonding authorization
of $37,000,000 and the latest cost estimate of $36,019,000 and how this should-be
handled. Should the difference be put into furniture and equipment which is
currently funded at the bare minimum? Mike Lauranzano expressed concern about
the budget being increased to $37,000,000. Jeanne explained that any amount not
included in the June 1, 1996 filing will not be eligible for 64% reimbursement. Mike
will discuss the implications of this with the mayor. For now the difference will be
put into the contingency line for each building, distributed between schools based
on student population. Nancy asked that funds for furniture and equipment be
redistributed based on student population. Currently it is the same dollar amount
at each school. It was suggested that a furniture inventory of all schools to be
renovated be done prior to the close of school.
The SGESSS checklist was reviewed and responsibilities assigned. Mike will follow
up on getting title to the Balch St. property. The School Committee will vote
tonight to approve the Balch St. site. The conservation commission meeting will be
held on May 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. The Beverly Historical Society has asked ERF+A to
contact the Mass. Historic Commission regarding any potential archaeological
significance to the Balch St. site. A letter has been sent to the City Council by Mike
L. requesting a waiver of permit fees for the 6 school projects.
There was a discussion about the possibility of Boston Gas extending the gas line to
make gas heat an option for the Centerville School.
At 1:35 p.m. Mike L. made a motion to adjourn. Seconded and so voted. The next
meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 1996 at 12:00 noon at the Briscoe Middle
School.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith A. Mulligan
Secretary/Clerk