Plainville Community Schoosl
Steering Committee Agendas & Minutes

February 10, 2005 Minutes

Plainville Community Schools’ Steering Committee

Date: February 10, 2005

Time: 7:30 pm

Attendees: Robert Ciotto, Dan Dube, Kate Lawson, Jack Mastrianni, Ron Pavano, Bill Petit, Michael Sileo, Jay Steeves, Becky Tyrrell, Tom Wazorko,

Absent: Richard Ireland, Barbara Willard

Also Present: Tom Arcari, Helen Bergenty, Kathy Binkowski, Andre Grandbois, Lynn Logoyke, Bill Mead, Mel Masse, Steve Parsons

Early Departures: Dan Dube 8:50 pm

Chairman Bill Petit called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2005 MEETING. JACK MASTRIANNI SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Bill Petit turned the meeting over to Bill Mead from JCJ for an update. Bill Mead went through the building with a representative from Bemis Associates to get a general sense of what needs to be done at the Plainville High School. They plan to return tomorrow to examine the electrical and mechanical systems. They are concentrating on the High School because this is a large financial portion of the project.

In the beginning of January, Principal Greg Ziogas met with the Instructional Leaders and Bill Mead to review the Educational Specifications for the High School.

Showing minor additions at the High School, a possibility of a 2nd elevator at the High School, renovated kitchens and dealing with updating code violations, a better drop off areas for parents at Toffolon School, Bill Mead then turned the meeting over to Steve Parsons who discussed each portion of the projects in detail.

Bill Mead then gave to the committee a Conceptual Budget for Multiple Projects synopsis. He reintegrated that this is a “Work in Progress”. This showed the cost description for Site Work, Building Improvements, Construction Manager Costs, Professional Fees and Expenses, Furniture and Equipment and Owner’s Costs for each of the four projects (High School, Toffolon School, Plainville Middle School and the Old Linden Street School Building). Mr. Mead also plans to meet with Bob Metcalf regarding tax ramifications prior to the February 22 meeting between the Town Council and the Committees on February 22, 2005 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers. Discussion continued regarding the Conceptual Budget for Multiple Projects.

Becky Tyrrell questioned Bill Mead regarding the auditorium at the High School and how much the $75,000 grant would help toward renovations or would this just complete the abatement process. Discussion followed.

Bill Mead also discussed the reimbursement from the state depending on status. A major issue is Hazmat; there is a great deal of asbestos in the buildings, except for the Middle School. He also feels that the committee should have a professional consultant come into the High School and estimate the cost of removing all of the asbestos materials.
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They discussed adding a generator to the High School, rewiring the west half of the building and replacing of transformers to correct a lot of the problems, however, this is very costly.

Mr. Petit spoke to the attending Town Council members and inquired as to whether there will be enough time at the February 22, 2005 meeting for Bill Mead to make his presentation. They assured Mr. Petit that enough time would be given.

Bill Petit then asked the Steering Committee if there were any comments.

Becky Tyrrell mentioned that the direction may change after they met with Bob Metcalf and that this is a “Work in Progress”. Mr. Mead’s direction was changed by the Town Council to include the High School project.

Jack Mastrianni thinks the committee should split the projects for referendum.

Ron Pavano thinks that Toffolon School should be the next project. The Council changed the direction by asking JCJ to look at all schools.

Tom Wazorko thinks the committee should stick to the long range plan.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE, BY CONTRACT, THE JETER COOK & JEPSON INVOICE. JAY STEEVES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE INVOICE #1 DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2005 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,750.00. TOM WAZORKO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

JAY STEEVES MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. JACK MASTRIANNI SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.

The meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2005 is canceled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tina Gryguc
Recording Secretary

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MOTIONS MADE AT THE
PLAINVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAT, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2005 MEETING. JACK MASTRIANNI SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE, BY CONTRACT, THE JETER COOK & JEPSON INVOICE. JAY STEEVES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE INVOICE #1 DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2005 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,750.00. TOM WAZORKO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

JAY STEEVES MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. JACK MASTRIANNI SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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