BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                               SPECIAL MEETING

                                                                                    JULY 23, 2003

 

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Christa McAuliffe Middle School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Members Present:      Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Dawn Klida, John Loop, Barbara Skowronski, and Scott Sturm

 

Members Absent:        Terrence O’Hare (family business)

expressions/communications from the public

 

None

regular agenda

Recommendation to Approve Football Stadium Bid: Mr. Balash distributed copies of the bid summary for the football stadium project.  Mr. Doug Reckinger then reviewed the three bids that were considered explaining that there were questions about the PCB removal as requested in the original bid packet.  The three bids reviewed were from J. R. Heineman, Schram Construction, and Gregory Construction.  Mr. Reckinger explained that this year’s low bid came in sixteen percent higher than the bid received last year, which would bring the project approximately $134,000 over budget.

 

Soil options were discussed and clarified.  Mr. Thomas stated his concern about the total bid cost.  Mr. Loop was concerned that the remaining projects would also be coming in over budget.  Mr. Hager explained that he had anticipated rebudgeting for a three to five percent increase.  It was confirmed that all project costs had increased when Mr. Kowalski questioned Mr. Hager about this.  Mr. Loop felt that the district could not go over budget on the first project being done under the new bond even though there is contingency money built into the high school projects.

 

Mr. Hager suggested that the project be redone .  Mr. Loop suggested options for the press box.  A suggestion was made that the district do the PCB testing or have a separate bid for that work.  Discussion took place about whether one of the contractors had acknowledged receiving the addendum concerning the PCB testing which was included in the packet.

 

Mr. Kowalski asked what the time frame was for making a decision on this project.  Mr. Balash felt that there was still a couple of weeks if modifications were to be made.  Mr. Reckinger made suggestions about installing the new transformer which is currently on order.  Mr. Loop stated that the Board needed to make decisions on cost cutting for the project.  Mr. Reckinger did have some ideas for cost savings, but they would cost the district in the long run.  The time frame for putting in the burm and installing the electrical was also discussed.  Mrs. Klida asked what the bottom line was for the time frame.  She asked that this, along with various cost cutting options for the project, be laid out for the Board. 

 

Mr. Kowalski stated that he would like Terry Balash, Doug Reckinger, Don Hager, and Rob Kennedy to get together and put an option package together that would be discussed at a special meeting later this month.  He asked them to bring a recommendation to the Board.  Mr. Loop also asked for clarification on the current bids received.

 

Recommendation to Approve Contract with Wakely and Associates: Mr. Hager explained that the new contract would be revised to include the 1997 information as suggested by Mr. Allsopp and then be resubmitted for Mr. Allsopp to review. 

 

Recommendation to Approve Contract for Clerk of the Works: Mr. Lazaroff explained that this contract had been reviewed by Mr. Allsopp.  A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Dawn Klida, to approve this contract.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Kowalski welcomed Mr. Kennedy to the district and stated that he is welcome at any time to approach the Board with concerns or questions.

other items for discussion

 

Mrs. Klida asked if there had been any progress on the gym floor issue.  Mr. Balash stated that he had received a quote of $15,620, and that he could get the floor done in time for school.

 

Mrs. Klida stated that she had heard Mr. Deming was ill again.  She asked that Jodie Scott be compensated for coming in and doing work while Mr. Deming is out.

 

Mr. Loop stated that he could not support the legislative issues as outline in a recent packet that was mailed to Board members due to the inconsistencies of state aid paid to various districts.  Mr. Kowalski said that this was a statement that all of the Board members agreed with.

 

Mr. Thomas reported that a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting had taken place.  He also reported on a recent CBA course he had attended in Frankenmuth regarding building renovations.