BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD FACILITIES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002
Members of the Board Facilities Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2002, at 6:15 p.m., in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the Education Center. Present were school board members Charlene Koch, Loretta Leeson, Craig Haytmanek, Ed Gallagher, and Joseph Craig. Also present were Thomas Doluisio, Superintendent of Schools, Michele Kostem, Assistant Superintendent, Monty Perfetti, Director of Secondary Education, Roberta Whitcomb, Principal of Northeast Middle School, Jack Wittenberger, Acting Director of Maintenance/Security, Arif Fazil, District Engineer (D’Huy Engineering, Inc.), Charles Shoemaker from Spillman Farmer Architects, and representatives from the press.
The meeting of the Board Facilities Committee was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Mr. Joseph Craig (Mr. William Heske, Chairman, was absent).
The following items were discussed:
1. Open Forum
Nothing to report.
2. Agenda Items June 24, 2002, Board Meeting
After discussion by the administration, the board unanimously agreed to bring the following agenda items to the June 24, 2002, Board Meeting for approval:
A. Authorization to Expend 1998 Bond Funds East Hills Middle School Cooling Tower Replacement Project Bid Opening June 13, 2002
Mr. Fazil noted that quotes for the asbestos abatement of the old chiller will be received at a later date and presented at a future facilities meeting.
B. Authorization to Expend 2002 Bond Funds Northeast Middle School Construction Project Proposals for Soil Borings and Geotechnical Reports
C. Telephone/Written Quotations for the $4,000-$10,000 Cost Category -
1. Grease Trap Replacement Liberty High School
2. Grease Trap Repairs East Hills Middle School
3. Carpet Cleaning District-Wide
D. Athletic Ambulance Service Quotations Opened May 24, 2002
3. Construction Update
A. Arif Fazil reported that the William Penn Highway Improvements at Farmersville Elementary School is the only project still in design phase since it was postponed until next summer.
Mr. Charles Shoemaker of Spillman Farmer Architects presented a model of the new Northeast Middle School which will be displayed at the July Act 34 Hearing. He also displayed samples of the brick, block, steel, and limestone trim that will be used on the outside of the new facility. He then explained the layout of the athletic fields and noted that they may not be constructed for six or seven years, not until the old building is demolished and only after district-wide phasing of future construction projects, such as Liberty High School Commons Building, Broughal Middle School, Nitschmann Middle School, etc., since they may require the use of the old Northeast Middle School. Mr. Craig inquired if the two ball diamonds would have high backstops. He noted that there was a problem at Lafayette field with neighboring homes because the backstops were not high enough and neighbors’ windows were often broken. He also requested that the committee look at the possibility of including two tennis courts in the athletic complex. Mr. Shoemaker explained the drainage for the athletic fields and noted that there is the capability of installing seating for 200 in the football area.
Mr. Shoemaker and Mr. Fazil also noted that they have been meeting with the City of Bethlehem to discuss the water run-off and drainage systems.
Mrs. Leeson asked if there is a canopy over the front entrance of the facility. Mr. Shoemaker replied that there was. Mrs. Leeson then requested that the committee consider making improvements to the current design of the canopy.
4. Project Update
Mr. Fazil and Mr. Wittenberger noted that the Liberty High School Air-Conditioning Project is currently underway and on schedule.
He also noted that the renovations at the Rosemont/Academy facility are on schedule, with cleaning of the building beginning today.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Charlotte L. Zimmerman, Confidential Secretary
____________________________________________________ Confidential Secretary