BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD FACILITIES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007

 

Dr. Craig Haytmanek, called the meeting of the Board Facilities Committee to order at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2007, in the Dining Room at the Education Center. Present were School Board Members Dr. Craig Haytmanek, Loretta Leeson, Judith Dexter, and Michele Cann. Also present were Dr. Joseph A. Lewis, superintendent of schools; Stanley J. Majewski Jr., assistant to the superintendent for finance and administration, Scott T. Gilliland, director of facilities and operations; James Hanna, Liberty High School Project Manager (D’Huy Engineering, Inc.).

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS –

 

Mr. Majewski discussed with the board the concept of a swap termination. He stated that a change from a fixed rate to a variable interest rate in today’s market could net the district a $600,000 lump sum payment and the benefit of a lower interest rate on debt. The district would have the opportunity at anytime to convert from a variable rate to a fixed rate should that be more economically advantageous to the district. Mr. Majewski stated to the board that he would like their endorsement to execute future swaps to take advantage of these savings. Dr. Lewis noted that this topic will be placed on the agenda for the July 23, 2007, Regular Board Meeting.

 

Mr. Majewski also discussed with the board the possibility of selling district property located at 639 Diehl Street in Fountain Hill. The 30’x 120’ parcel is not suitable for a structure. Furthermore, the property currently generates no tax revenue, and it costs the district to comply with required city improvements. The consensus of the committee was to authorize Mr. Majewski to secure a buyer for the property.

 

Mrs. Dexter and Mrs. Leeson requested that Mr. Gilliland postpone his emergency management presentation and rescheduled for the July 23, 2007, Regular Board Meeting so that additional board members would be in attendance to hear the presentation.

 

Dr. Lewis agreed and directed Mr. Gilliland to place this topic on the July 23, 2007, Regular Board Agenda for review.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE JULY 23, 2007, REGULAR BOARD MEETING –

 

After discussion, the board committee agreed to bring the following agenda items to the July 23, 2007, Regular Board Meeting:

 

A.    Authorization to Expend 2007 Bond Funds – Liberty High School Additions and Renovations Change Orders

B.    Liberty High School Additions and Renovations Construction Project – PlanCon Part I Submittal

C.    Quotations for the $5,800-$15,200 Cost Category

 

FREEDOM AND LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLS PROJECT UPDATE –

 

No discussion

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS –

 

None

 

OPEN FORUM –

 

None

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.

 

 

Minutes prepared by:

 

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Joanne Carraghan, Secretary to the Director of Facilities and Operations

 

 

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Scott T. Gilliland, Director of Facilities and Operations