Town of Colchester
WJJMS/ Community Center/Senior Center Building Committee
Special Meeting
January 10, 2013- 7:00 PM
WJJMS – Media Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Thomas Tyler, Anthony Tarnowski, Joseph Ruiz, Irene Malsbenden, Joseph DeLucia, Paul Picard, Pam Scheibelein
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Director of Facilities Greg Plunkett, Architect Marco Tommasini, Board of Education Liaison Brad Bernier, Principal Chris Bennett, Vice Principal Dr. Jennifer Olsen, Board of Education Chairman Ron Goldstein, Board of Finance Chairman Rob Tarlov, Board of Education Vice Chairman Don Kennedy, Board of Selectman Liaison Rosemary Coyle, Board of Selectman Jim Ford, Senior Center Liaison Goldie Liverant, Board of Finance Liaison Art Shilosky, Citizen Ken Biega
1. Call to order: Chairman Tyler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Additions to Agenda: None
3. Citizens Comments:
a) Discussion of Correspondence Received: None
4. Approval of Minutes
December 13, 2012: I. Malsbenden motioned to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2012 regular meeting amending to reflect Joe Ruiz as absent, seconded by A. Tarnowski. Vote was unanimous with J. Ruiz and P. Scheibelein abstaining. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Board of Selectmen meeting discussion / direction for the Building Committee: Chairman Tyler reported the following as outcome from the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting -
(P. Picard arrived at this time)
> The First Selectman will set up a tri-board meeting of Board of Finance, Board of Education, and Board of Selectmen to give a formal presentation on the project cost.
> No decision was made by the BOS in regard to adding a pool to the charge of the building committee.
> June 30, 2013 is the deadline to file the application with the Bureau of School Facilities to obtain approval. A referendum would need to be held prior to this date. While still possible, the timeline is tight. BOS tabled the decision on the matter.
> The building use policy already in place will be used as a starting point for the use of a new community / senior center.
6. Discussion of pool schematic design proposal: Tecton submitted a proposal for the programming, study, and conceptual design for new natatorium. The proposal included scope of work at a cost of $9,750 with additional optional scope of work for $5,500. This proposal was given to the BOS following the above mentioned meeting.
7. Architect briefing on cost estimate: Cost estimate for the project was presented by M. Tommasini. The estimate included both new school construction area and school renovation area for a total square footage of 117,000 as well as 58,929 square footage for community center and 11,663 square footage for senior center. The total estimated cost for the project is $68,500,828.00. The estimated state reimbursement for the school portion is $20,640,793.00.
8. Citizen Comments: None
9. Adjournment: P. Scheibelein motioned to adjourn, seconded by P. Picard. Vote was
unanimous. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Tyler adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Submitted by,
Dawn LePage, Clerk
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