Town of
North Stonington, Connecticut~
Permanent School Planning and Building Committee
~Meeting
North Stonington Elementary School Library
~February 22, 2010
7:00 p.m.
MINUTES (DRAFT)
Called to Order: 7:00 p.m. Members present were Bob Testa, Ken Gillis, Wayne Coates and Sal Costanza. BOE Liaison Chris Hundt was also present.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Ken Gillis, the committee voted to approve the minutes of February 8, 2010. Wayne Coates abstained.
Correspondence: NONE
Invoices: NONE
Public Comments: NONE
Business:
1.~~~~~~~~ Technical Education dividing wall: On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Wayne Coates, the committee voted unanimously to table this project until Mr. Testa speaks with Superintendent Pukas to determine if the committee should proceed with this project or wait for the new High School administrator. The committee also directed Mr. Testa and Mr. Hundt to seek confirmation from the Board of Education as to whether or not they still support this project.
2.~~~~~~~~ Elementary School Kindergarten bathroom: On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Wayne Coates, the committee voted unanimously to obtain bids for this project that must be received by the committee by March 22, 2010. The tentative dates for this project to be completed are between April 12 and April 16, 2010. Wayne Coates will seek bids from Barry and Associates, Piperseamus, Mystic River Building Company, Kokoska Construction, Homes R’ US and Yankee Remodler.
3.~~~~~~~~ Gym flashing: There was no action taken at this time. The committee is awaiting the completed bid package from the Board of Selectmen.
4.~~~~~~~~ Old Business: There was discussion of the proposed maintenance building and the concerns regarding flammable and toxic materials being stored inside school buildings. Mr. Coates will inquire into the legal and safety issues of this concern.
5. Joint meeting with PSPBC Chair Mr. Testa, First Selectman Nicholas Mullane and BOE Chair Darren Robert: On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Ken Gillis, the committee voted unanimously to add this item to the agenda. The committee is seeking a specific discussion between the parties regarding cooperation and communication between each group. The committee is seeking a clearly defined set of goals and priorities from the BOE and a process in which all projects presented to the PSPBC by school officials are approved by the BOE. The committee is recommending that the Board of Selectmen mediate any disputes or disagreements between the PSPBC and the BOE. On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Ken
Gillis, the committee voted unanimously to approve this item.
Adjournment: On a motion by Sal Costanza that was seconded by Ken Gillis, the committee voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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