DRAFT

 

FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES

 

May 4, 2006

 

Members Present:  Paul Bylaska; Deb Fleeger; Clare Heidler; Jack Hubauer; Stephen Johnson; Mike McConnell; Joshua Pearce; Sally Sentner; Karen Smith; Dave Tedjeske; Dave Tomeo

Lou Tripodi

 

Others Present:  Diana Brush; Jim Conley; Janet Knepper; John Massa; Donna Patterson; Mike Phillips

 

I.               Approval of Minutes – March 30, 2006

 

1.       A motion was made by Joshua Pearce and seconded by Mike McConnell to approve the minutes of March 30, 2006 as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

2.   Lou Tripodi called for additions to the agenda.  No new items were introduced.

 

II.         Old Business

 

1.  Venango Projects

 

·        Rhoades:  Expecting completion in August.

·        Suhr Windows:  Work is in progress now.

·        Pond:  The design firm of Baker Engineering has withdrawn from the project.

·        Stairs:  No update available on the status of this work.

 

2.     Science Technology Center

 

·        A design review will be held on May 11th.

·        Numerous items have been identified as needed changes to the design.  It is the hope that by addressing these changes now, there will be minimal change orders later thus reducing any additional cost.

·        The project is still on schedule for a late fall start even with the design changes that need to be addressed.

·        The committee will set up a meeting with Rika Beckley to get an update on the fund raising efforts.

·        Paul Bylaska stated that all System construction projects are running overbid due to Hurricane Katrina.

 

3.      One Stop Shopping

 

·        Until Becht Hall is on-line, options will still be considered for the concept of a smaller version of one stop shopping in an accommodating location.

·        Dave Tomeo, Bill Bailey, Harry Tripp, and Paul Bylaska will meet to discuss the functions of one stop shopping.

·        Plans are being made for a virtual one stop shop that would mirror the Becht Hall one stop shop functions planned on completion of renovation in 5-6 years.

 

            4.     Energy Conference

 

·        Paul Bylaska expressed his appreciation to all those that helped with the Energy Conference held on April 8th.  The event was well attended and the intention is to hold the conference again next year. 

 

5.     Parking

 

·        Dave Tedjeske shared with the committee the 2006-2007 parking plan that had been presented at the President’s Executive Council meeting on May 3rd.

·        In October the Peirce parking lot will go off-line with the result being the loss of 143 spaces.  The Greenville Avenue Lot 11 will be split between 91 commuter student spaces and 99 employee spaces.  Dave Tedjeske explained that even though Lot 11 was partially funded by student fees, funding alone does not necessarily guarantee ownership to the funding group.

·        The Carrier basketball courts beyond Lot 6 will now be a commuter lot.  The roller hockey rink will be taken down and stored until a new location can be determined for its use and the volleyball courts will be tarred and chipped.  A total of 135 new spaces will be gained in this area.

·        In 2000, the Student Senate purchased the roller hockey rink with the understanding that it could be used in its present location for 3-5 years.  The parking committee held a meeting allowing students to voice their opinions on subject. Dave Tomeo advised that those students in opposition to removing the hockey rink may want to come back to the committee that had originally approved the use of the roller hockey rink.  Lou Tripodi suggested that the FPC minutes from 2000 outlining the original agreement that was made be looked at and then revisit the topic.

·        Dave Tedjeske distributed new lot space distributions to the members for their review.  The commuter students will gain 39 spaces while residents will be down 50 spaces and employees will be down 36.  In total, parking will be down 47 spaces.

·        The handicap parking procedures will be changed, with a state placard required for parking in designated handicap spaces.  The University will continue to issue its own handicapped permits, which will be valid in any legal space except for handicapped spaces.  Conversely, a state placard will only be valid in designated handicapped spaces and not valid in any other space.

 

6.         Trustees’ Facilities Tour

 

·        The Trustees’ Facilities tour will be held in mid-June.  The buildings on the tour will be in the vicinity of the Carrier Building.

 

III.       New Business

 

1.         Faculty Lounge

 

·     Janet Knepper presented a survey that had been sent out via e-mail to ALL-L regarding a faculty/staff lounge.  Those responding to the survey showed interest for the short term and long term in a centrally located “ritazza style” deli/coffee shop that would have tables and chairs, couches, and overstuffed arm chairs.  It was noted that this should be referred to as a faculty/staff lounge and not just a faculty lounge.

·     Lou Tripodi suggested that the committee have time to read through the survey and then at that point a smaller committee can be formed to identify a location and the needed steps to be taken.

 

2.      Replacement of Chandler Dining Hall

 

·        Dave Tomeo advised members that the variance for the proposed location of the new Chandler Dining Hall on Ninth Avenue and Wood St. was denied by the Clarion Borough Zoning Board.  He also noted that it would be possible to go back to the Zoning Board at a later date and make another request.  It was agreed that Heidler, Tomeo, and Bylaska should meet to discuss new information that may change the variance request.

 

3.      Summer Projects

 

·        Clare Heidler distributed to the members the Key 93 project list for 2005-2006.

·        The air conditioning in the Carrier Building has not been turned on yet in anticipation of the delivery of the new chiller unit.  June 15th is the end date of the Becker & Carrier project.

·        Paul Bylaska stated that some painting would be done this summer in Becker Hall, Moore Hall, and Egbert Hall.

·        The work in Egbert Hall will consist of painting of the corridors and stairwells, some inside masonry, and either painting or covering of the fascia on the outside of the building.  A doorway will also be constructed between two offices.

 

4.      Ralston Hall Move

 

·        The Educational Talent Search offices currently housed in the trailer located at the end of the Peirce parking lot will be moving to Ralston Hall.

 

5.      Siler Children’s Center

 

·        A new surface will be put down on the play area at the Siler Children’s Center.  Because the building is slated for demolition, a minimal approach will be taken on this project.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.  This will be the last FPC meeting of the Academic year.  The committee members will be notified of the next meeting.