Catawba County Schools
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes

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May 27, 2004

The Catawba County Board of Education met in a called session on May 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the County Schools’ Administration Building with Chairman Wyant presiding.  The following members were present: Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Sherrill, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Butler and Mr. Sigmon.  Also in attendance were Superintendent Ann Hart, Assistant Superintendent Rick Sherrill, Attorney Crystal Davis, Finance Officer Sondra Wolfe, Maintenance Director Mark Bumgarner, Construction Coordinator Ernest Williams, Assistant Construction Coordinator Rick Sain, Public Information Officer/Grants Writer Sonya Gordon and Architect Atilla Orkan.  Mr. Biggerstaff was not present at the meeting.

Tracie Setzer represented Observer News Enterprise.  Also in attendance was Christina Cupo who represented the Hickory Daily Record.

The meeting opened with a Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Blackburn.  The agenda was unanimously approved upon a motion by Mrs. Butler and seconded by Mrs. Blackburn.

Public Hearing:

Attorney Crystal Davis conducted the Public Hearing phase of the meeting for comments concerning any agenda items. No person present wished to address the Board on any agenda item.

The following item of Old Business was transacted:

Superintendent Hart reviewed background information regarding construction costs for the new Maiden High School.  Original estimated costs for the new school were $26 million dollars.  Bids were received on May 26, 2004 and were over twenty-one percent from the estimated costs in September 2003 resulting in five million dollars over budget.  Due to increases in steel, copper, building supplies and gasoline, Construction Coordinator Williams presented to members detailed construction cost information and other options to consider in efforts to absorb the five million dollar shortage.  He also gave some additional construction cost increase information and an example of another project under construction by the County that is being affected by the rising costs. 

Construction Coordinator Williams presented the bid tabulation information, including alternate costs, on the new Maiden High School project.  Recommended contractors included: general contractor (LeChase Construction), plumbing contractor (Cam-Ful Ind.), HVAC (Associated) and electrical contractor (Port City).  Construction Coordinator Williams opened the floor for any questions or discussion from members.  Superintendent Hart and Construction Coordinator Williams emphasized to members that costs could not be cut any more without programs beginning to feel the affect of the cuts.  Three funding options were then presented to members:  Option One:  Request additional funding - $5,255,330; Option Two:  Divert funding from next elementary school - $5,255,330; or Option Three:  a. Use reserve funds for future construction projects (fiscal year 2003-2004 funding) - $1,350,000; b.  Delay funding of furniture, equipment and technology (until 2005-2006) - $1,000,000; c.  Request additional funding - $2,905,330.  Members discussed the bid tabulations and funding options and unanimously agreed to Option One, which would be to ask for the additional funding from the County Commissioners.  Option Two and Option Three would also be presented to the County Commissioners.  Mrs. Butler made the motion, pending the funding outcome from the County Commissioners, to accept the Base Bid as presented including Alternate Bid Four, Alternate Bid Five, Alternate Bid Six and Alternate Bid One if possible.  Mr. Scott seconded the motion.  Mr. Sigmon abstained for the electrical portion of the vote.  All members were in favor.

Chairman Wyant introduced Assistant Construction Coordinator Rick Sain who was in attendance at the meeting.

Public Comments:

Attorney Davis conducted the Public Comments section of the agenda at which time no person present desired to address the Board.

There being no other items of business to be conducted, Mrs. Sherrill made the motion to adjourn.  Mrs. Butler seconded the motion with no opposition.  The meeting adjourned at 1:48 p.m.

                                                                                   

Respectfully submitted,                                                                                                                           

 

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Charlie C. Wyant, Chairman

 

 

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 Ann Y. Hart, Secretary