1982-06-29 Regular MeetingArchitectural Review Board - Minutes - June 29, 1982
The Architectural Review Board met at 7:30 p.m. on June 29, 1982 in the Borough
conference room to review a variety of'projects. The following persons were in
attendance: Wayne Coleman, Ed Kozak, Ron Chase, Larry Chickering, Art Bors, Lou
Schneider, Scott Arndt, Noreen Thompson, Dave Waldron, Phil Shealy, Paul Selberg,
and four members from the fire service districts.
! Paul Selberg presented a design construction proposal for the two fire stations which
required plans to be prepared by a registered architect. He suggested that the
�,r+w_.�,••�>���•-Borough rebate $1,000 for each complete proposal which was not selected. Discussion
followed including criteria by which the proposals will be reviewed. Other discussion
included extending the period from July 21 to July 28 with the recommendation to
award at the Assembly meeting on August 5th. Motion by Ed Kozak seconded by Ron Chase
to proceed with the advertisement of the fire stations approved unanimously.
Staff reviewed the proposed playgrounds for the village and city schools and
recommended that -Paul Selberg be retained in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to design
six playgrounds. After some discussion motion by Scott Arndt, seconded by Larry
Chickering, to recommend that the Assembly enter into an A&E contract with Mr. Selberg
to design six playgrounds in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Approved unanimously. .
Staff reviewed the bid received on the Assembly Chambers remodeling noting that
_- the A&E's estimate was $179,000 and that one bid was received in the amount of $269,996.
He noted his immediate reaction was to reject the bids but did obtain independent cost
estimator's opinion and working with CTA and the contractor has been advised that the
project as designed would cost $257,420. Mr. Waldron noted that there were several
items in the bid which could be deleted or -modified without sacrificing quality thereby
reducing the cost of the project. He recommended awarding the bid.and negotiating
after the award. After some discussiorf, motion by Scott Arndt to recommend the Assembly
� award the bid in the amount of $269,996. Motion seconded by Ed Kozak and unanimously
approved.
Staff reviewed the High School lockerroom noting that preliminary studies had been
completed using the energy planning grant and that some construction monies were
available through the State. However, the preliminary concept had been priced out
far in excess of available funds and Mr. Waldron recommended that no action be taken
until the matter could be reviewed more completely.
Staff reviewed the remodeling required at East Elementary along with the planning of
the multi-purpose space and recommended that Terry Hyer be retained in an amount not
to exceed $10,000 to assist in developing the long range plan for the use of this space
utilizing available ed specs and his knowledge of the project. After some discussion
motion by Lou Schneider, seconded by Ed Kozak, that Terry Hyer be retained in an amount
not to exceed $10,000 for work on the East Elementary remodeling project. Unanimously
approved.
Staff reviewed the hospital repairs with the Architectural Review Board including the
specific items to be handled by hospital maintenance staff. No action was taken on
this matter.
Staff then presented the plans for the Old Harbor residing project noting that funds
were available from the State for this project. After some discussion, Lou Schneider
moved to recommend the Assembly advertise for proposals for residing Old Harbor school
in order that the Assembly award the project at the August meeting. Motion seconded
by Scott Arndt and unanimously approved.
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Staff reviewed the Akhiok dock noting that the construction documents .had been
modified to include the HUD requirements and that staff was ready to advertise the i
project. Motion by Larry Chickering recommending the Assembly advertise the
project. Motion seconded by Scott Arndt and unanimously approved. ✓`.,
Staff then reviewed the plans for residing and insulating the Borough building
noting that funding for the project had not yet been designated. Some discussion
•w• ..,.followed and it was suggested that the rigid insulation be increased,to an inch and
a half rather than the proposed one inch insulation which required special ordering
and preparation. Further discussion followed but no action was taken.
Noreen Thompson then reviewed the status of the Peterson Elementary School noting
that a team consisting of federal and state inspectors had visited the school.
With the recently completed study, they indicated that they would be reporting back
within the near future regarding the status of the building along with funding
required to upgrade the facility. No further action was taken on this matter.
Staff then reviewed the Chiniak school water gallery and recommended that URS be
authorized to prepare the construction documents which would be incorporated into
Haeg-Bettis's contract documents. Further discussion followed and Lou Schneider
moved to recommend the Assembly enter into a contract with URS Company to design
the water gallery at Chiniak school in an amount not to exceed $9,500. Motion
seconded by Ron Chase and unanimously approved.
Mr. Waldon then reviewed the monthly status report and responded to a number of
inquiries regarding the report.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Architectural Review Board
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