2006-05-23 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Architectural/Engineering Review Board
23 May 2006 6:00pm
KIB Assembly Chambers
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A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chair at 6:07 pm.
BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE
B. Roll Call
ARB Members present were Jerrol Friend, Gregg Hacker, Charlie Jerling, Jay Johnston,
Reed Oswalt and Brent Watkins. Absent Member was Scott Arndt. Note that S. Arndt's
absence was excused. Representing the KIB Engineering and Facilities Department were
Bud Cassidy, Ken Smith and Sharon Lea Adinolfi. Representing the School District was
Robert Tucker.
C. Approval of Agenda
It was moved and seconded to approve the Agenda. There was a unanimous affirmative
roll call vote.
D. Approval of Minutes
B. Watkins moved and R. Oswalt seconded that the Minutes of 2 May 2006 be approved
as submitted. There was a unanimous affirmative voice vote.
E. Presentation/Interview USKH Proposer, RFP#l for Various
Seismic/Bond Projects on Borough Hill
Jay Johnston welcomed the group from USKH. Jerry Neubert, Principal in Charge and
Project Manager from USKH introduced the interview team: Jeff Hagge, Project
Architect, Bruce Hopper, Structural Engineer and John Stadum, roofing specialist. J.
Neubert began by saying that his A&E firm has over 30 years of experience and
specializes in educational facilities. The firm provides a full service operation, including
architects, engineers, education specifications consultants, acoustical consultants and cost
estimators.
Bruce Hopper, SE, reviews various retrofitting projects the firm has accomplished. He
discusses adjusting levels of design for seismic protection to fit the use of various areas in
a facility. Basic life safety would be designed for large gathering areas - retrofit design
geared to level of importance of a specific area. Mr. Hopper continued explaining that
field work - doing a thorough analysis of a facility - is of high import when designing a
retrofit project. He noted that at the end of a project, USKH is interested and pleased to
offer a seminar educating personnel and students about safety issues in the school facility.
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John Stadum, RIEl, continued the presentation. His expertise is roofing. There is a roof
design group within USKH and their focus is to investigate, design and construct roofs.
The roofing group also supports insulation issues and window replacement. He feels
their strengths are thoroughness, practicality and good communications.
JeffHaggee, AlA, will work on educational specifications and programming. He likes to
use open spaces and plan for future growth. He will work closely with the structural
engineer to help create a pleasing exterior envelope. He reviews the AlE design services
process, beginning with the 35% schematics through 100% construction documents.
Concluding the presentation, Jerry Neubert emphasized full service, full discipline,
readily available, experienced in educational facilities.
There then followed a question and answer period.
The ARB Members thanked the group for their time.
There was a 10 minute recess.
F. Presentation/Interview - Architects Alaska - Proposer, RFP#l for Various
SeismicIBond Projects on Borough Hill
J. Johnston welcomes the group. Dave Moore, Principal of Architects Alaska, introduces
Colin Maynard, SE, BBFM and Mark Langberg, ME, AMC Engineers. D. Moore gives a
review of the team, stating that AA's experience goes back to the 1950s. He shows slides
of recent projects and talks about the strong experience in educational facilities, upgrades
and renovation projects. The team works with DEED, has worked in Kodiak, is familiar
with maritime climate and seismic upgrades.
Mark Langberg is with AMC Engineers. He began his career working with the Corps of
Engineers in their construction division. He has worked with AMC for the last several
years and reviews for the Board Members various projects - both new construction and
upgrade/renovation. He speaks about the ability to minimize energy consumption in the
HV AC systems and designing an exhaust system in connection with the HV AC work
which would improve the air quality and foster a better learning environment. He would
work closely with the architects and maintenance personnel throughout the project and
wants to provide personal service.
D. Moore continues the presentation speaking on Cost Containment. His suggestions
include sticking to the task at hand [staying focused], good value engineering and
defining costs accurately and early. He emphasizes evaluating for life cycle costs,
designing for the environment and using local labor. He concludes the presentation by
saying that this is the right team, they care about the work, they have a tremendous
amount of experience with educational facilities, Kodiak, seismic work and are
committed to quality and service.
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Note: S. Arndt arrived at 8:55 pm.
There then followed a question and answer period.
The ARB Members thanked the group for their time.
G. Public Comments
None.
H. Board Member Comments
S. Arndt apologized for not being able to be present for the entire meeting - he was
attending graduation ceremonies in two of the village schools.
There were no other Board Member Comments.
H. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 pm.
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