Buildings and Grounds Committee
Larry Bargy			Michael Crawford, Chairman	Eugene Dawson
CHANGED MEETING DATE
January 30, 2007
Minutes
Members present:		Gene Dawson and Mike Crawford
Members absent:		Larry Bargy
Others present:		Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.        Public Comment
	None.
3.        Maintenance Department Update
Dave Vitale, Maintenance Supervisor, joined the meeting.  Mr. Vitale informed the Committee there is some ice build up on the 1905 Courthouse roof in the area that was leaking in December.  Mr. Vitale will keep an eye on it for now.
The Committee talked about the value of a lift for exterior maintenance to the buildings.
The maintenance crew has been working with the carpet installers in the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Havel Brothers Heating and Cooling advised Mr. Vitale how to revise the air handling system in the Abstract Department and the new conference room.  Mr. Vitale and his crew were able to make the revisions resulting in a savings of around $3,500.
The new maintenance employee is on the job and working out well.
Mr. Vitale discussed the difference in the way they are cleaning the carpets. The Committee directed Mr. Vitale to get prices on steam cleaners for the carpets and to talk to the carpet people to discuss the best methods for carpet cleaning.
4.        County Building
First Floor Remodeling Update
Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, informed the Committee that all wall and electrical modifications have been complete in the Abstract/Register of Deeds area.
Re-carpeting
Six offices and a hallway have been re-carpeted in the DHS Office.  Additionally, the new conference room on the first floor has been re-carpeted.
Carpet Cleaning Schedule
Mr. Vitale shared with the Committee the carpet cleaning schedule his crew uses.
Carpet Protection Policy
Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to recommend that a carpet protection device (typically a plastic mat) be used at all work stations in all County offices as well as in offices leased by the County to other agencies.  This policy is to apply to all offices that have been re-carpeted after October, 2006.  Motion carried – unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 am.