Buildings and Grounds Committee

 

Larry Bargy

Michael Crawford, Chairman

Eugene Dawson

 

February 5, 2003

Minutes

 

Members present:

 

Larry Bargy, Mike Crawford and Gene Dawson

Members absent:

 

None

Others present:

 

Pete Garwood and Jack White

 

1.        Meeting called to order at 8:30 p.m.

2.        Maintenance Department Update

 

§         1905 Building – Roof Leakage

 

Dave Vitale, Maintenance Supervisor and Mike Crawford, Committee Chair informed the Committee that the roof of the 1905 Courthouse has been experiencing an ice build up and consequently has been leaking.  A lift (cherry picker) was rented and the ice was removed.  Some salt has been placed on the roof.  Suggestions for solutions include, insulating the roof, installing heat tape along the edges and gutters.

 

 

Committee agreed we should get roofers to come look at the roof on the 1905 Courthouse.  Pete Garwood, Coordinator/Planner and Committee Chairman, Mike Crawford will have a discussion with Jack Murchie, Architect regarding his research on the roof.

 

 

§         Old Sheriff Administration Building (or Annex)

 

Mr. Vitale presented proposals to rip up the carpet and replace with tile in the squad room.  Three quotes were obtained from the Carpet Barn, Kiss Carpet, and Pete Wieghman.

 

 

Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the quote from the Carpet Barn for $986 (low quote - see attachment).  Yes - Bargy, Dawson    No- Crawford.  Motion carried.

 

 

§       Computer

 

Mr. Vitale informed the Committee that his computer that runs the air handling, heat and cooling system needs a software update at a cost of $687.  The computer also needs new operating system software (Windows XP) for a cost of approximately $200.

 

 

Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of software for the Maintenance Department at a cost of $887 (see attachment).  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

3.           Animal Shelter Update

 

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner updated the Committee on where the County currently stands with the bid process for the Animal Shelter construction project.

 

Sheriff Johnson expressed concern about the water hook up.  The architect is apparently specifying a 3 inch water line which will cost quite a bit more to hook up in addition to the monthly charge.  The Village of Bellaire DPW staff indicated a 1 and 1/2 inch line would be adequate and quite a bit cheaper.

 

 

Mr. Garwood will contact the architect on this issue.

 

4.           Sheriff Department Parking Lot

 

Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the parking area in front of the garage at the jail, which the Committee had previously identified as needing filling and repaving, did not make it into the bid specifications for the animal shelter construction project.  The Committee agreed that we will have to ask for a quote on the job after the contract is awarded.

 

5.           Office Space

 

§       Register of Deeds Space

 

Karen McCann, Deputy Register of Deeds presented in behalf of Patti Niepoth, a revised request for additional space.

 

 

§         Veterans Affairs Office Space

 

George Perkins, Veterans Counselor indicated a need for a small room attached to his current office to be added to his designated space.

 

 

Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Larry Bargy, to allocate the additional office space to the Veterans Affairs Office.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

 

§         Equalization Office Space

 

Bob Englebrecht, Equalization Director requested his office be moved to the space vacated by the Health Department on the first floor.

 

 

§         Housing Department

 

Patti Lowery, Housing Director inquired about the changes on the second floor.  Ms. Lowery was informed future plans include the Housing Department getting an increase in space and being relocated to a location that has a door to the hallway.

 

 

Laura Sexton, Clerk reminded the Committee of her need for offices on the first floor to be dedicated to storage for the Clerk Office.

 

6.        Community Mental Health – Office Space Changes

 

Mr. Vitale addressed the Committee on the requested changes by Community Mental Health (CMH) to their computer room.  Mr. Garwood reminded the Committee that, in accordance with the lease agreement, all physical changes requested by and implemented for CMH are to be paid for by CMH.  The Committee authorized Mike Crawford to make a decision on the proposed changes after he and Mr. Vitale make a site visit.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.