Bond Oversight Committee

May 19, 2004 Minutes

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
   Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m by Chairman Larry Vranish
   
   Members present:
   David L. Ortiz, Ramona Marten, Mike Kaner, Jamie Kaner, Nancy Harter, Mary Stark, Deborah Flores, Larry Vranish, Tomaso Falzone, Paul Turnbull, Kristine Robertson, Tariq Kadri,
   
   Others present:
   
   Flag Salute:
   led by Gerrie Fausett
   
   Public comments:
   Richard Foster
   
   
2. Review/Approval of Minutes
   Minutes from the April 21, 2004 meeting were distributed for review and approval. John Holehouse requested it be noted he was present at the April 21 meeting. There being no further corrections to the April minutes, Tariq Kadri moved the minutes be approved, second by Gerrie Fausett, motion carried.
   
   
3. Public Relations Update
   No public relations update available.
   
   
4. Financial Report Update
   Mary Stark thanked Virginia Colina for her hard work and distributed her reports for the committee’s review. She explained that Julie Avnit from FAST, the software accounting system, is currently working on an I-98 state report and because of this there were not many changes since last month. Their goal is to have everything distributed by the next Bond Oversight Committee meeting.
   
   Public comments:
   Tony Fischer
   
   
5. Consultants for Creating/Maintaining the Master Schedule for Projects
   Dave Hetyonk introduced Mr. David Beutel as the district’s new consultant. Mr. Beutel informed the committee that he would make available a presentation demonstrating how the construction projects are being scheduled and their projected timelines. The presentation will be available for the next Bond Oversight Committee meeting.
   
   
6. San Marcos Theatre Project
   Joe Wilcox from KBZ Architects shared a power point presentation of the San Marcos High School Auditorium renovation project.
   
   
7. Santa Barbara High School ADA Work
   Joe Wilcox shared a power point presentation demonstrating the upgrades at Santa Barbara High School.
   The handicap accessibility at site renovations was discussed.
   
   
8. Site Reports and Project Updates (architects)
   David Ortiz, principal at La Colina Jr. High, commended Dr. Flores, Dave Hetyonk and district personnel for their hard work.
   Jim DiCamillo from WLC Architects was not present, therefore no updates were available from him.
   Joe Wilcox shared with the committee that Santa Barbara High School modernization, phase II was three days late going to DSA, but everything is fine.
   Dave Cash, principal Dos Pueblos High School informed the committee that the board approved the CEQA plan mitigation and construction will go forward.
   
   
9. Summer Schedule
   The committee will decide, at the next Bond Oversight meeting, weather or not to meet during the summer.
   
   
10. New Business
    A discussion regarding Mr. Foster’s comments took place. Dr. Flores clarified that funds had been committed for each school and that a list of minimum standards, for each school, had been created. She went on to explain that the community donated money and schools raised additional funds to expand on their construction. Fred Rifkin, board member, stated the board is aware of Mr. Foster’s complaints.
    The committee decided to reschedule the June 16 meeting. The next Bond Oversight Committee meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2004.
    
    
11. Adjournment
    Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
    Next meeting June 17, 2004
    
    Minutes respectfully submitted by Alma Flores.