OKLAHOMA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUST

MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 16, 2003

(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:30 p.m. on December 11, 2003.)

        I.     Call to Order.   3:01 p.m.

Chairman Carl Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Stanley Hupfeld absent.

II.   Approve Minutes of the November 18, 2003 Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Meeting

APPROVED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

III. Financial Reports
a. Approve Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Revenue and Obligation Report for October 2003

APPROVED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

b. Ratify Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Payments
RATIFIED. Moved by Lopez, seconded by Thompson. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

IV. Approve Suburban School District Applications for Funding

a. Deer Creek School District – Fire/Water Service Line – $212,582

b. Little Axe School District – Gym Roof – $28,000

c. Little Axe School District – Mower – $7,580.56

d. Millwood School District – Road/Parking Lot Improvements – $150,405.20

e. Oakdale School District – Gym Floor – $21,057.60

f. Oakdale School District – Scoreboards – $9,251

g. Oakdale School District – Lockers – $4,953

h. Oakdale School District – Sound System – $16,056

APPROVED.Moved by Lopez, seconded by Mashburn.Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

V.   Approve Oklahoma City Resident Student Enrollment for Suburban School Districts and Apportionment of 30 Percent of the Net OCMAPS Sales Tax Revenue

APPROVED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Rooney. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

VI. Approve Edgemere Elementary School Project Requirements

Mike Tower of The Facility Group presented the Project Requirements and answered questions about the project.

APPROVED. Moved by Thompson, seconded by Lambert. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

VII. Approve Bodine Elementary School Project Requirements

Mike Tower of The Facility Group presented the Project Requirements and answered questions about the project.

APPROVED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Thompson. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

VIII.   Approve Heronville Elementary School Project Requirements

Mike Tower of The Facility Group presented the Project Requirements and answered questions about the project.

APPROVED.  Moved by Mashburn, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

IX.   Receive Consultant Review Committee Report for OCMAPS Project EB-0011, Roof Replacement for Emerson Alternative School, and Recommend Authorization to Negotiate a Contract

RECEIVED AND RECOMMENDED AUTHORIZATION. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

X.   Adopt Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for OCMAPS Project ES-0002, Renovation and Additions to Wheeler Elementary School, Phase I

Frank Vogel of Architects in Partnership presented the final plans and answered questions about the project.

ADOPTED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

 XI.   Adopt Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for OCMAPS Projects ES-0006 and ES-0007, Fire Alarm Systems

Paul Haley of Cobb Architecture presented the final plans.

ADOPTED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Thompson. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

XII.   Adopt Resolution Recommending Award of Contract to Anderson & House, Inc. for OCMAPS Project EB-0002, Star Spencer High School Facility Improvements

ADOPTED. Moved by Thompson, seconded by Lambert. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

XIII.   Adopt Resolution Recommending Approval of Preliminary Report for OCMAPS Project EB-0003, Eisenhower High School New Addition and Facility Improvements

Brook Stong of Triad Design Group presented the Preliminary Report and answered questions about the budget. Eric Wenger, Program Manager, explained that an amendment to the Program Implementation Plan for an increase in this project’s budget would have to be approved if the School Board approves the Preliminary Report and the architect’s estimated budget.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED. (Amendment:  Forward to OKCPS to find funding for a comprehensive school.)  Moved by Lopez, seconded by Lambert. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Rooney, and Thompson. Abstain: Mashburn.

XIV.   Adopt Resolution Recommending Approval of Preliminary Report for OCMAPS Project EB-0007, New John Marshall High School

Ryan Eshelman of Glover Smith Bode presented the Preliminary Report and answered questions about the project.

ADOPTED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.

XV. Update/Status of OCMAPS Program – James Couch, General Manager

Mr. Couch said bids were received today for the early start fire alarm projects and appear to be in budget. The insurance funds for Wheeler Elementary should be transferred by the School District soon. He said the project could be detailed if the funds are not transferred soon. The Douglass High School groundbreaking was successful, with alumni, former students and community members present. He said the OCMAPS Program Schedule was not included in today’s agenda due to some changes to the schedule. It should be included on the agenda next month. After receipt by the Trust, it may be posted on the web site.

XVI. Program Consultant Update – Facility Program Management, Inc.

a.   Summary of Monthly Events

Gregg Bohler gave an update of the monthly events.

XVII. Information Items

a.   Community Meeting Schedule

b.   OCMAPS Program Schedule

Mr. Edwards asked about the Program Schedule. Mr. Couch explained that it would be included in the next agenda.

XVIII. Comments by Trustees     

Ms. Thompson said she had a call from a citizen asking about Kirk Humphreys’ name missing from the construction sign at Douglass High School. Mr. Couch explained that only current Trust, Board and Council members are listed on construction signs. He said all current and former members would be listed on the dedication plaques. Mr. Edwards wished everyone a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2004.

  XIX. Comments by Staff

None.

    XX. Comments by Citizens

Thelma Parks asked the Trust to consider purchasing additional land for the new Martin Luther King, Jr. K-8 School. She also suggested moving the seventh and eighth grade students to Moon Elementary, although she said that decision would probably have to be a School Board vote. She also expressed concern over the three-level facility, saying she preferred to reduce the levels by one.

  XXI. Adjournment. 4:37 p.m.

 

Carl E. Edwards, Jr., Chairman

ATTEST:

Frances Kersey, Secretary  

James D. Couch, General Manager

                                

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