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 Reportsa. Approve Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Revenue and Obligation Report for October 2003APPROVED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Lambert, Lopez, Mashburn, Rooney and Thompson.
b. Ratify Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust PaymentsRATIFIED. 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 RequirementsMike 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 RequirementsMike 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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