University Facilities
Minutes of the March 7, 2001 Meeting

Attending: Rowell, Farley, Ragon, Hosier, Boyd, Dodd, Fry, Kolodij, Manning, Base, and Bemelmans

  1. Following extensive discussion, the following list of projects will be advertised for architects:
    1. King Hall Renovation
    2. Hoggard Hall Renovation
    3. Hoggard Hall Computing Center Expansion
    4. Warehouse Expansion

    Items a-c were originally scheduled for this time period while the Warehouse Expansion was moved forward three months. Following review of proposals submitted by architects, recommendations will be sent to the April meeting of the Board of Trustees.

  2. The Committee reviewed the list of renovation activities that are scheduled for Friday Hall. A similar list has been prepared for each renovation project. To expand Friday Hall, this list needs to either be reduced in size, particular items need to be scaled back, or funds need to be taken from other campus projects. Kevin MacNaughton at OP has provided information about what must be done to justify increasing footprint. NC State has proposed the first footprint modification. Business Affairs will get a copy of NC State's proposal. To move money from other projects, university must insure that other projects will not come up short and still conform to original proposed use. Only two building projects have potential funds available for transfer to Friday - Creative Arts and New Classroom.

    3. Following extended discussion, the Committee recommends that an engineering consultant be hired to evaluate items on Friday Hall's renovation list. Person is to report back on items that can be removed or reduced and cite additional items that may have been overlooked. Besides finding a source of revenue for expansion, the engineer's report will provide a better package for building designer. Roman Kolodij indicated that it will take about one month to produce report.

  3. Moveable furniture discussion continued from prior meeting. Justification for new furniture should include items that are "plain worn out." VC's will formally be asked to consider reducing building footprint to allow funds for moveable furniture. Cost of furnishings would be calculated on a room type basis with minimum quality standards for each furniture item. New moveable furnishings would be included in cost of renovated facility on a funds available basis. Departments wishing to exceed standards would pay added cost.
  4. Committee discussed impact of adding computing center to Hoggard Hall. Type and location of addition will impact current occupants. If University decides not to lease additional space at New Centre then impact will be significant.
  5. Mr. Fry reported that University Relations will occupy a portion of the space vacated by Public Service. Campus architects will occupy remainder of space for a period ending July 1st. A portion of Jim Dragna's operation will occupy space when architects leave.
  6. Next Committee meeting will be on March 21st at 7:30 AM in Alderman 211.

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