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University
Facilities |
| Minutes of the January 10,
2001 Meeting |
Attending: Rowell, Farley, Ragon, Hosier, Dodd, Fry, Kolodij, Boyd, D. Scott, T. Manning and Bianco, and Bob Russell
- Mr. Kolodij reviewed progress made thus far on interviewing potential architects for the first projects to be funded under the bond. Interviews and recommendations must be completed prior to January 18, 2001, Board of Trustees meeting.
- Mr. Fry reviewed the job description for the Project Manager who will work on the logistical issues related to the bond funded construction and renovation projects. A portion of Mr. Russell's time will be used at least during the initial phases of the processes. He will be provided with software and the MS Project datasets that were sent to General Administration. Mr. Fry will work with Mr. Russell to define specific tasks associated with this position.
- Mr. Fry reported that he had received informal word from GA that the proposed plan for constructing and renovating facilities had been accepted. Formal word should be given to the Chancellor at the next Administrative Council meeting.
- A number of issues related to Kenan Auditorium were discussed. Status of engineering study was discussed and concern was expressed over the impact any delay would have on siting the Creative Arts facility. Roads and the potential construction of a parking deck were discussed. Impact on scheduling Kenan Hall was also discussed. Parking and traffic problems will exist no matter where performance venue is sited.
- Possibility of purchasing houses on College Acres Drive and/or the Seahawk Square apartment complex was discussed.
- Mr. Kolodij suggested that the facilities website should contain a hot link to the GA site that focuses on the bond funded projects.
- Mr. Kolodij reported that there is a possibility that renovation monies may be used for increasing the footprint of a building if sufficient justification is made. This is extremely important for the Friday Hall renovation project since there is a significant need for additional Biology lab space.
- The Committee discussed the need to get the word out to the university community about the construction and renovation projects. Multiple approaches are needed including the web and the Communiqué.
- Dr. Hosier reported that the name of the classroom building currently under construction is "Lakeside Hall."
- Ms. Farley reported on her discussions with Dr. Dragna about space needs during the renovation and expansion of Westside Hall. He has concerns over the use of trailer space for counseling sessions with students. Privacy is a major issue for students and staff involved in these sessions. Ms. Farley will work with Mr. Kolodij and Dr. Dragna on these issues.
- Dr. Tyndall expressed his concern to Mr. Fry about having IT personnel at each construction meeting. These individuals need to be on the formal membership list of each construction committee.
- Group suggests that a meeting with end users should be held prior to selecting architects.
- In order to determine the focus for each campus building and to do preliminary facility programming, the Committee decided to ask each VC to identify areas in their division that are expected to increase or decrease in size, be eliminated or possibly be established during the next ten years period. Mr. Fry will send out a request to the VC's for this data. Ms. Farley indicated that she had a survey instrument that might be helpful and will provide a copy to Mr. Fry.
- Mr. Fry reviewed the requests he had received for space in the phase II portion of the New Centre lease.
- Property at the Myrtle Grove facility was discussed.
- The status of the Westside Hall Distance Learning Room was discussed. A meeting to talk about the impact of moving this facility to another campus location will be convened by IT personnel.
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