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| Minutes of the
February 28, 2001 Meeting |
Attending: Rowell, Farley, Hosier, Boyd, Dodd, Fry, Kolodij, Bianco, John Base, and Norman Bemelmans
- Paul Hosier presented information on proposed third stage office moves to New Centre facility. Group consisting of Hosier, Boyd, Connally, and Fry was appointed by Chancellor to present a list of possible moves. Not included in this proposal but discussed by the group were Institutional Research and Financial Systems portion of Systems and Procedures unit. These will be added to the final presentation. Bob and Paul will modify graphics, distribute to members, and prepare final presentation for the VC's at their March 8th meeting. Mr. Fry reported on February 27th meeting with Bruce Cameron (New Centre building owner), J. B. Hardy and representatives from Maus, Warwick, and Matthews. Possible lease of full facility and lease-purchase were discussed during this meeting. Use of "White House" building for a satellite police facility was suggested. Committee feels that use of off-campus facilities to house campus functions is a strategic issue that needs to be discussed by the Planning and Quality Council. Concerns were raised about what the university will do with units once leases end. Security issues at night are also a concern since the New Centre facility does not come under campus jurisdiction.
- Roman Kolodij asked that the March 7th Committee Agenda include an item on the next group of projects that will be advertised.
- Norman Bemelman reported on recent modifications to Kenan Auditorium. Problems with rigging have been fixed, new carpet has been ordered, lobby items to be finished, and a new stage floor will be laid over the existing one. Questions remain about when university will know about the viability of the performance venue project.
- Roman Kolodij reported on the first round of architect selection - group approved by the Board of Trustees in January. None have signed contracts at this point. Question remains on what the Creative Arts project will entail - with or without performance venue. Design cost will be higher with the performance area attached. This will take money out of construction phase if venue is not constructed. Roman will have work session with architects on March 15th.
- Committee proceeded to a discussion of the guiding principles that will be used in the construction and renovation process. Mr. Jordan placed this issue before the VC's at their last meeting and the Chancellor asked the Committee to prepare a report on this within three months. Issues raised concern moveable furnishings and what gets paid for out of construction and renovation funds. What level of quality is the baseline for furnishings? Paul indicated that current practice is that new furnishings are purchased for a new facility and old items are left behind. In the past the university has focused on maximizing building footprint and allocated a flat amount for furnishings. Suggestion was made at last VC meeting that we change focus to maximizing the footprint while insuring that infrastructure and furnishing needs are satisfactorily addressed. There was general VC support for this approach. Standards for furniture and other moveable items need to be set and a formula-based approach adopted to insure that sufficient funds are available to meet needs. Committee should set guidelines for this approach and obtain approval from VC's for implementation during the current construction and renovation activities.
- The Facilities Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 7th, in Alderman 211 at 7:30 AM.
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