HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0562Watson said $3 a foot was the usual estimate for sprinkler systems.
Dr. Miller said the system had 145-149 trailers (varied on a day-to-day basis),
but it was hoped the number could be reduced to 38 in the future. He said that for the
2005-06 school term, 21 additional trailers were needed.
Commissioner Robertson asked about the recommended replacement for Mount
Mourne, especially since construction had occurred at the school in recent years.
Miller said the school basically sat on a rock quarry, and it was a "restricted
site."
Dr. Holliday said the school system's recommendation on Mount Mourne was to
continue it as an educational facility, but to reduce its population.
Robertson asked if the school system's $80 million estimate included
maintenance costs.
Jackson said no.
Robertson asked if there were any costs that would occur, if nothing resulted out
of the study or Phase 1.
Dr. Holliday said one example would be increased costs at Lake Norman High.
He said if nothing occurred, the school might have to use an extended -day schedule.
Holliday said 98% of the county's growth had occurred in the southern end. He said
schools in the other areas of the county primarily needed equity, along with the
elimination of modular units.
Jackson said newer schools were also more utility efficient. He said the utility
costs for ADR and Wayside were $1.61 per sq. ft, prior to their closing, compared to
Third Creek Elementary's cost of 94¢ for the same square footage.
Parker asked Finance Director Blumenstein about the bond costs.
Blumenstein said it depended on what was issued at one time. She said the
RFPs were ready.
Dr. Cash said the finance subcommittee could continue to meet to discuss the
financing options.
Dr. Holliday mentioned the Phase I timeline and said the system needed to know
when the bid process could begin. He said the school system was already funding the
architectural work.
Blumenstein said "firm numbers" were not available from the county's tax
assessor or the state (sales taxes). In regards to Certificates of Participation, she said
the majority of bids had to be ready before the bonds were sold. She mentioned some
estimates would be given at the Winter Planning Session (Feb. 25-26, 2005), but better
numbers would be available around April 15.
Dr. Holliday asked Tice and Cash to contact House Representative Ray and
request that a blank place holder legislative bill be drafted before the deadline.
Chairman Tice said she would talk to Mrs. Ray.
Commissioner Johnson said the two boards could meet at the Winter Planning
Session and discuss "minimum" numbers. He said more firm monetary figures would
be available around April 15.