Final JSCB Meeting Minutes 10-26-23

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JSCB Joint Schools Construction Board www.syr.gov/Boards-and-Commissions/JSCB Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:00 a.m. (Common Council Chambers, City Hall ) Board Members Present : Mayor Ben Walsh, Charles Merrihew, Karen Cordano, Larry Williams, Pam Odom on behalf of Superintendent Anthony Q. Davis, Stephen Swift Board Member Absent : Helen Hudson Charles Merrihew made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 28, 2023 meeting. Stephen Swift seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved unanimously. JSCB Secretary Joe Barry gave the following updates: Joe Barry reported late yesterday the Governor signed the amendment for Phase III extra funding and added that it was just in time as today is the official close out of Phase II with the final program manager report. Chris Gray presented the Program Manager Report Chris Gray reported that there is a little bit of a hold left in the final cost summary which could cover the cost of the one open claim if it came to fruition. Stating that it is the only cost that is out there. He also mentioned that all final payments have been made. All final cost reports apart from ELMS have been submitted to the NY State Education Department. Reported some of the accomplishments of the Phase II Project including but not limited to; Natural light – increased natural light in learning space with installation of new and replaced windows. Indoor air quality – installed new energy efficient units and digital control systems which also resulted in an $8,000 rebate from National Grid. ADA improvements included reconstruction of building entrances and egress pathways, door hardware, and areas of rescue. Safety and Security Improvements along with library/media center improvements and cafeteria and kitchen renovations. Reported that the project was successful with respect to completing the intended scope of work within budget. Closed stating that with given the improvement needs that exist at multiple other buildings there is merit to continue the program. Walsh inquired if any members of the Board had further questions, of which there were none. Members: Hon. Ben Walsh Mayor City of Anthony Q. Davis Superintendent of Schools School District Hon. Helen Hudson President of the Common Counci l Hon. Karen Cordano Commissioner of Education Syracuse City School District Charles P. Merrihew Vice President for Engagement & External Affairs, Syracuse University Larry Williams Director Southwest Community Center Stephen Swift Chief Compliance Officer Blue Water Capital Management, LLC Advisory Staff: Joseph W. Barry, III, Esq. Secretary to the Board/Counsel City of Syracuse Michael Cannizzaro, CPA Commissioner of Finance City of Syracuse Thomas C. Ferrara, P.E. Director of Facilities School District Mary Robison, P.E. City Engineer City of Syracuse Michael Puntschenko Chief Financial Officer School District Anthony Q. Davis Superintendent (315) 435-4499 Fax (315) 435-4015 Ben Walsh Mayor 203 City Hall (315) 448-8005 Fax (315) 448-8067
Donna Harris presented the Final Financial Statement Report Resolutions: Larry Williams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 11-2023 authorizing the payment of all contractors with approved payments relative to phase II for the month of September 2023 regarding work performed for the Syracuse Schools Reconstruction Project as set forth in the attached appendix “A”. Charles Merrihew seconded the motion, and it passed 6-0. Tom Ferrara presented the Phase III update/presentation. Karen Cordano asked since the news of Micron and the news of this area being a technology corridor, do we still believe that enrollment will be stable or is there going to be an increase. Tom answered by directing it to the deputy superintendent. Steven Swift added a question asking if the district is contemplating how an additional 40,000 employees in CNY will impact the stability or if they have a process. Mayor Ben Walsh adds that on behalf of the city he agrees this is something we should plan for. Resolutions: Stephen Swift made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 12-2023 authorizing the adoption of a phase III diversity plan for consultants and contractors working on Phase III of the Syracuse Schools Reconstruction Project as set forth in the attached appendix “A”. Larry Williams seconded the motion, and it passed 6-0. Mary Robinson added that they did update the plan to meet the city’s current diversity plan. SDVB for contracts over $5,000. Mayor Ben Walsh asked Joe Barry or Mary Robinson with our enhanced capacity in the new division of equity compliance and social impact, will there be a 3 rd party overseeing the compliance and Joe Barry confirmed there will be an ICO.
Stephen Swift made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Charles Merrihew seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:52am.
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