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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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