Agenda - 04-19-2016 - 6-a - Minutes

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9 1 Commissioner Jacobs said there are certain criteria that cut across both sets of 2 recommendations that may or may not produce the same priority list. He added that since the 3 Board would be approving $120 million, such an analysis would allow the Board more comfort 4 with what was being recommended, and that it met the criteria that the Board deems important: 5 physical safety of the students, the health and safety in the buildings, the capacity of the 6 buildings, and the technological and other deficiencies in the buildings. 7 Commissioner Jacobs said these variables could be compared on a grid and see which 8 items came out the highest. He said if this analysis is not done then the Board of County 9 Commissioners has not vetted anything. 10 Commissioner Price asked if the BOCC could do the vetting or does Commissioner 11 Jacobs feel a third party is necessary. 12 Commissioner Jacobs said he thought it would be helpful to have someone guide the 13 Board through this process and he wanted to take a fresh look. He said it never hurts to 14 challenge one's assumptions. 15 Commissioner Price said no problems have been found with what the schools have 16 presented. 17 Commissioner Rich asked if there is an established vetting process. 18 Chair McKee said currently there is none except to follow what the schools have 19 submitted. 20 21 PUBLIC COMMENT: 22 CHCCS Board Chair James Barrett said as the Board considers this item he wanted to 23 make sure it has a clear view of what has already been done, and what is currently being 24 worked on. He reviewed a handout that was provided to the Board which gave an overview and 25 justification of the priorities. He said he is always willing to speak to any of the commissioners. 26 James Barrett referred to the centralized Pre-K program at the Lincoln Center, noting it 27 will add capacity at the existing schools. He said it is the cornerstone of addressing capacity 28 issues, as renovation is not possible at the elementary schools. He said this project would 29 provide several other enhancements to the district and the community at large. He said adding 30 a consultant does not enhance this process. He expressed appreciation for the BOCC's 31 commitment to the schools via the bond, and asked that a consultant not muddy the process. 32 OCS Board Chair Donna Coffey said she is here to speak on behalf of their board. She 33 said three years ago, OCS spent over $253,000 of pay-as-you-go capital money in 34 comprehensive, all-inclusive, safety and condition studies for all facilities. She said CHCCS 35 embarked on similar studies. She said the results showed excessive facility needs, at the cost 36 of $160 million. She said their board has spent countless hours reviewing their consultant's 37 information, knowing bond funds would not be able to address all needs. She said the priorities 38 identified are: safety; replacement of failing mechanical equipment; additional seats to 39 accommodate the growing high school population; updating food service facilities and 40 equipment; and replacement of the 50-year old transportation facilities. 41 Donna Coffey also discouraged the use of a third party consultant. She said both 42 school boards have done due diligence in putting forth credible, priority projects that fall within 43 the limits given. 44 Chair McKee said the comments from the Board chairs are greatly appreciated. 45 Commissioner Dorosin referred to the CHCCS hand out, noting the first item is 46 Glenwood Elementary. He asked if this project is being funded already from the CHCCS fund 47 balance. 48 Todd LoFrese said yes. 49 Commissioner Dorosin said the handout states that this project is listed as not meeting 50 "OC standards" upon completion. He asked if there could be further clarification on this point.