The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1988 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 14,1988
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Preliminary plans for Wawasee middle school approved i
ißy DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Preliminary plans on the Wawasee Middle School were approved by a vote of 5-0 last evening by the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. This will allow architects to proceed with working drawings and plan approval from the state. Approval was also given to begin feasibility plans to renovate the Syracuse Elementary Library into an office, subject to completion of the existing Syracuse School project. Richard Barton of Barton, Coe and Villamaa, Fort Wayne, was present and showed the board and patrons colored elevations of the school. He addressed the major change in the plan, the pool area.. He noted after cost estimates were received on an Lshaped pool and rectangular pool, it was evident that the rectangular pool was less expensive and more flexible. Barton also noted that there will be a 12-foot deck around the pool. The architect stated there were minor adjustments and hallway sizes were reduced by approximately two feet. Questions were raised concerning the outside entrances into the locker rooms that have single door entries, while others have double-door entries. It was noted these would be used during the summer andjtfot intended for use in the winter. A suggestion was made to move the doors so that persons would not go through the restroom area into the locker rooms. Barton was asked the time frame involved before permission is received from the state to proceed. He noted they would be given a verbal commitment the day of the meeting and within a few days a letter would be received. Barton noted he will be checking with the State Fire Prevention Office concerning the sprinkler system and construction costs possibly saved. Tom Sommers, Sommers, Inc., Fort Wayne, who is financial advisor for the corporation, stated the board needs to be ready to move forward and he urged them to move quickly. “Contrary to what we’re reading, there will be a downward trend in the interest' rates. I predict February and March rates will be lower than current. ” Dr. Roger Thornton, school superintendent, stated the educational input on the building has been completed. The next step will be for the school board’ to advertise for bids, expected after the first of the year. d The estimate from W.A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., project cost estimators, reported their base estimate on the cost of the project would be $13.8 million. The
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original cost, given at the start of the project, was set at $13.4 million. “We’re close in the basic estimate,” noted Dr. Thornton following the meeting. Library Renovation Dr. Thornton noted the long term plan of the board was to move the Syracuse School office area, which included the guidance and nurse, to the library. Since the new library will be ready for occupancy by January 1, he asked the board’s permission to work with the architects to get an idea of cost for moving the office area into the old library. The funds for this would be left over from the existing project. He noted the project was estimated at $1,599,000 and a discount of $10,135.34 on the general obligation bonds was received making $1,588,864.66. available. When the construction bids were let, the amount totaled $1,236,178, 13 percent under budget. He stated in addition there were other expenses of a service drive, change orders, miscellaneous costs, equipment purchases and landscaping, leaving a balance of $44,645. Dr. Thornton noted other is - expected to be generated from the project, interest on the general obligation bonds and proceeds available from appropriations on the project. He noted $70,000-$75,000 would be available to move further on the project at the end. It was also stated that the remodeling of the library would not be altering the use of the money. “There will be no contractual requests until we are dead sure what money is left from the existing project,” commented Dr. Thornton. Curtis Jordan, board member, stated this request does fit into the long term direction planned; Questions from the board included when the remodeling would take place, if there would be structural changes and if those funds were not used this way, how would they be used? Dr. Thornton stated he envisioned the project to start after the first of the year and not interfere with school and that there would be no major changes at first. If the funds are not used, Dr. x Thornton stated they could revert to the debt service or remain in the construction fund for a period of time. He did note that the interest could be credited to the debt service, however, the problem is critical to try to catch up to these things. The study was approved 5-0. Change Orders The administration was given approval to grant change orders up to $25,000 on the Syracuse project. The board was reminded that the school sits near Turkey Creek and part is in a flood way and flood plain area. The building is in a flood plain area, however, the outer sidewalks planned around the new addition are in the flood way.
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. PRELIMINARY PLANS APPROVED — The preliminary plans for the new middle school for Wawasee Community School Corporation was approved last evening (Tuesday) by the board of school trustees. The architectural firm of Barton, Coe and Villamaa, Fort Wayne, will now begin on the working drawings to be used in the construction and seeking state approval of the plans. Since the approval of the first preliminary floor and site plan on the school was given in June, meetings were held with educators for input and changes. The result has several, in the practical arts wing, including the reduction of $200,000 from the $13.4 million estimated cost, by changing the shape of the swimming pool. Nothing was lost with the changes including space or capacity. .
The Department of Natural Resources asked if the sidewalk construction could be altered when original plans were'Teviewed, in which without the alteration construction would have been delayed by 45-90 days. It was known at the time of the bid letting there would be a change order as the bids were let with the lower sidewalks. Because the sidewalks would be in the flood way, the DNR requested the sidewalks to be raised so as not to alter the creek. The total cost of the change orders is not expected to exceed , $25,000. However, DNR approvJF*’ on the new sidewalk plans has not been received and will take approximately 90 days, yet the plans submitted are what the DNR requested to be done. No work, except preparation, can be done until approved.
An update on the project was given by the architect firm. It was noted that the brick work has been started on the exterior and by September 23 the floor slabs will be poured in the remaining rooms with the decking and roofing to come not long after that.
The board was advised that credit of S4OO was given on items that were not removed in demolition. Courtney Blue questioned the board when the playground
School attorney addresses 'what if'
of school board member resignation
(Continued from page 1) In other business the board approved the appointment of 13 persons to the AIDS Advisory Council for the corporation as required by the state. This council will see that all state guidelines regarding education and handling of contaminates are followed. Those serving on the council are: a member of the local board of health; Kris Hickey and Jeff Boyer, students; Tracy Sumpter
equipment will be in place or if there was anything the Syracuse Parent-Teacher Organization can do to improve the playground area. Dr. Thornton noted the topic has been addressed in construction meetings and knew it
and Jerry Lambert, teachers; Gloria Baumgartner and Trinia Titus, parents; Roger Kryder and Henry Smith, administrators; Mary Horney and Dr. V. Logan Love, health care officials; and Roy Stiffler and Rev. David Maish, citizens. Approval was given to request for a deferral in the AHERA deadline. Congress recently approved deferral relating to the deadline for Management Plan submission to state agencies from October 12 to May 9, 1989. Violation of meeting the deadline is a $5,000 per day fine. Atec Association, Inc., which has been hired to provide building inspection of asbestos and a plan regarding AHERA has ''completed all inspections, however, results of one-half the samples taken have been returned. ATEC stated due to extremely heavy sample loads at EPA accredited laboratories, sample analysis turn around is slow, thus not enough time remaining to allow for completion of all Inspection Reports and satisfactory Management Plans. Atec encouraged the board to request the deferral with the firm wanting to complete the project as soon as possible and not wait until the May 9 deadline. Roger Kryder, business manager and director of transportation, was given the goahead to advertise for bids on remaining equipment needed at the Syracuse School. No vote was taken on the matter, however, a general consensus of the board was taken. <• The resignation of Nurse Mary Horney, effective January 13, was accepted and the hiring of Nancy Nelson to replace Mrs. Homey for the first semester was approved. Also approved was the hiring of Karen Cox as a third grade paraprofessional at North Webster, due to the large number of students in that grade and the newly created position.
The above drawing is the preliminary plan that was approved last evening. On the left is the academic wing of the building, where no changes were made, while on the right is the practical arts wing where the changes took place. The changes included moving a hallway between the kitchen and storage area and placing it between the serving area and cafetorium. Also hallways in sections of the practical arts area were reduced by two-feet, , . . '■'’** The major change came in changing the design of the swimming pool. Originally an L-shaped pool was drawn, however after cost estimates were received, it was felt a rectangle pool with a movable bulk head would cost less and be more effective in use.
would face some concern. He stated John Naab, school principal, has made it a point that as soon as it could be the playground would be taken care of. It was noted that construction would have to be completed before the
Henry Smith, assistant superintendent of instruction, presented an updated enrollment figure which showed an increase of 57 students over the third day of school figures submitted in August. The current enrollment is 3,455 students and includes 32 home study students. Concern was expressed over the high enrollment ffgures in the second and third grades at North Webster. Smith stated there are no facilities available at the school to create more classrooms. The kindergarten classes were increased from four to six. The question was asked why the high increase in enrollment in Loitering (Continued from page 1) tion could be taken at its next meeting. The following was announced in other business: — Milford resident Ron Baumgartner asked tlie board to look for a replacement to serve in his position on the APC. A 12-year member of the board, Baumgartner noted, “I will serve out the year if you need me to, but I just think it’s time for a ‘fresh face’ on the board.” The only requirement for the position is that the applicant be a Milford resident. Clerk-treasurer Monica Bice will attend a Town Day, next Tuesday, sponsored by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns in Fort Wayne. — Voter registratio n material is available in the town hall. — An executive sest ion will be announced later this v eek to interview prospective candidates for the vacant town attorney position. ’ The board will mee again in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Mon- , day, Oct. 10.
playground equipment was put in. Plans for the kindergarten through second grade playground have been submitted and will be completed when the project is
a week? Richard Long, principal at North Webster, indicated this was a bad year to get students to enroll before the start of school, with Dr. Thornton noting the school year is starting earlier and a slowness in enrollment was expected. It was noted that the increase in figures was not from new persons moving in during that time, but students who were not initially enrolled. The addition of a compliance officer regarding various policies that will need enforcing was briefly discussed. Dr. Thornton noted there will come a time, shortly, of a need for a person
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done. Blue asked then if it would be at least another two years before the equipment is set. Response indicated the remainder of the playground area would have to wait until the design of the athletic field.
who has a paralegal background as Kryder and Roy Stiffler, grounds maintenance, have no time. Dr. Thornton stated the corporation could spend more money in fines than salary for this person if it is not done. Kryder gave an update on the Warner School, stating the building has been scraped, primed ,and painted and a brick walkway installed. The school officials will be working with the Kosciusko County Retired Teachers Association on planning the open house events. The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
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