FMC Minutes - 5/21/98

1. Torch Relocation Funding

Pete Peterson issued an outline of his agenda item and discussed the following requests: $6,000 to cover costs for continuous electrical plug molds above the computer-work counters in the offices; $8,000 to cover costs for the fixed counters, cabinets, bookcases in the offices, $6,000 to cover the costs for a +/- 12í folding accordion door between the classroom and newsroom. The committee approved the requests. This brings the total approved cost for the Torch Relocation at the Industrial Technology Building to $ 224,000.


2. Shane Schaeffer Art Location

Marie Matsen introduced Shane Schaeffer, a student at LCC, as the sculptor of the recently donated art work being discussed for site locations. Mike Ruiz described six possible sites for the sculpture. It was discussed and approved by committee that two sites be chosen for the art work. The site at Eldon Schafer Drive will be a temporary location until after the Bond Construction projects are completed. The final site to be located to the right of the main entrance drive adjacent to the present bus loading zone.



3. KLCC Building Site

Steve Barton said the project is in the feasibility and funding phase. He discussed the possible site for the KLCC Building Project being east of the Science Building near the base of the adjacent hill. Steveís goal for todayís FMC request: site approval and permission to build. Larry Warford suggested that to help decide which is best for the project, a comparative study be done between a site on hill versus the lower site just discussed.


4. Project Updates

Mike Ruiz discussed the status of the following projects:
1. Torch Relocation/I.T. Remodel

Although project construction documents is still in progress, some demolition and minor framing construction allowed are scheduled to begin.


2. Center Building 2^nd Floor Remodel (Student First!)

Bee McRae is working with Jennifer Hayward of Campus Services on construction documents. Project is composed of providing all spaces with existing and new steelcase furnishings. To minimize costs, minimum demolition and construction of walls have been planned.


3. P.E. Locker Rooms Remodel

Construction Documents have been submitted for Plans Review by The County Building Department. Minor Demolition and framing of walls have been allowed by the County until plans have been completely approved.


5. Space Needs Updates

Mike Ruiz discussed the status of the following projects:
1. International Students

Mary Spilde is working with Sandy Penfield for June Agenda presentation.


2. Media Arts Division Chair Office

Still researching for a space.


3. Energy Management Classroom

Grant money available. Design work yet to begin.


4. Archives

Issues discussed. No further action taken.


5. Barry Hebert

The need for a space for consultant is questioned.


6. Diversity Coordinator

Office space needed.


6. ITFS Wireless Instructional Network Tower

As outlined in the Memorandum issued, Bob Vogel discussed the request to approve the tower site that ATEL has recommended and to allocate funds for activities previously agreed to in the lease agreement The site determined by ATEL engineers is the knoll to the southeast corner of the campus. The approximate total requested is $21,000 - $25,000 to complete the trenching for power, construction of a transmission shack, a road to access the shack, and additional reinforcement / sizing to the original tower. Committee suggested that the user group develop a comparative analysis aimed at reducing costs to the college. Larry Warford to work with group.


7. Bond Updates

Jim Lewis said that they are currently completing schematic documents per schedule. Architects are progressing with their cost estimates and working with their engineering consultants in preparing system analyses for the projects. Jim discussed the updated plan of the Child Care Cottages and a proposed parking plan. The Child Care Cottages will be further revised to add Head Start needs. The proposed parking which meets the required parking for the Bond 1995 Projects is located east of the Child Care Cottages and west of the Work Force Training Center. Sandy Ing and Larry Warford brought up issues of parking for conference center and Child Care. Committee asked architects to address design issues of controlled parking areas for conference users and the possibility of a dead end parking layout fronting the Child Care Cottages.

Paul Colvin requested direction from the committee regarding the Welding paint booth- whether the booth be funded as part of building or equipment. The consensus of the committee was to fund it as instructional equipment.


8. Future Agenda Items:

Marie Matsen noted that items:
1. Non-Smoking Areas
to be on the June agenda.
2. Space for Recycling
to be on the June agenda.
3. PE/Athletics requests for a ramp or stairs to the baseball field and replacement of bleachers
to be on Future Agenda.