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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 020101 Facade City of College Station Façade Improvement Program Advisory Committee Minutes for the February 1, 2001 Meeting Committee Members Present Bob Mosley, Rick Lemons, Debbie Jasek Karen Kasper, and Gary Balmain Staff Present Randy Brumley, Sharon Montague, and Molly Hitchcock Visitors Robert Forrest, Chad Grauke, and Jo Carroll I. Introduction Karen opened the meeting at 8:05 a.m. Debbie had missed the last meeting due to pneumonia. Rick made the motion to excuse Debbie's recent absence. Bob seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. II. Review of Minutes The minutes from the January 18, 2001 FIP meeting were reviewed. Bob motioned for the minutes to be accepted. Gary seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. III. Review, Discussion and Possible Action on FIP Applications Randy mentioned that the applicant would like to know which line items would work. The applicant Robert Forrest would like a ruling on whether the job is eligible. He also would like to know if there are any federal funds available in targeted areas for exterior. The Committee discussed that they would like to get the following information from the applicant: what they propose to do, and what they think it will cost. Gary suggested that the Committee go through previous projects and see what has been done and what was approved. The projects of JaCody and Satchel's was discussed and compared. Bill stated that he would like some clarification of what the applicant considers demolition in paragraph 8. Rick asked if the FBHC is eligible. Randy stated that in the past the Committee has declined to fund. Rick asked if structural steel framing had been approved in the past. The answer was no. Gary mentioned that the site furnishings have not been done before. Randy mentioned that he would get clarification on lighting, benches, and trash receptacles. Molly mentioned that as per the NRB, trash receptacles, etc. are tied into the project. Gary asked if site concrete had been funded before. It was mentioned that site utilities were not funded before, only the exterior. Gary asked if previous slab work had been approved. Randy answered, "no." It was mentioned that the only time we paid for roofing was with Satchel's, and that was because it was a part of the visual site. The following items would be possible for funding: Covered walkway framing, railing, structural tower element, exterior wall may be only a percentage, percentage for roofing, probably water proofing, doors and frames, exterior, percentage of architectural cost, and percentage for new circuit box. The following items would not be funded: Plumbing, HBAC, electrical (unless any cost is for exterior lighting), and asbestos abatement Randy mentioned that while our guidelines state that code violations receive first priority, they are not necessarily eligible. Gary stated that according to the application there is $292,130 in eligible expenses. This figure did not include site furnishing, building foundation, plumbing, heating, and electrical. Randy mentioned that we should look at funding scenarios on past projects. It was mentioned that there is currently $340,000 in the budget. Jane asked if there were any other projects. Randy stated that Kathy Dudley Hollick has a potential project. It was mentioned that with the next budget year we could have more money available for Façade projects. The visitors were invited to join the meeting where questions were asked to the applicant Robert Forrest. In response to a committee member's question, Chad stated that "general conditions" includes direct expense of subcontractor's salary, temporary facilities, bonds and insurance. The applicant was asked about the demolition of the roof. Chad stated that the building has two roofs now. Randy stated that the pitched roof is viewable from the backside, but will not be noticeable from the front of building. Bob brought up paragraph 9 under the guidelines. Randy asked Chad to elaborate in regards to site utilities. Chad stated that would consist of replacing existing utilities with code requirements. Gary mentioned that general conditions are $4,000-6,000. Any justifications would be $40,000, and the percentages should be fairly consistent. Structural steel framing and water proofing was discussed. The question was asked if abatement can be done before Council's approval and then the amount be included eligible for reimbursement. Randy said "under special considerations. " Iv. Discussion of Future Agendas and Project Updates It was stated that at the next meeting the Committee would decide on the funding and percentages. Randy asked if there was any other information that the Committee needs before the next meeting. It was decided that the next meeting would be next Thursday, February 8th, at 8:00 a.ill. v. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 10: 15.