Voluntown public meetings in 2023

Building Committee

The Building Committee will review the status of a $170,000 HVAC grant that was not approved, discuss the gym HVAC project ($84,449) and the town's request for an RFP process, and consider payments for asbestos abatement. The meeting also covers completed projects like mini-splits, video surveillance, and telephone system upgrades.

• HVAC grant application for $170,000 to the state was not approved
• GYM HVAC: $84,449 and town request for RFP process
• Telephone contract for $14,752 signed with CT Communication (completed)
• Video surveillance completed by CT Communication for $78,879 (ESSER III)
• Asbestos abatement: hallway completed; approve Mystic Air payments

Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee

The Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee is meeting but has no listed agenda items. The meeting packet includes a sidewalk plan, a master plan cost estimate, and a concept plan for the complex.

• No agenda items listed for discussion or decision
• Gate Street Sidewalk Full Plan document included
• Gate Street Masterplan Cost Estimate document included
• Concept Plan document included

Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee

The Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee will hold a special meeting to receive presentations from Barton & Loguidice on the concept plan, cost estimate, and Gate Street sidewalk plans. The committee will then hold a working session with public participation to discuss next steps.

• Presentation of concept plan for Gate Street Recreation Complex
• Cost estimate for the recreation complex
• Gate Street sidewalk plans

Building Committee

The Building Committee approved a contract for carpeting after reviewing three quotes. The committee also noted a remaining balance of $75,086.42 from asbestos abatement funds to be reviewed with the Board of Education.

• Approved 4-4-23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Northeast Floor Covering for carpeting project pending warranty discussion (unanimous)

Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee

The Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee will meet to review updated plans for the complex, presented by representatives from Barton & Loguidice, and to consider public comments. The meeting includes a working session with committee and public participation, followed by discussion of next steps.

• Presentation of updated plans by Kevin and Nicole from Barton & Loguidice
• Review of public meeting comments
• Working session with committee and public participation
• Discussion of next steps

Building Committee

The Voluntown Building Committee for Small Projects is meeting to review updates on several school facility projects. Members will discuss a pending $170,000 state HVAC grant application, a $84,449 quote for gym HVAC work, a signed $14,752 phone upgrade contract, and a $78,879 video surveillance final cost. The committee will also consider asbestos abatement contractor recommendations and public access equipment costs.

• HVAC grant application for $170,000 to the State — no information yet
• GYM HVAC: DEF $84,449 quote with WESA comments
• Video Surveillance: CT Communication final cost of $78,879 (ESSER III Grant)
• Telephones: signed contract for $14,752 with CT Communication
• Asbestos Abatement: Mystic Air contractor recommendation and summer 2023 timeline

Building Committee

The Voluntown Building Committee for Small Projects is meeting to discuss several school facility projects, including a pending HVAC grant application, a gym HVAC system, a signed telephone contract, and upcoming asbestos abatement bid reviews. The committee will also review minutes from a prior meeting and discuss video surveillance and board room public access equipment.

• HVAC grant application for $170,000 to the State – no information yet
• Gym HVAC system: $78,000 plus $2,700 equals $81,279, with BOE funds if needed
• Telephone contract for $14,752 signed with CT Communication
• Asbestos abatement meeting with Mystic Air and vendors on Feb 16, 2023 to review bids
• Update on Board of Education action on video surveillance from 2-9-23

Building Committee

The Voluntown Building Committee for Small Projects is meeting to review and discuss several school facility projects, including a $170,000 HVAC grant application, a $78,000 HVAC system for the VES gym, and security upgrades using ESSER funds. They will also consider video surveillance quotes and a telephone system upgrade. The meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

• HVAC grant application totaling $170,000 for White House, VES Library, classrooms, air purifiers, project manager, electrical, and contingency
• HVAC system for VES gym with $78,000 in ESSER funds
• Video surveillance quotes sought from Verkada, DEF, and another company; $49,364.27 in ESSER funds available
• Security upgrade (door replacement) to be addressed later; $29,115 in ESSER funds available
• Telephone system upgrade proposal from CT Communication using ESSER funds

The committee approved moving forward with CT Communications for a $75,879 video surveillance project. Members also approved an invoice for asbestos assessment and the process to secure vendors for asbestos removal.

• Approved minutes from 1-10-23 meeting
• Approved continuing process to secure CT Communications for video surveillance ($75,879)
• Approved continuing process to secure vendors for asbestos removal
• Approved Mystic Air invoice #61250 for $350.00