May 13, 2005

Building and Grounds Committee Agenda
May 13 , 2005 from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Purchasing Bid Rm.

Master Plan Presentation (9:00 – 10:30 a.m.)
CUE Temperatures (George)
Academic Renovations (Janet)
TLS Asbestos Abatement (Ross)
May 20th Retreat Agenda (Dale)

Decisions: May 6, 2005 Meeting

F. Labato provided a presentation on the current status of the University's Hazardous Waste Facility. G. Kraus will arrange for an architect to develop a proposal for establishing improved security around the facility's perimeter.
The opportunity for upgrading the campus alarm system(s) was discussed. L. Flaherty-Goldsmith will head a sub-committee to address this within the context of a total campus facilities infrastructure plan, and this will be discussed by B&G in the fall.
G. Kraus led a discussion of the current challenges presented by vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the Hillside and Stadium Road intersections. K. Fox agreed to develop a list of options for resolving this issue, specifically to consider the impact of limiting vehicle movement on Hillside Road for a part of each day. Updates will be provided as they develop.
There will be no B&G meeting on Friday, May 27 th . Summer schedule will commence after June 1 st with meetings held on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 1:00 (first meeting is June 1st).

For Future Meetings:

Hanging Items (for future meetings):

Master Plan Delivery Access (JJR to do map) – site Rec II before we can do
21st Century UConn – Equipment, Library Collections & Telecommunications: need to establish outcomes goals, revenue strategies and budget need. Need plan to wean us from dependence on bond funds.
Generic Lab Design – teaching labs, to commence, need for Torrey; Torrey Design Review – lab review. (George/Ross/Janet) Synchronize with Torrey.
Written Report One-Card: Reconstitute one-card group – TBA (John) Should we fold into security study?
Common Clinic Building (D.Dreyfuss/R.McKinnon/L.Aronson to come up with plan)
Meeting with Provost's Clinic Building Working Group – January (D.Dreyfuss/R.McKinnon/L.Aronson) Are we building a clinic or not?
Stamford Parking Garage – to be part of multi-year plan ® (G. Kraus)
Depot Campus Draft Plan (J. Greger) Hold, pending additional funding plan.
Work on Fairfield Way access with Public Safety (K Fox/J. Saddlemire/D. Dreyfuss) To be implemented spring and summer.
Arjona/Monteith options 1E and 2C presented by architects to be examined in full and report back to B&G.
Honors Program Complex – estimated $5M, will site when donor identified (South Campus completion) – Indefinite hold.
Review priorities plan and project schedule.®
The Agronomy Greenhouse. J. Greger and K. Kerr will pay for demolition of the condemned structure at the Agronomy Farm. G. Kraus to acquire new kit to be erected by manufacturer using '06 DM funds (accessed as of 7/1/2005).
J. Greger to discuss with K. Kerr outlined option for providing needed space to 2 PIs of the Center for Regenerative Biology.
Ballard Puppetry – G. Kraus to prepare single floor estimate and report back to B&G.®
Rooms at Grad School need to be freed up. D. Dreyfuss to discuss UCAELI classroom space with Dolan Evanovich/Registrar.
D. Dreyfuss will look into re-structuring of scaffolding that surrounds the Wilbur Cross Building to facilitate easier access to the building.
D. Dreyfuss to investigate cost of pouring a concrete floor in Ratcliffe Hicks Building arena to facilitate use for student activities. Floor will need to be drained and have ability to have drains capped (to avoid clogging) when animals and their feed/bedding are occupying the space.
IT Plan. L. Flaherty-Goldsmith informed B&G Committee that in order to keep the University's IT infrastructure moving forward, $3.2 million in funds will be necessary for the next fiscal year – to come from the equipment line which is currently allocated $4.1 million for next fiscal year. To act on this request, B&G must have an understanding of current existing commitments to Deans/faculty start-ups, unspent equipment balances (that are not already committed) and criticality of the IT plan components. C. Faustman will call a sub-committee meeting in mid-to-late- April to resolve this issue.
R. Mackinnon, R. McCarthy and J. Greger to discuss/resolve issue of responsibility for management of the new Pharm/Bio building. The broader issue of management responsibility and personnel resources for accomplishing this in new and/or multiple tenant (from different Schools/Colleges) buildings was discussed. Consensus reached was that building management is the responsibility of the occupants.
Three options (A, B, C) for potential placement of a Student Recreation Facility requiring 5 acres for the building structure in addition to space for fields/parking, were discussed. C. Faustman will ask G. Kraus and K. Fox to ask Master Planners to rework the Master Plan to accommodate a facility of this type following Options B & C. Option A is unacceptable because of the necessity to use Rte 195 for access and loss of productive agricultural land.®
D. Dreyfuss to discuss possible kiosks for student postings with John Saddlemire and report back to B&G.®
The cost to run power to operate the composting facility is approximately $60K - $65K. R. Miller to review and report back to B&G.®
D. Dreyfuss to keep B&G posted as to developments with regard to the golf course.
Follow-up to hall dorm discussions. To be revisited when Provost is ready. ® (Cameron)

® – Revisited from earlier meeting