City of Lawrence, KS

GRANT REVIEW BOARD

October 22, 2007 minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Steve Braswell, Richard Heckler, Sandra Unfred, Amy Lemert, Andrew Brown.
MEMBERS ABSENT:	Shon Qualseth, William Jeltz.
STAFF PRESENT:	Tony Hoch, Larry Hamm

Lemert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Introductions

Staff had displayed name tents. Board members introduced themselves to Andrew Brown the newest appointed member. Prior to the meeting, Larry Hamm presented Brown with the Grant Review Board Policy manual and gave a brief orientation.

Approval of the June 18, 2007 minutes.

After individual consideration, Heckler moved to approve the June 18, 2007 minutes. Unfred seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Project Reviews –

224 E 17^th St. Terr. - This address is a re-bid. Staff presented an overview of the work write-up and projected exterior pictures on the wall. Cost estimate was $24,119.00. Previous bid amount was $29,575.00. Staff explained that interior storm windows would be specified for some of the windows instead of full window replacement to hold costs down. The installation of an interior storm window was explained to answer board member’s questions. Braswell moved to approve the project, Heckler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

931 Murrow Ct.- Staff presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $25,472.00. There was discussion about the homes in this neighborhood needing maintenance and TLC. There was discussion about replacement windows and egress issues with older homes. The replacement windows for this home, because of its age, are not required to provide egress. Staff commented that whenever possible, egress is indeed a consideration when costs allow. Staff explained due to the wall construction and costs that exceed the program limit on this project, it was decided to specify the windows as “like” replacement. Heckler moved to approve the project, Braswell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

1645 Rhode Island- Staff presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $25,736.00. It was explained that approximately half of the costs of this estimate were for replacement of on foundation wall and part of the basement floor. Sidewalk and driveway replacements for safety issues were explained to the board’s satisfaction. Braswell moved to approve the project, Heckler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

2616 Mayfair Dr. - Staff presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $18,632.00 to $22,206.00. Staff explained that this project bid would require two alternates to get a price back that would meet minimum needs. Because of the siding substrate not being able to hold paint, the several board members stated they preferred going with vinyl siding if at all possible. There was a discussion about the new materials being used in construction today. Heckler moved to approve the project, Braswell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Updates.

Staff showed before and after pictures of recently completed projects at

320 Crestline Dr., 629 Missouri, 1100 Highland Dr. and 1140 Pennsylvania.

Miscellaneous Items

There were no miscellaneous items to consider.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Lemert offered to entertain a motion to adjourn. Heckler moved to adjourn the meeting. Braswell seconded the motion, which passed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.