City of Lawrence, KS

GRANT REVIEW BOARD

February 4, 2008 minutes

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

Lamert called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Introductions

Lamert acknowledged that everyone had met previously and that there were no guests.

Approval of the October 22, 2007 minutes.

After individual consideration, Heckler moved to approve the October 22, 2007 minutes.  Unfred seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Project Reviews –

1729 Louisana- Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up.  Cost estimate was $11,500. It was noted that the Pb paint report had not arrived yet but that the exterior paint was in good shape.  All windows would be looked at and repaired without replacing them.  The Pb report might require painting of the window troughs to meet requirements.  Qualseth moved to approve the project, Heckler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

2225 Barker Ave. - Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up.  Cost estimate was $23,000.00.  It was pointed out that the house has built in gutters and the best way to fix them is to reline them with copper.  There were less expensive methods but those would require higher maintenance and replacement prior to the roof needing replacement again.  Sidewalks were also being replaced due to trip hazards.  Members asked about the garage being painted and Hoch said it would be.  Braswell moved to approve the project, Unfred seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

956 Lawrence Ave. – Hoch explained that this was a re-bid and presented an overview of the work write-up.  Cost estimate was $17,500.00.  This project would invite foundation repair contractors licensed in Lawrence to bid and not involve a general contractor.  Homeowner had received an emergency loan to replace his roof and during that time took care of all the other item on the previous work write-up on his own.  The estimate and his emergency were below the program funding limits.  Qualseth moved to approve the project, Braswell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Updates.

Hoch gave a brief overview of the projects currently under contract.  Two projects had windows replaced as of today.  Painting on all projects likely to wait until the weather stabilized.

Miscellaneous Items

Hoch and Hamm presented Richard Heckler an appreciation plaque for his 3 terms on the GRB.  William Jeltz’s plaque for 5 terms of service would be delivered by staff at a later date.  Both were not reappointed by the mayor.

Qualseth asked if there was a timetable for the consolidation of boards and Staff reported that there was not one.+

Adjourn

There being no further business, Qualseth moved to adjourn the meeting.  Heckler seconded the motion, which passed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.