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Session on March 18th there was discussion regarding the possibility of reducing the amount of the bond to $55.5 million based on the <br />report that we just heard. That would be a $600,000 reduction pursuant to the results of the Geotechnical Report. There was also <br />discussion regarding the removal of the phrase allowing us to repair and remodel existing structures. That change is also shown in the <br />materials that are before the Board. There are several versions of the resolution in front of the Board so they can decide how they would <br />like to proceed. She then asked the Board how they would like her to proceed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Winchester asked about how the Board felt about removing the statement allowing the Board to use any additional funds to <br />repair or remodel existing structures. Mr. McBride was concerned that if the Board takes that verbiage out, we could have to find places to <br />spend the money on the high school project instead on things that are really needed in the District such as new roofs and additional <br />classrooms. There will be challenges on either end of the District and it would be good if the Board would have the ability to help that <br />overcrowding with the money we get from the bond. It limits us and it is matter of trust. This Board is conservative and will put money <br />toward whatever needs to be done. This Board is willing to listen. Mr. Nelson is good to take the verbiage out and concentrate on the one <br />building. Taking it out will give our patrons confidence in us and show that is what we are going to do. Chairperson Winchester explained <br />that if the high school bid comes in significantly lower than expected the Board can go back to the patrons to help decide what to do with <br />any excess if the Board is not going to use the money for the high school. Mr. McBride was concerned that the Board would be locked into <br />using any extra money on the high school when there are so many other needs in the District. Mrs. Winchester’s explanation was helpful. <br />Mrs. Landers asked what the vote would need to be to make that decision if the Board went back out to the patrons in the unlikely event <br />there would be money left over from this project. Mr. Nick Miller stated that if the question we ask this time isn’t broad enough to cover <br />expenditures that the Board wants to make at a future time, it will take a 2/3 majority vote to reauthorize the bond for the purchase of <br />anything away from the high school facility. So, if the Board decides to take out the “catch all” phrase it would be required to use all funding <br />toward the high school facility or ask the patrons to reauthorize the bond. Mr. McBride was concerned with getting a 2/3 majority if the <br />Board would be going out to the public with a small amount of money spend on District projects. The District knows what the needs are. <br />Mr. McBride thinks it is a mistake to remove the verbiage. Mr. Bird and Mrs. Landers agree with Mr. McBride with regard to the verbiage. <br />Dr. Shackett stated that it is important to get the building built and put the funds just to the school. He would like to put any extra money <br />into the school possibly the way Vallivue built extra classroom on their high school. That would allow us to concentrate on the one building. <br />Taking that verbiage out it gives patrons confidence that we won’t spend money where they don’t want it used. The Board would not need <br />to go out to vote if they use funding on the high school. <br /> <br />Chairperson Winchester then asked the Board about how they felt about lowering the amount of the contingency fund now that we do not <br />have to have a lava rock test done on the property. Mrs. Landers feels that it is a mistake to take the price down given the fact that this <br />school has been built several times and the district currently building the school came in over bid. We don’t know what is will happen in the <br />future. People have said that the feel it is a safe amount to take off the bond but, she would feel more comfortable to take the verbiage out <br />than to take the amount down. Mr. Nelson agrees with Mrs. Landers. What we have received gives us more breathing opportunity. He <br />doesn’t feel that the school is as complete as he would like to see it. He would like to take anything extra and put it back into the school. So <br />Mr. Nelson is in favor or seeing the amount remain the same. Mr. McBride feels that the amount of decrease is a non-issue. This is only <br />one contingency. He feels we could run into a problem by not staying the course. The Board did the homework and he feels it would not be <br />a good idea to reduce the amount. Mr. Bird doesn’t feel the amount of reduction is enough. If the reduction were a couple of million, it <br />would make a difference in his vote. Chairperson Winchester then asked if the Board wants the same resolution as passed in the January <br />meeting. Mrs. Landon is ok with staying with the same resolution since it failed by less than 1%. Mr. McBride feels the Board should stay <br />the course and stay with the same resolution. Chairperson Winchester wondered whether there is anything that the Board needs to vote <br />on. Mrs. Burton stated that we have a resolution authorizing the District to go out for $56.1 million for 17.5 years and the verbiage to <br />authorize the Board to use any excess to remodel existing buildings. Unless the Board wants to change any of those terms there is no <br />need to vote on the resolution. Mr. Herringer stated that the resolution of March 11th has been adopted. If the Board doesn’t change <br />anything in that resolution, then there is not a reason to vote again. Mr. Herringer stated that if the vote could change to 5 – 0 instead of 4 – <br />1 that would be a reason to revote. Chairperson Winchester asked Mr. Bird if he would change his vote. Mr. Bird would consider supporting <br />the resolution if the amount were to change by a few million so it would change the levy rate. Chairperson Winchester stated that vote <br />won’t be different. So, the Board has approved submitting the ballot form to the county. The vote will remain 4 – 1. Chairperson Winchester <br />then asked if there were any additional comments or concerns from Board members. <br /> <br />Mr. McBride wanted to thank the Advocates Committee for the hours spent in behalf of the students in the District. This is really a <br />community based resolution and he appreciates all the efforts toward what the community needs. He is grateful for the leg work that was <br />done. Mr. Bird also appreciates what the committee is doing for the children in the District. <br /> <br />VI. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings <br />A. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. <br />B. Work Session - Bonneville Student Council - Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - Bonneville High School Media Center - 11:30 a.m. - <br />1:00 p.m.