D Alexander reported that gym construction is on time (mid-July completion) and under budget.  He reviewed new proposals to grade, level, and gravel the north road (along the north property line) and dorm parking lot.  This will help alleviate drop-off and pick-up congestion and add several parking spaces.  R Wilson suggested that the road be closed to traffic during the day to allow student and staff use. The Environmental Committee will take this suggestion up along with signage ideas at its next meeting.  Discussion and vote ensued.
D Alexander then reviewed proposals to make repairs to the interior of the Neil Building, which were not a part of the original gym construction scope.  Discussion and vote ensued. 
 

D Alexander combined this report with his construction update.  

D Alexander reported that EMSA should learn whether it receives kitchen equipment grant funding in July.  The State of Illinois has awarded EMSA $300,000 for use in its sewer infrastructure improvements.

D Alexander, with input from L Fuhr, detailed needed repairs to the Neil building, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, doors, and thermostats.  

M Gibb and D Alexander summarized future decision-making choices related to facilities renovation for future classroom/lab/office space.

G Swick updated and led the discussion with the committee on progress and completion of various environmental projects such as the new swingset (to be completed this summer) and repairs to the old one.  Grant projects (pollinator garden and heritage oaks plantings) are complete and will require ongoing watering and attention for a while. Wonder Walk and Activity Trail were suggested names for the future EMSA trails.  The committee reviewed a proposal for the trimming and/or removal of several oaks and other campus trees.