Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Master Planning Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location
Neil Building Commons / Hybrid
1600 Dundee Ave.; Elgin, IL 60120
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83909541907?pwd=VU04M3NxVW9FT01yRDFCY0NDTmpIUT09
Meeting ID: 839 0954 1907
Passcode: MS53jw
Committee Members Present
D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Gray, R. Wilson
Guests Present
A. Anderson (remote), C. Peralta (remote), D. Alexander (remote), Larry@wkarch.com (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve February 8, 2023 Minutes
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee
A.
Decision-making Protocols for Construction
B.
COO Report on Construction
C.
Campus Planning--Update on Parking Focus
Committee reviewed pros and cons of three surface types: gravel, asphalt, permeable pavers. Gravel seems to be favored in light of its lower cost and need for soil to stabilize after 2 trees removed. D Alexander will look into potential to sell walnut trees instead of paying for removal. Removal will have to include a ground out 6-12 " below grade.
D.
Traffic Concerns
E.
Campus Security
R Manderschied introduced the topic of campus security. Lighting, signage & cameras were mentioned. Other ideas were discussed.
F.
Rain garden grants
G.
Sustainability
H.
Communications and Opportunities Regarding Construction
Announcement to parents coming soon.
I.
Facilities Reserve Fund
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Potential Additional EMSA Parking in Silo Island.pdf
Fencing is up. Expecting City permit any day. Architect Larry Kearns described the potential to revive the Douglas Fir flooring in the main hallway. The committee was enthused about this possibility.