Building Committee Meeting 05.14.15

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

   Mrs. Relay called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
   Members present: Emmie Swanson, Michelle Cullen, Tom McAlister, Dick Smith, John Hozey and (via phone) Julie Farrell.
   Members excused: Lisa Von Bargen
   Members unexcused: None
   Staff present: Patricia Relay, Andrew Goldstein, and Brittany Cabello

2. Introduction of Guests

   Larry Reynolds

3. Public Business from the Floor

   None

4. Approval of Building Committee Minutes from April 9, 2015

   Motion: Mr. Hozey moved to approve the Building Committee Minutes from April 9, 2015, and Mr. Smith seconded. Discussion: Mrs. Swanson noted a typo in 7B.  Vote: All members present voted in favor of approving the Building Committee Minutes from April 9, 2015; as amended; none opposed. The motion carried.

5. Committee Chair Report

   None

6. Old Business

   None

7. New Business

   a. RFP Update: Mr. Goldstein reported that the RFP for Master Interpretive Planning Services was released on May 4th, 2015. The RFP was distributed to over 15 firms nationally. Several have confirmed that they will be submitting proposals, several have said they will not, and a number have yet to respond.
   b. Next Step: Differed to future meeting.
   c. Timeline for Pre Development Planning: Differed until a Master Interpretive Planner is hired.

8. Committee Business from the Floor

   None

9. Next Meeting

   Unless otherwise posted, June 11, 2015 5:30 pm at the Valdez Museum
   

10. Adjournment

    Motion: With no further business before the Committee, Mr. McAlister moved to adjourn the Committee meeting, Mr. Hozey seconded. Discussion: None. Vote: All members present in favor, none opposed. Mrs. Relay adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.