Woodburn Commission

Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission Minutes – Sept. 24th, 2015 Multipurpose Bldg, Woodburn School Morgantown, WV 7PM Attendance: Chris Haddox, Marti Shamberger, Maryangel Blount, Kerry Lilly, Mark Furfari, Tim Mashburn Announcements/Correspondence Chris: Heard from WVU service folks. They will send me some information (an MOU) about how to use them. A service session is planned for Monday 3:30 - 6:30 with 10-15 ppl. I will be there. Grounds clean, MP bldg cleanup. Marti: I will be there 3:30 - 4:30. Chris: Brian Helmich atty…his law firm may partner with us (Spillman Thomas and Battle) to support the redevelopment. They want to “own an event”, maybe first fridays. Pay the artist a small fee or more advertisement? Chris: Brian has state office experience. We may want to have a brainstorming session with him. Group: Supports Chris working with him. Chris: Met with Dave Satterfield to approach BOE for a new negotiation. It will be important to summarize impact of the site on the current tenants. For example, the $70K mortgage payment next year would serve better if they went into the building. Marti: I talked to Joe Statler, an ex-board member. He said to get a letter together to present to the BOE. He might also help finding funding for emergency projects like the school furnace. We could give him a letter to pass to the House of Delegates. Chris: B & G club will have a lights on after school Oct. 23. Could be a good time to get info for a BOE presentation. Discussion: Can we inform Fleischauer, Beach and Statler about these issues? City may have to step up too. School levee may be part of this issue. Old and New Business Discussion: What about the MP Bldg? Should we keep it free of long term tenants so it can be open for varied use? Vote: The board passed a resolution to recommend that the MP Bldg be not rented out long term. Discussion: Upcoming first friday. Randy and Daria Jones, Marti and Maryangel will host. Maryangel will make a flyer. Jim Truman will do November, Sugar Maple in December, Feb. WVU Bluegrass, nothing in January. March Karaoke? Discussion: New fence on Charles Ave. Kerry says it may be too close to the road. Conclusion that it’s not a perfect fence, but we have one now. Discussion: HVAC issues in the school. Nothing definitive right now. Kerry: On the playground redevelopment, Nikki still talking to some folks about that. Chris: More on the water park. Sandy Kress could create some sculptures that would be a part of that. Art-oriented design contest with money for the winner? Marti: Put out RFP for public? Art On Rails. Discussion: We should start talking to artists around town. Chris: Pop Shop is doing well and will discuss the bldg sharing with the B&G Club. Discussion: Could FODC go into the modular? Mark: Elevator. No progress with Schindler. Hydraulic should be most reasonable for the school with a 2500 lb limit and an 8x6 Hoistway. Two hour fire rating. Car is the most expensive part at $65K. Adjourn at 8PM for tour of Pop Shop.