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Board approves commissioning services, grounds equipment and moves into closed session
Summary
At the Sept. 23 Southgate Community School District meeting the board approved additional commissioning services for the 2020 bond program and a grounds equipment purchase, and voted to enter closed session for attorney-client privilege.
The Southgate Community School District Board of Education approved several consent or action items by voice vote and later moved into a closed session under attorney-client privilege.
Summary of actions approved
- 2020 Bond Program commissioning services award recommendation: The board approved an additional contract amount of $46,800 to IMAG Corporation (vendor name in packet) to perform added commissioning services tied to summer renovations across several buildings. The added scope covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvements including hot water boiler systems, hot water circulation pumps, building automation systems and energy recovery units. Staff said IMAG will perform functional testing and a 10-month follow-up to verify warranty and performance. Motion by Dr. Pomponio; support by Mr. Green; approved by voice vote.
- Grounds ride-on painter purchase: The board approved the purchase recommendation for a DaVinci ride-on painter for grounds. District staff said the machine will be used to paint practice fields and athletic lines across multiple campuses; vendor quotations were reviewed and staff highlighted warranty and operational advantages of the recommended machine. The purchase price as read in the meeting was given as "$25.03 95" (transcription unclear); the agenda materials attached vendor quotes and warranty terms. Motion recorded; support recorded; approved by voice vote.
- Motion to enter closed session: The board approved a motion to go into closed session under section 8.12 of the open meetings law for attorney-client privilege. The motion was moved by Dr. Pomponio and supported by Mr. Green. A roll-call vote was recorded: Miss Angel — yes; Mister Freitas — yes; Scribe — yes; Mister Webster — not present; Dr. Antonio — yes; Mister Sage — yes. The board left the public meeting for closed session and indicated they would not return for the TV audience.
No additional details on the closed-session subject were disclosed in open session.
The board returned to other agenda topics after the closed session vote.
