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Board approves construction change order after officials report unmarked electrical feeder near foundation
Summary
Board approved a change order after staff said an electrical feeder and other utilities not visible in initial plans had to be moved; one board member opposed and questions about 8-1-1 safety checks were raised.
The George County School District board voted to approve a construction change order after district staff reported uncovering an electrical feeder and other utilities near a building foundation that had not been apparent during earlier work.
A district staff member said crews discovered the feeder close to the foundation and that the line had to be relocated; the staff member said other utilities, including gas lines, were also moved. William Davis took photographs documenting site conditions, the staff member said.
Board members asked how the utility location had been missed and whether the district or contractor had used call-before-you-dig (8-1-1) procedures. One board member asked, “Are y'all required to do the 8-1-1 dig? Always.” A staff member replied that 8-1-1 should always be used and that it was concerning when buried lines are encountered.
After discussion, a motion to approve the change order was moved and seconded. The motion passed by voice vote; board member Clint James was recorded as opposed. Staff said facilities/operations will document the utility relocations and report back on the as-built locations as part of follow-up implementation.
The transcript shows questions and concerns about safety protocols and site documentation, and it records the photographic documentation noted by staff. The board did not provide a full roll-call tally in the audible record beyond the named opposing vote.
