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Board approves stadium change order and a consulting agreement for state facility grant; Delta contract passes amid two dissenting votes
Summary
The Millersburg board approved a stadium change order adding a second ADA ramp after borough code enforcement required it and approved a contract with Delta to pursue a DCEE facility-improvement grant (asbestos abatement and window replacement). The Delta agreement passed with two 'No' votes (Miller, Peterson).
The board approved several operational contracts and a construction change order during the meeting.
Stadium construction: The board approved a change order from Stadium Solutions that adds a second ADA ramp to the bleacher scope at the borough's request (one ramp on each side). Administration explained that a sidewalk deduct was included so six track lanes could fit; the district's solicitor advised that a variance was unlikely, so the change order was adopted to keep the project moving. Administration said the construction schedule remains aggressive, with March 20 as a target completion date but with risk that shipping or approvals could delay parts of the work. Athletic director Damon and facilities staff said contingency plans for a late March track meet were being developed.
DCEE facility grant and consultant agreement: Administration said it plans to apply for a state DCEE facility-improvement grant (priority projects: asbestos abatement in the high-school auditorium floor tile/mastic and window replacement of 1972 single-pane units). Because the application deadline was mid-March, the board first voted to amend the agenda to consider approval of an agreement with Delta (a grant consultant the district has used previously). The agreement as discussed included a $5,000 minimum engagement fee and a contingent 1% fee on any awarded funds. Supporters noted Delta's prior work on environmental studies and contacts in state agencies; some members cautioned that prior engagements had not yet produced award wins for all projects. The board voted to approve the Delta agreement by roll call: Eggleston—Yes; Enders—Yes; Hersey—Yes; Miller—No; Peterson—No; Shutt—Yes; Minnick—Yes.
Other contract and administrative votes at the meeting included approval of a revised agreement with Century New Century Inc. and the donation of outdated kitchenware to Valley Lighthouse; both passed by roll call.
Next steps: Administration will proceed with the DCEE application materials and coordinate construction timelines for the stadium project, keeping the board informed of any impacts to scheduled events.
