Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group
Meeting summary – December 4, 2013
Attending: Kristany Berger, Mike Boehm, Dana Booth, Amy Burgess, Mark Conselyea, Jennifer Cowley, Kathy
Dillow, Charlie Finlay, Glen Funk, Keith Myers, Bill Orosz, Mike Penner, Molly Ranz-Calhoun, Lynn Readey,
Carolyn Staskiewicz
Action Items:
1.
Newark Science and Technology Building Executive Team
Guests: Faye Bodyke, Scott Conlon, Bernie Costantino, Nikolina Sevis, Brenda Slack (FOD), John
Schilling (Design Group)
By Phone: Brain Boehmer, Dean Bill MacDonald (Ohio State Newark), David Brillhart, President
Bonnie Coe (COTC), Jerry Johnson, Eileen Pedersen (Perkins Will)
Nikolina presented. John Schilling (Design Group) described the project team. He explained the
project goals: Science on display, collaborative teaching opportunities, contextual relationship to
advance the Framework plan for the campus, and sustainable practices including LEED certification
and flexible design. The building program includes 60K sf. Jerry Johnson (Perkins Will) described the
project design: siting on campus, building exterior, and modular interior space design. LEED
certification standards were discussed. Project budget and design were discussed. Project on track
for completion for February 28. Mike reminded everyone that this project is contingent on state
funding. He emphasized that having a shovel ready project is critical to state perception.
Next steps:
 Group will wait for the outcome of the State capital budget process
 Nikolina will work with Charlie to get group on IPPLG agenda for an update in the spring
2.
enCORE Solar House Update
Guests: Kate Bartter (OEE), Mark Walter (Faculty Director)
Kate presented. She explained the background on the house as a student project for the Solar
Decathlon, the desire to return it to campus, and the requirements set out by IPPLG in the fall of
2012. Mark explained the siting at Chadwick, adjustments for project cost, and building installation.
The theft of some solar panels was discussed. The solar panels were stolen from storage, but
recovered when they were put up for sale on eBay. The enCORE Management Board was reviewed.
Preliminary objectives were reviewed. Mark quickly reviewed the metrics.
Next steps:
 enCORE will report to IPPLG in a year
 Charlie will work to schedule an appropriate IPPLG meeting in the enCORE house
IPPLG/Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group – Mike Boehm/Keith Myers co—conveners:
for more information contact either of them or finlay.3@osu.edu
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3.
Athletics Off-cycle Projects
 Change in budget / OSU-120322 – Stadium Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs
 Change in budget / OSU-140263 – WHAC Practice Field Replacement
 Emergency Off-cycle Project / OSU-140125 – WHAC Football Locker Room
Guest: Cihangir Calis (Athletics)
Mike Penner presented. Cihangir described the Stadium project first. This is a previously approved
capital project that was in implementation. When the waterproof membrane was removed from
the stadium concrete, the concrete was in much worse condition than anticipated. This adjustment
will reduce the scope of the project and complete it to higher standards. Athletics is working on a
long-term plan to maintain the concrete without before it has significant decay. Concrete work will
resume right after Commencement and be completed in time for the Spring game.
Mike described the Woody Hayes Practice Fields replacement. They want to add an outdoor
practice field to the indoor project in order to save about half the cost on its replacement. Dana will
talk with Mike about donor opportunities.
Mike described the football locker room project. The project will include new lockers, improved
ventilation, additional power to accommodate increase in electronic devices, and more efficient
shower spaces. Improvements are needed to meet benchmarks (Alabama, Oregon) for recruiting.
Timeline is tight to get it done before the next football season. Funding will come from the $40M
line of credit, to be repaid by donors.
Kathy discussed funding for all three projects. It was emphasized that this is being prepared for the
January Board meeting. Mike reviewed the Board approved line of credit encumbrances and
current balance. Kathy emphasized that those numbers are still being validated.
Lynn reviewed the timeline for the locker room project. To complete this by next year’s football
season, construction needs to begin in April. Design team needs to be posted in December to get
done in timeframe.
Amy wants to understand the project in a holistic picture, and how these fit into the big projects like
the Student Athlete Performance Center, Covelli Center, etc. She’s concerned that the small
projects chip away at our ability to do the big projects.
Next steps:
 IPPLG recommends approval to IPCG, pending validation of the financial plan
4.
Major Projects Scoping Update
This update was cancelled due to time. Carolyn shared the scoping documents and asked IPPLG
members to contact her with any questions.
December 18 meeting is cancelled
Next meeting: January 8, 2014
IPPLG/Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group – Mike Boehm/Keith Myers co—conveners:
for more information contact either of them or finlay.3@osu.edu