Garibaldi Annex Parents

June 18th Playground Minutes
Present:
Kate
Hal
Lori
Angela
Alistair
George

1. Presentation by Dave Warner for Habitat Systems

* Quality materials - have a long list of other schools and playgrounds where they have done projects (see catalogue)
* Habitat does not assist with any funding but they can provide us with a list of potential sources for grants. Options presented range from $14,000 to $20,000
* The price includes delivery and a site supervisor for build day
* Dave feels that 30 volunteers on the build day should be sufficient

2. Presentation by Layla Jaffer for Canadian Playsystems

* Canadian company based in Richmond. They do the all manufacturing and install.
* They can also do custom work. None of their options were less then 30,000 but they have put together some packages that may be within our budget.
* Four options presented:

1. Ocean breeze & Gyro ( wood ) $30,000
2. Aqua Ride & Gyro (steel) $31,000
3. Aqua Drive & Gyro (steel) $30,500
4. Broad oaks & Gyro (steel) $30,000

* The Gyro alone is $10,000. (We discussed the option of having some kind of " spider web" instead, which would be about the same cost).
* Layla also addressed the differences between wood and steel. The wood would begin to crack after about a year. The steel would start to chip and the paint would wear away in the high traffic areas. We would likely need to look at re- painting the structure in about 7 years.
* They would use a new screw system which would allow the structure to be anchored without the use of concrete.
* They offer a 5 year structural warranty.

3. Group Discussion:

* Habitat appears to be a superior products and came within the same cost as Canadian Playsystems Therefore, the group consensus was that Habitat was the best option.
* Selected the 2nd option with no bridge.
* Look at a potential build date of August 29th 2009.

Next Steps

* Hal to connect with Jeff from Habitat and see what type they can do for $30,000 including the secondary structure. He will also about monkey bars and other options for the secondary space.
* George to call Murray from VSB to update him on the plans, give him " tentative" date and supplier and confirm that we can use the secondary space and look into any drain/ plumbing issues.

Next meeting : Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 at Starbucks on Hastings 9 between Kamloops and Penticton.

Playground Meeting June 10th

Hal Milne – present
George Sotori – present
Angela Wong-Moon – present
Alistair Bird – present
Katherine Mulligan - present

1. Discussion regarding quotes that are coming in based on meetings with Layla of Canada Playsystems and Jeff of Habitat.

2. Discussed feasibility of various structures components and locations for structures.

3. Arranged upcoming Soc-Hop details including silent auction

4. Talked about possible funding sources and fundraising options

Next Meeting June 18th Kate M's house!

We are getting a new playground!

1. We need your input
Click Here to take survey

2. We will also need your help on build day (date to be determined)
contact Hal Milne or Kate Mulligan kamulligan@aol.com

May 26th Meeting Minutes
Members:

Seanna McPherson – present
Hal Milne – present
George Sotori – present
Angela Wong-Moon – present
Lori Popadiuk - regrets
Alistair Bird – present
Katherine Mulligan - present

Agenda:

1. Roundtable
2. Structure Considerations
3. Next Steps
4. New Business

From May 12th Mtg.
Primary Objective: Erect a playground structure through community engagement by September 2009.

Secondary Objective/Priorities:

- Consider age appropriateness of structure
- Longevity of structure
- Increase number of playable components
- Consider accessibility of structure
- Physical and mental stimulus for children

May 26th Mtg.
Updates on Tasks Assigned/Proposed:

- meeting with contractors for quotes and recommendations on appropriate structures – Angela/Hal
o Angela and Hal met with Canadian Playsystems at the school to discuss possibilities, considerations and costs associated with new structure
- arrangements with school board for the removal and site prep – George
o George has yet to receive any return call or e-mail from Murray regarding site prep and removal and will further pursue with the school board to get the information required to move forward
- co-ordinate 50 volunteers for build day – Hal
o No update, but will be placed on future agenda
- Develop content on the Garibaldi Parents website to promote input/Determine other ways of exchanging information regarding the playground with community (e-mail blast of survey, home learners site and VLN site?) – Seanna?/Al
o Al spoke with Scott who has agreed to help him with adding content to the website in the form of a page dedicated to the playground project
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o Page will include, details on project, survey link, blogging area, picture of existing structure and 3-d design ideas, contact information
- Develop a short survey for the web – Kate
o Kate created a draft survey, which she will further refine with some of the suggestions received tonight and will add to the site
o Seanna/Hal will communicate to a broader network about the site having info through e-mail
o Kate will draft an e-mail for them
- invite students of Garibaldi to actively participate in the planning stage (get their input as to what they would consider playable) – Hal
o Hal was successful in engaging the children of Garibaldi in step one of the planning process
o The children identified that Swings, Slides and Monkey Bars are a key desire by illustrating pictures of possible structures for the site
- handle the budgeting, fundraising and administrative duties – Kate
o No word yet on Kaboom funding
- plan out the new structure with the help of the company or organization we end up working with – TBD
o Canadian Playstations will provide a quote by Tuesday June 2nd
- Take photographs of other existing structures in Van – Al/George/Hal
o Reports back on interesting structures
- Develop an overview with basic specs, requirements and considerations for Suppliers that will be quoting
o Developed by Kate and Hal and shared with first Supplier

Play structure Considerations Discussed:
- Play structure materials:

Wood Metal
Shorter lifespan Long lifespan
Safety (splinters) Flat vs. Rounded Metal
More maintenance 75% more costly than wood

- Target Age: 3 to 12
- Apparatus:
o Swings are costly, but identified as desired by students. Also special consideration due to space requirements
o Many stand alone items are expensive (costs add up quickly)
o Considerations about metal vs. plastics for apparatus equipment
- Budget: $20K will get a minimum structure for space, $35K-$50K will get a very nice structure(s) for space
- Order placement: Different companies have different lead times required
o Canadian Playstations: 3-6 weeks
o Xccent: 5-8 weeks
o Union: 8-10 weeks
- Costs:
o Delivery
o Supervision during build
o Custom items
- Capacity: A structure can be built with approx. capacity of 35 kids

Next Steps:

- Angela and Hal will engage two other identified possible Suppliers to provide quotes
- Angela/Hal to confirm warranties of companies
- Al will set up community webpage on Garibaldiannex Parents site with the help of Scott
- George will contact Murray at the school board
- Kate will write fundraising letter & letter for e-mail
- Kate will make Soc hop notice for fundraiser
- Hal will clear June 16th for Soc Hop fundraiser with school and secure necessary equipment
- Seanna will solicit donations from identified corporate sponsors
- Kate will update survey to reflect discussed changes
- Hal/Seanna to send out community announcements via contact lists

Next meeting TBD Monday or Wednesday, June 8th or 1oth at 7 p.m. at 2510 Parker St. H 604-254-1060/ W 604-638-8377/ mulligan.katherine@ctc-cct.ca