Fox Hill Building Committee - October 20, 2026

The Fox Hill Building Committee met on October 20, 2026. It approved invoices by voice vote, including $6,363.50 for construction contract administration, $44,687.50 for geotechnical services, and a $98,469.75 invoice for construction contract administration and third-party testing. The latter was described as payment for progress through September, reviewed and recommended for payment. A proposed change order was pulled because of a clerical error on its cover page. The construction update reported that the project remained on schedule, with geothermal piping, roofing, exterior walls, stairs, and interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work underway; the committee also discussed arranging a site tour.

The committee discussed the playground procurement, which is expected to exceed $600,000 and was pursued through a state contract. Members revisited concerns about the process behind an earlier vendor selection, including limited comparison of vendor designs, the site design subcommittee’s role, accessibility, durability, safety, and whether the proposed equipment and surfacing meet expectations. A reported price difference between two vendor options was $187,369; Landscape Structures was identified in the discussion, but no new vendor-selection or purchasing vote occurred. Members requested safety documentation and related information. The playground’s color-selection process and eventual purchase order remain future steps.