15 | August | 2023 | Carrollton-Riverbend Neighborhood Association (CRNA)

Notes on the August 10th CRNA/CU Meeting

Posted on August 15, 2023 by jpadgettnola

Comments from Councilperson Joe Giarrusso

Overview of the process of a NOPS vacated building like Johnson from Don LeDuff

Swing space (what Johnson building is right now) – used for overflow, available for schools damaged in storms, fires, etc.
Surplus – to be used for non-education purposes
Sale (Carlos is working to avoid this)
City property swap – swapped with City for property of equal value
**It was noted that legislation was recently passed to allow funds to be used for non-teaching uses of a facility – more info needed from czervigon@opsb.us

Questions and comments (please add anything additional)

Capital projects were necessary on the building – HVAC needs an upgrade
- This is why Lycee left the building (noted that Lycee was not TOTALLY against coming back to the building in addition to their other new space)
- Other organization that would want to use the building would come to a legal agreement with the NOPS re: Capital Project
Johnson building was last renovated in the 1970’s
- This building is NOT an attractive building for another school when there are other newer, nicer facilities + lower enrollment numbers
- Community has sentimental and historical attachment to the school (building?)
Short-term concerns
- Gaps in fence
- Maintenance issues – grass/brush, fence, security of the facility
- Attractive Nuisance for nefarious activity
- Jarring appearance for barbed wire and harsh lighting
- No cameras or detection devices
- Only bi-monthly inspections at the facility (Every 2 months OR 2x a month?)

Ideas for use of property: