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During the Forest City School Board meeting held on April 13, 2015, Kcba Architects presented a submission previously provided to Board members during an Executive Session for public view.  The FCSB has been working with Mike Kelly and Ed Mangold, Architects from Kcba, conducting an ongoing study since the fall of 2014 to provide solutions to a building that is lacking in space. The study included an assessment of the basic capacity of the school and a projection of future enrollment.  Mr. Kelly and Mr. Mangold presented their solutions to a number of concerns that the Board had previously discussed with them.  During their study they found multiple areas that were not ADA compliant, outdated heating unit ventilators, and classroom spaces that are limited in space with no access to natural light.  They also assessed the outside area, which has problems with paving and lighting.  There is no secure entrance to the High School, Elementary, or District Administrative offices.  The entrance ramp to the Elementary school is open and children have to walk in all types of weather.  Another concern is people have to walk through the cafeteria to get to the auditorium.

A presentation was already underway when this reporter arrived at the April 6th meeting of the Montrose borough council. Three conservation department representatives had attended to discuss the borough’s deer problem, and what, if anything, could be done to address it.

WCO Michael Webb said that he wasn’t sure how the borough would go about enforcing a ban on deer feeding. It was related that some of the communities that did enact this as part of their management plan relied on their codes enforcement officer to help enforce it. A hand out was to be given to the council regarding information on a deer management plan, and an excerpt read giving an exception for farm animals and small seed eating animals, such as birds and squirrels.

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