The meeting came to order around 8:30. Present were Bruce Gezelman (chair), Scott McCaskill, and Karen Hambleton.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
The list of recommendations to the Select Board was discussed. Current items are:
- Advertise the availability of space (theater, BACC).
- Identify/recruit a facilities maintenance handyman.
- Establish a fund-raising committee.
- Identify a contact for booking and event supervision.
We need to have Andrew update the needs list for the second-floor theater.
There was discussion of who would coordinate/supervise the installation of second-floor theater components (curtains etc.) when they become available. Karen noted that, if minimal supervision is needed for a job, that she is present during the days. It would be helpful, though, to have a volunteer group responsible for coordinating the whole fitting-out process. This group could also handle fund-raising.
As far as use of the BACC, it is currently possible to use the driver’s education room (the classroom) as a place where people could work temporarily, making use of the building’s wi-fi network. This should be recommended to the Select Board. Also recommend that someone meet with New England College Department Heads to see what use they might make of the space, and whether a student intern could be of use as a temporary program director. The seniors like their current programs and would like to see them expanded; perhaps we can work more closely with CAP, and involve the neighboring towns.
The meeting ended at 9:20.
Minutes by Scott McCaskill