The meeting came to order at 9:10 AM.
Present were Kris Foss (chair), Karen Hambleton (Town Administrator), Mel Pfeifle (Select Board), Scott McCaskill, and Bruce Gezelman.
Scott McCaskill was chosen to be Secretary.
The charge or role of the Committee was discussed. An updated version of the draft mission statement outlined at the first meeting was distributed. The charge of the Committee was broadened to include all town spaces as needed, not just the Town Hall and BACC, but those two spaces would be the initial focus. The object is to manage the use of the spaces to recover some of the costs of their operation, making use of people outside of the committee whenever appropriate (outside experts, other committees, public input). The members voted to postpone final consideration until the next meeting, pending additional revisions.
Discussion then moved to a review of potential plans for the BACC. Cost of operations, current tenants, and current rental agreements will need to be reviewed. Long-term tenants and possible short-term tenants need to be identified as well as maintenance and repair needs, both immediate and ongoing. The need for fund-raising was also discussed. There is a need for a framework document to organize and manage the space.
Bruce then reviewed the measurements and square footage of the BACC. Discussion of the individual rooms followed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.
The next meeting is March 21, 2024.
Minutes by Scott McCaskill