TOWN HALL RESTORATION
OCTOBER 24, 2013
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Eileen Kelly, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10pm, following a Building Sub-committee meeting at 6:00pm with Jim Bibbo, John Greenwood, Nikki Dubaere, Mel Pfeifle, Karen Hambleton, Marcia Keller, George Cilley, Jim Bruss, Bruss Construction, Mike Bruss, Bruss Construction Scott McLean, Sandra Wright, Harry Wright, Dave Drasba, Architect and Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Review and Consideration of October 17, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by George Cilley. Motion carried unanimously.
Dave Drasbe, Architect:
Dave Drasba presented and explained an updated plan commencing with the first floor and going on to the second, including the Limited Use, Limited Access (LULA) elevator.
Jim Bruss, Construction Manager is prepared to interview the Town of Bradford staff again to revisit for needs and comments of the updated prepared plans, including the Fire Chief.
Also, the size of the cistern needs to be verified. The scope of the document with an estimate is aimed for November 14, 2013. The Building Committee will report to the committee on November 21, 2013.
Window restoration and tin ceilings were discussed. Jim Bruss advised the plans could be tweeked one time after town meeting for minor change.
Fund Raising Reports:
The Fund Raising Committee reported they will be interviewing two prospective Professional Fund Raisers and Grant Writers tomorrow morning at 9:00am. They are: Mary Boswell and Shelley Geoghegan. Following meeting with them, decisions will be forthcoming regarding holding raffles, beginning with the holiday season.
Discussion ensued regarding asking the Rural Heritage Commission to become involved with sponsoring the raffle, with the work done by the members of the THRC, and the proceeds going into the Cornerstone account. It was stated that they are a strong organization and very interested in preserving the Town Hall. There appears to be much controversy regarding legal issues with holding raffles. Harry Wright, Selectmen Representative was asked to contact the Town Attorney for ruling on this.
Bradford Bridge:
Marcia Keller advised she has updated what the THRC is doing and reiterated there will be a monthly article regarding what has been accomplished and planned.
Architectural Payment:
Harry Wright was asked if he would contact the Rural Heritage Commission to request funds for the Architectural studies to date.
Eileen handed out copies of the Mission Statement from 2011, as well as the picture /documents that was handed out to everyone at last year’s Town Meeting.
TULIP was discussed, which is a very limited time frame insurance policy to obtain a liquor permit for use in fund raising.
Next meeting is scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 7:00pm
There being no other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned at 8:27pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary