Town Hall Restoration Committee oversight

June 16, 2015 Cheryl Behr Town Hall Restoration Oversight Committee 0

Town Hall Restoration Oversight Committee

June 11, 2015

5:30 pm – Youth Room – BACC

 

In attendance:  Brackett Scheffy; Everett Kitredge; Marcia Keller; Harry Wright; Karen Hambleton; Nikki Dubare; Kelly Gale; Beth Downs; Claire James; David Halsted

 

Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm.

  1. Kelly Gale explained where her progress on the plans stood. She had questions regarding the style of the door to be placed on the Handicapped access – Solid door, 6 insets etc. To match the Front Door it was decided to match the style of the front entrance doors.
  2. Beth Downs questioned whether the committee had an alternative if the Division of Historic Resources (DHR) had issue with the plan.
  3. Claire James had not yet seen the plan and was shown the plan as it exists.
  4. Kelly asked if the building was still going to “squared off” (off the old kitchen) and was answered in the affirmative.
  5. Beth Downs asked if a decision had been reached on the basement. Discussion followed on the benefits of the full foundation. Questions were raised on whether DHR would approve. Possibilities are promising for approval.
  6. What needs to done?
  1. Plans need to be completed and submitted to DHR and LCHIP. Kelly Gale estimates another 3 week to complete. She need to provide DHR with phased plans and elevations for the final project. This time line is for her work only and does not include the time for electrical, mechanical or plumbing plans to be completed. **clarification from Kelly – the three weeks is conditional on other demands on her time.
  2. Kelly requested the computer cable/phone entrance to the building be remove from the parking lot side and place in another less visible location.
  3. Jim Bibbo stepped down from the chairman position of planning committee and requested that Marcia Keller be reappointed as chair. Jim will continue to work with her and others.
  4. Can not do anything to the building that can not be removed and return the building to its historic origins.
  5. Restrictions on type of insulation used in various areas of the building.
  6. Suggestion was made to ask the RHC (Rural Heritage Connection) to handle all fund raising. Discussion regarding the release of funds, managing the LCHIP Grant, amount of match needed for the grant
  7. Jim Bibbo will continue to pursue a grant for the second floor renovation under RHC.
  8. Brackett Scheffy will contact Eileen Kelly to obtain the information on pledges.
  9. Claire James outlined the plan for her committee (public relations) to establish a survey on the town hall. She proposes calling all town residents with a number of questions and provide them with answers they may need to make an informed decision. Monthly articles in the bridge will answer those questions most frequently asked. Claire hopes this will generate enthusiasm for the project and encourage people to donate.
  10. Marcia Keller questioned why the CIP was submitted with the $1,200,000 figure. General consensus was to submit the CIP request as prepared.Next meeting scheduled for July 9th at 5:30pm in the youth room of the Community Center. Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm