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4 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 19, 2012 <br /> NEW BUSINESS- <br /> Archives <br /> USINESSArchives Building Discussion: <br /> On November 14,2012, the Town opened bids for the Archives restoration <br /> project, a CPA award of$240,000. As a result of budgetary constraints;this is the <br /> third time the Town has rebid for the project, now in its original scope. The <br /> project was modified to include HVAC,electrical improvements and minor <br /> construction only. <br /> A summary of the bids was contained in the Selectmen's informational packet. <br /> Two bids were received in the amount of$252,115 and$227,000 respectively. <br /> To date,the CPA project was expended approximately$30,000 in engineering <br /> and design, the preparation of bid documents and for hazardous material testing. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to reject the bids received for the <br /> renovation of the Mashpee Archives, and table the project at this time. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE; Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Richardson,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Cahalane,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none <br /> Discussion followed with regards to new technology, and modern capabilities to <br /> catalog and store vital Town documents and records. It was noted there may be <br /> available space at the Town Library or at the local college to store and display <br /> artifacts and documents. As the matter was reviewed, it was agreed the Town's <br /> history and culture is extremely valuable. The Archives location is within the <br /> Historic District and it is also a part of the municipal complex. Preliminary <br /> estimates to construct a new building are $450,000. <br /> In reviewing other concepts, and with the expansion of the Community Park, the <br /> building could be utilized for recreation and/or public facilities. <br />