4/13/1995 TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE TOWN HILL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes for April 13, g95 Members Present: Jim Vaccaro, Ray Martini, Bob 1l hritenour, C.L. I aegelin, Bob Fox, Charlie Buckingham Esc- ffii Present: Bill Hauck Also Present: Brett Donharn, Donham & Sweeney, Inc. Architects The meeting of the ll ashpee Town Half Building Committee was called to order by Jiro Vaccaro at 3:40 p.m. on April 13, 1995. As this was the first official meeting, no previous minutes were reviewed. Jim asked for discussion regarding selecting a chairperson for this committee. He suggested himself as an interim chairperson until the Torun meeting. At that time, it would be determined if this committee would be approved to continue its function and, if so, a permanent chairperson would be selected. After a brief discussion, Charlie Buckingham motioned t elect Jim Vaccaro to the chairmanship of the 11 ashpee Town Hall Building a rami ee. C.L. Nae elin seconded the m ti ni-which was carried by a unanimous vote. '`w•*kJ.._ ,Jim stated that he thinks that they may have some problems in obtaining funding approval for the proposed renovation/restoration of the Torn Hall. He had received a latter from the CIP Committee requesting a Committee member's presence at the next CIP Committee meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 1995, at 4.00 p.m. He stated that the CIP Committee had requested their presence in order to obtain more information regarding the funding requirements for the proposed renovation/restoration. Bob Whritenour stated some of the possible objections for funding that he had heard about, including the concern for preserving the historical integrity of the Town Hall building. He specifically noted the proposed renovation to the front entrance and stated that he believes there was concern that this renovation might compromise the historical integrity of the front entrance. He suggested that perhaps the Committee aright grant to re-evaluate the proposed renovation to this area. There was a brief discussion held on' ghat constitutes a building being deemed historical. The Committee determined that considering the building had been the first schoolhouse built that is still standing, it did indeed have some historical value. A discussion was thea held to suggest other possible renovation alternatives to the front entrance. The Committee took a trip outside of the building in order to vier the entrance. Bob reviewed the proposed renovation with the members and a discussion was held regarding the possible alternatives. After returning inside to the meeting room, ,Jim asked Brett Donharn what the approximate costs would be if the proposed renovation/restoration phases were