4/26/1995 TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE TOWN HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes for April 19, 1995 Page Bob Fox asked what will happen at the Town Meeting if the Committee asks for $1.5 million for this project and it is not approved, or if it is approved and goes out to bid, if the bids core bank high. Jiro stated that if the integrity of the project would be compromised due to budgetary restraints, then the Committee would end up having to go back to the Selectmen. Charlie asked if the Committee was getting much cooperation from the tribe because the proposed renovation/restoration would involve preserving a historical building. Jim stated that he had not heard anything one wary or another. Jim asked Committee members to review the proposed handout brochure for any changes in order to prepare it in time for the Town Meeting. He asked them to review one section at a time. Under "Project History", Charlie suggested that somewhere in the last paragraph it should mention, "this would keep the Town Hall in a historical building". Jinn stated that this was important and is addressed in the "Summary" section. Under "Proposed Solution": Bob Whritenour suggested a grammatical correction from "the total project will be done on two construction phases" to "the total project will be done in two construction phases". Jim stated that this will be corrected. Under "Summary", Jim asked for suggestions on how to emphasis the historical significance more on point "Phase I construction will restore and perpetuate the use of the Town's only historic building." Bob 1lhritenour suggested it read "primary historic building". After a brief discussion, it was determined that it should read "Phase construction will restore and perpetuate the use of the only historical building located in the traditional center of Town." Bob Fox suggested putting in a co'n'vent regarding the upgrading of ha'ndica'pped accessibility and that this project would provide for all necessary handicapped accommodations. Jim asked Bob Whritenour if the last point was worded correctly. Bill Hauck also asked if it was to be funded for the 10 year or 20 year schedule. Bob stated that it was approved for the 15 year schedule. Tard hg asked Jim if the last point was confusing. Jinn suggested beginning this point by starting Completing the construction in phases provides ..." .Jim asked the members for any other "hot buttons" that the members would like to include. Bob Whritenour stated that he felt all the necessary points have been brought out. The Committee continued by reviewing the back page of the handout brochure. Jim asked for suggestions on new wording to replace "Specific action items It was determined that it should read "Scope of improvements vements included in Phase I are:$$ Upon reviewing the Scope of Improvement Items, Jim stated that the only item that the Selectmen asked for was the redefining of the Great Hall into 'meeting rooms and providing for cablecast facilities. The Committee proceeded to discuss the plan of action for the Town Meeting and how the proposal would be presented. It was determined that Charlie, Ray, and Bob Fox would hand out the brochure. Jim asked Charlie to speak at the Town Meeting, and asked him which area he would like to speak on. Charlie stated that he would like to emphasize the historical significance aspect of restoring the Samuel G. Davis school building. He also stated that Betty Jones might want to speak on how the people that use the senior Center have really appreciated having the facility. Jim started that the Town Treasurer has offered to speak on health issues. At this pointin the meeting, Bill Hauck stated he had to. leave, but wished to thank the Committee members for attending the CIP 'meeting last geek. Jinn continued by asking the members for suggestions on who else they thought would speak on their behalf at the Town Meeting. Jim also started that he would ask Judy to find ar native American to speak. Bob Fox suggested hawing Ann Shaw speak regarding the present conditions in the offices. Bob vhritenour started that someone from the CIP Committee should speak. It was