2001-2005-SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE

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suggested that he, Harold Klegman and Bud Abbott review the cost estimate to be certain it is reasonable and accurate. Partitions installation. Iry reported that on Friday the architect was directed to work with the partition supplier on the rails to ensure their proper installation. Grant Issues. • Ground rules for use of the new Senior Center were discussed. A copy of the rules discussed is attached to printed set of these minutes. • Joyce Mason cautioned that it must be made known that the building is not a community building. • Jim Long is to let Heidi McLaughlin, Leisure Services, know they cannot use building for the next 5 years because of grant requirements. However, it can be used if the program is limited to Seniors. • Joyce Mason advised that the 5-year period starts when the project is completed. PROJECTS Furnishings–Jim Long. • The representative from W B Mason didn't show up last Friday. Meeting was rescheduled for next Wednesday. The furniture selections are not moving as fast as Jim would like, but with the new completion timeframe of year-end we should be okay. • Keying system for doors is basically finished. • Arrangement of tile has been decided—going with original design JCA presented. • Decorator has a clear idea of what they want to do in the lounge area. • Having most problems with universal chair selection. • Cost of the move from the existing building to the new building will come out of budget. An assessment will be made as to what will have to be moved. Joyce Mason noted that the wireless unit would be installed on the new building to interconnect the Town computers. Ed Adams has supplied Joyce Mason with the phone number of the outfit that has four Gateway computers available for a non-profit organization. Iry reported that the Friends purchased a new digital piano for the new Center; it's%paid for at this point. Landscaping–Ed Adams. - Ed Adams read an e-mail from Jim Vaccaro to Bud Abbott(copy attached to printed set of these minutes). Joyce Mason explained the reference to Waste Water Treatment. She said that the RFP is in; Town Planner and Sewer Commissioner are to review the proposal. The Town will then negotiate the final cost with Mashpee Commons. - Joyce stated she's been told the realignment design has been fine-tuned. They've had input from the Fire and Police; they are coming to Board of Selectmen meeting (8/16 or 8/30)for final approval. - Joyce said that all paving work will be done before plants close but signals will not be fully operational at that time. Signal should be operational several weeks after Center opens. - Iry noted that a decision has to be made as to when to plant grass, etc., in order to determine when the irrigation system will be needed. - Big trees should be put in before seeding grass. - Outside faucets should be connected to the well for watering plants and trees Ernest Virgilio will mark a set of plans to show where underground pipes were placed, to assist irrigation planning and well hook-ups. Ed Adams will get his committee together to compile a list of what will be planted. The Committee is waiting for input from Mashpee Commons in order to proceed. Iry will follow up with Mashpee Commons. Decorations/Selections. They are looking at blinds and blinds installation. Fund Raising. The committee has done the mailing to million dollar plus people. Mailing to 4,000 asking for donations will be going out shortly. 2