Town of Sharon

Sacred Heart Reuse Committee

Meeting Minutes of 7/11/11

Amended and Approved on 8/1/11

Sharon Community Center

Committee Attendees

Karen Friedman, Chair	Jim Michael - absent
Valeda Britton	Ed Keenan
Larry Seggelin	John Davis  - absent
Carl Gladstone	David Straus  - absent
Michael Ginsberg

Other Attendees

Alice Cheyer – 1 Glenview

Chair Report

Chair Friedman called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.  She stated that the focus of this evenings meeting is to look at the existing RFP and begin to update/draft a new RFP.  

RFP Discussion

Mr. Ginsberg began the discussion by stating that the Board of Selectmen was discussing the land available at the landfill for recreation purposes and that there would be a meeting on Wednesday to discuss. He would provide an update to this topic at the next meeting of the SHRC.

Chair Friedman asked Mr. Ginsberg if the project at the landfill were to go through would the Recreation Advisory Committee still be interested in the Sacred Heart property and Mr. Ginsberg said yes because the landfill project to build fields could cost between 1- 2 million dollars. He said that lacrosse, football, soccer and baseball teams are all interested in the Sacred Heart property. Mr. Ginsberg said in his opinion, he does not think enough money could be raised for the landfill project.

Mr. Keenan expressed his opinion by stating he does not see a lot of cars at the fields all of the time and disagrees that the fields are used March through October, including the 127 parking spaces.  Mr. Ginsberg responded that there are many travel teams and some kids play out of town.

The Committee discussed/reviewed the current matrix, item by item and provided their edited comments/changes.  Ms. Friedman said she would update the matrix and provide an edited version to the members at the next meeting.

A discussion ensued and Mr. Keenan asked if a time limit shoulder set for demolition once a party was interested in building on the site. Mr. Gladstone replied that once permitting and financing is lined up, demolition would be the next logical step.

Mr. Ginsberg asked when the Committee wanted to issue the new RFP and Chair Friedman said the RFP needs to be updated at the next meeting. The matrix was reviewed at this meeting. Town Counsel would need to review the documents as well.

The Committee said they would like to hear back from Peter O’Cain regarding the cost estimate to raise the building and they would like to hear from the Board of Health. They would also like to more clearly determine what exactly must occur if Community Preservation monies are used with regards to what actually could or could not be built.

Other Business

1. Ms. Levitts will follow up with Peter O’Cain to determine if an estimate was received for demolition of the building.

Meeting Minutes

Mr. Keenan moved to approve the meeting minutes of 6/20/11 as amended.  Mr. Gladstone seconded the motion and the Committee voted 6-0-0 in favor.

Next Meeting

8/1/11

Adjournment

Mr. Keenan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM and Mr. Gladstone seconded the motion. The Committee voted 6-0-0 in favor.