Town of Sharon

Sacred Heart Reuse Committee

Meeting Minutes of 2/13/12

Approved on 3/13/12

Sharon Community Center

Committee Attendees

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

Other Attendees

None

Chair Report

Ms. Friedman called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

RFP

Ms. Friedman stated that she, Mr. Keenan and Mr. Gladstone attended the Finance Committee Meeting and reviewed what they were going to present to the Selectmen. Ms. Friedman stated that the Committee is going to recommend tearing down the building and turning the property into several multi use fields. It is thought that the money for demolition would be earmarked from the debt service account.

A brief discussion ensued regarding the cost to demolish the building. Ms. Friedman suggested that additional funds be requested in case of any environmental issues when the building comes down. 

Mr. Gladstone commented that he met with the Selectmen who have not decided if they want an additional RFP issued once the building comes down.

Mr. Seggelin suggested that the Town should be responsible to remove the debris which would be more cost effective than hiring an outside company.

Mr. Gladstone said that getting rid of debris is very costly.

Ms. Friedman will contact Mr. O’Cain regarding taking down the building and the DPW’s involvement.

Ms. Friedman said that the Board of Selectmen want a landscape architect to prepare a presentation of what the fields would look like. She will contact the Recreation Department and sports team directors to see if they have a volunteer for this project. The Selectmen she said, thanked the Committee for their hard work.

Ms. Friedman said that moving forward depends on the results at the Capital Outlay meeting on Thursday.

Mr. Keenan said he wants to see what becomes of building ball fields at the landfill.

Ms. Friedman solicited the opinion of the members as far as what they would like to occur once the building comes down.  Mr. Seggelin suggested that issuing another RFP was a good idea.  Mr. Keenan said he wants to see something that is tax producing.

Ms. Friedman read an email from Corey Snow, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee regarding being allowed to use CPA funds to tear down the building. She said she will follow up with him to obtain additional details.

Mr. Gladstone stated that if CPA funds are used to tear down the building then you need to build a field. No additional RFP can be issued.

Mr. Friedman asked if the town pays to take down the building could CPA funds be used to build a field.

Minutes

Mr. Keenan moved to approve the minutes of 1/3012. Mr. Seggelin seconded the motion and the Committee voted 4-0-0 in favor.

Adjournment

Mr. Keenan moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM and Mr. Seggelin seconded the motion. The Committee voted 4-0-0 in favor.

Next Meeting

3/12/12

Attachments

None