Town of Sharon

Sacred Heart Reuse Committee

Meeting Minutes of 4/10/12

Approved on 5/29/12

Sharon Community Center

Committee Attendees

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

Other Attendees

None

Chair Report

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

Discussion

Chair Friedman stated that Mr. Davis forwarded a draft version he created as pertains to the CPC project submission form. The committee reviewed the handout.

Mr. Straus suggested that a background/history section be included with the reason the committee formed, the results to date and then include community feedback.

Mr. Keenan recapped the committee’s background and what occurred since the committee was formed four years ago. He stated that he objects to providing money to build a field. He does however agree with taking the building down.

Chair Friedman said the problem is that we currently have no one interested in the property. In order to take down the building the Town would have to pay the $300,000 demolition cost and hope someone would then want to build on the property. The other option is for the Selectmen to request CPA funds to take down the building and build a field.

Mr. Gladstone said he had the impression that the Selectmen at this point are undecided but wanted the committee to begin the application process.

Chair Friedman said that the application is one option. If the funding is there to take down the building and turn it into recreation space then the CPA funds can be used.

Mr. Keenan expressed that he wants a greater burden placed on the athletic associations to build the fields as he feels they have the funding.

Mr. Straus suggested that perhaps the town should set restrictions with regards to the fields.

Chair Friedman said that the text can be reworded to say the community would like open space but the sports groups would like new fields.

Mr. Gladstone suggested that the first paragraph should discuss the parcel the building is on. He suggested more focus be placed on Parcel F.

Chair Friedman said the field did not encroach upon or impact the trees, parking or wetlands. She wants to add more background and change the focus piece.  She wants quotes for tearing down the building.

Mr. Keenan suggested that that the sports groups determine if there are any grants to help fund the field creation.

Chair Freidman said she wants to see if there are any other field estimates.

Mr. Keenan suggested that at the next meeting a vote be taken on the final version of the text.

Chair Friedman said she would follow up with landscape designer Amanda Sloan regarding her thoughts on the property.

Chair Friedman said she will ask for a name of someone to design the field. She will ask the Recreation Director how far they got with the idea of using the landfill for fields. She will follow up with Eric Hooper at the DPW regarding an official scope of work/bids to tear the building down.

Chair Friedman said she will rework the application.

Minutes

Mr. Keenan moved to approve the minutes of 3/13/12 and Mr. Gladstone seconded the motion.  The Committee voted 4-0-0 in favor.

Adjournment

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

Next Meeting

5/29/12

Attachments

1. Draft CPC Project Submission Form from John Davis.