Announcements:

Public Input Session -
    When: Wednesday June 10, 2009
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: Old Center Town Hall, # North Rd.

Mission:

To advise as to potential long-term viable operational uses for the Old Town Hall and North Town Hall buildings.  Provide interim updates and a final report to the Town Manager and make a presentation at a Board of Selectmen meeting.   

Tasks:

·         Develop an initial determination of interest in each building by meeting with local residents, business people, civic groups, and others who may have an intended use for each of the buildings.

·         Conduct a public hearing(s) to develop a vision for the use of each building. Highest priority should be given to long-term (5-10 years), financially viable models which retain community access for the townspeople and preserve the historic character of the buildings.

·         Estimate the potential revenue that may be derived from the proposed use of each building.  This may include revenue from community and/or commercial uses of all or a portion of each building. 

·         Estimate the projected cost of the proposed use of each building.  This will include utility, custodial, insurance, maintenance, and other operational costs.

·         Maintain effective communication with the Permanent Building Committee, which will be developing a capital investment plan of the cost to renovate each building.

·         Assist the Town Manager in the integration of the utilization study committee’s findings with the Permanent Building Committee’s capital investment plan to develop a recommendation for the long-term use of each of the buildings.

Membership:

The committee is composed of five (5) members appointed by the Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen.

Steve Roberts, Chairman

Fred Merriam, Vice-Chairman

Matt Hanson, Clerk

Gail Kruglak

William Gilet, Jr

Committee Activities:

The committee shall comply with will relevant State laws, Town bylaws, and regulations, including, but not limited to: the Open Meeting Laws, Public Records Laws, and the Conflict of Interest Law.