Town of Colchester
WJJMS/ Community Center/Senior Center Building Committee
Regular Meeting
October 25, 2012 - 7:00 PM
WJJMS Media Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Thomas Tyler, Paul Picard, Joseph Ruiz, Irene Malsbenden, Pam Scheibelein
Members Absent: Joseph DeLucia, Anthony Tarnowski
Others Present: Tecton Architect associates Marco Tommasini, Board of Selectman Liaison Rosemary Coyle, Board of Education Liaison Brad Bernier, Director of Facilities Greg Plunkett, Ryan Blessing, Bacon Academy Civic Students
1. Call to order: Chairman Tyler called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Additions to Agenda: None
3. Citizens Comments:
a) Discussion of Correspondence Received: Members discussed questions and concerns that have been received through email and Face book. G. Plunkett will send responses. (See attached)
P. Picard arrived at this time.
4. Approval of Minutes
* October 11, 2012: P. Scheibelein motioned to approve the minutes of the
October 11, 2012 meeting, seconded by J. Ruiz. Members voted in favor with
P. Scheibelein abstaining. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Architect Report: None
6. Planning for Public Presentations:
a) Discussion of Upcoming Public Forum: A presentation is scheduled for November 13, 2012 at the Senior Center. The Public Forum on November 15, 2012 is being publicized.
7. Citizens Comments: Members spoke with a remaining Bacon Academy Civic Student about the project.
8. Adjournment: J. Ruiz motioned to adjourn, seconded by P. Picard. Vote was unanimous. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Tyler adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Submitted by,
Dawn LePage, Clerk
Correspondence Received
To be reviewed Thursday, October 25, 2012
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:01 AM
To: Gregg Schuster
Subject: senior center proposal
hi.
please allow me to comment on the proposal that would relocate the
senior center up to the intermediate school. i have heard from some
seniors that that are not excited about being in an area (even if they
have their own space) which is populated by kids.
has anyone asked the seniors?
i assume that you have considered a new stand-alone facility
that would represent a forward-thinking approach, and would serve the
growing population of seniors in the years to come. perhaps it could be
bonded at low interest rates, and be a showpiece for the community.
just my two cents.
--
Stephen L. Schwartz
Chairman & CEO
S&S Worldwide
75 Mill Street
Colchester, CT 06415
860-537-3451
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:18 AM
Cc: Greg Plunkett
Subject: FW: Proposed new senior center
Joe,
FYI on the below e-mail. I also received this comment via Facebook:
re: WJJMS renovation - instead of a cafe, hair salon, and library (all
in place elsewhere in town), why not put in a public pool with a water
fitness instructor for the seniors?
Thanks,
Gregg
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 6:51 PM
To: Gregg Schuster
Subject: Proposed new senior center
The existing senior center serves as the home of 6-8 veterans groups and
is the center for veterans programs in Colchester. However, the
recently issued informational brochure does not mention the veterans
groups or services or as being part of the future facilities or program
at the proposed new senior center. The overwhelming majority of the
members of the veterans groups are senior citizens and we are concerned
that we are being forgotten as this proposal moves forward.
What steps are being taken to insure that Colchester veterans groups,
which have a membership of over 400 residents, are being actively
considered as part of the planning for this future facility?
-- Alphonse Letendre Commander American Legion 860-917-8391
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Alphonse Letendre
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