Town of Colchester
WJJMS/ Community Center/Senior Center Building Committee
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2012 - 7:00 PM
William J. Johnston Middle School - Media Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Thomas Tyler, Anthony Tarnowski, Joseph DeLucia, Joseph Ruiz, Paul Picard, Pam Scheibelein
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Director of Facilities Greg Plunkett, Senior Center Director Patti White, Board of Education Liaison Brad Bernier, Superintendent Karen Loiselle, Commission on Aging Liaison Goldie Liverant, Board of Selectman Liaison Rosemary Coyle, Ryan Blessing
1. Call to order: Chairman Tyler called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Additions to Agenda: None
3. Citizens Comments: Citizens commented on architects that were interviewed.
4. Approval of Minutes
* January 26, 2012: J. DeLuccia motioned to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2012 meeting correcting typos: questioned to questions in item 6; guidelines to recommendations, substitute to subcontractor in item 8, seconded by A. Tarnowski. All members voted in favor with P. Picard and P. Scheibelein abstaining. MOTION CARRIED.
* February 1, 2012: J. DeLuccia motioned to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2012 meeting item 3 noting that the school, community center, and senior center are of equal importance, seconded by A. Tarnowski. All members voted in favor with P. Scheibelein abstaining. MOTIONED CARRIED.
5. Discussion and Possible Action on the selection of an architect: Committee members evaluated architects based on interviews and qualifications. After a lengthy discussion and the opening of sealed bids A. Tarnowski motioned to request the Board of Selectman to authorize the signing of any and all contracts with Tecton Architects, Inc for the sum of $32,500 for the purpose of developing schematic drawings and cost estimates for the Colchester Senior Center Community Center, Middle School building project, seconded by J. Ruiz. Vote was unanimous. MOTION CARRIED.
6. Discussion of Community Liaisons: Members need to determine liaisons needed to assist in community outreach. Further discussion was tabled until next meeting.
7. Citizens Comments: All non-members present commended Committee members and Mr. Plunkett for all their hard work and ability to work together to accomplish so much in such a short period of time.
8. Adjournment: P. Picard motioned to adjourn, seconded by J. DeLuccia. Vote was unanimous. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Tyler adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Submitted by,
Dawn LePage, Clerk
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