Public Safety Building Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 2, 2008
6:05 PM Holden Municipal Light Department
Present: Christopher Lucchesi, Karl Makela, David White, Rick Bates, Bob Beck, Hal Lane (6:30), Chief Chandler
Absent: Brian Forts, Mary Ryan, Chief Sherrill, Peter Liddy
Others Present: Ben Woodburg, Ed Myers, Dave Ellis
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM.
Approval of previous minutes:
There was no quorum to accept prior meeting minutes.
Public Comment:
Ben Woodburg addressed the meeting saying the Committee should ask the selectmen a series of questions regarding Public Safety Building Project. Ben expressed another rallying cry, "should we build it anyway? Right Building, right time, right cost, should we build anyway?"
Ed Myer addressed the meeting - 3 questions
*PSBC 5mm from IIF...
*Recent article will be...
*Given 15.5 mm project-hold until May v/s March.
See Written Questions submitted to the chairman.
Comments from the Chair:
General Discussion:
A discussion took place on dates for the election and town meeting. It was voted to put off a final vote until the 1-9-2008 meeting.
Regarding the dissemination of information facts and questions were raised:
Light department needs to be done by 1-25-2008
Should we do separate mailer?
Can we use R-911
Can we use a large post card sized building?
Discussed the Committee's FAQ's.
Potential meeting with HAT on 2/6/2008
Discussion about IIF spending
Public Comment:
Dave Ellis expressed good comments, such as a need for education support. How do we get the parents on board?
Bob Beck suggests the need to emphasize "public safety" and that we are on call 24/7. Need to encourage the public to "support your police and fire" Accentuate the idea that we provide support for the community 24/7 and the Public Safety Building is where that support begins. The support begins wya before the call comes in; we are getting ready at the public safety center in anticipation of any and all emergencies.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Approved: February 6, 2008
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