TOWN OF LYME
Town Offices Building Committee
May 8, 2006
MINUTES
Attending: ~Patty Jenks, Town Clerk, Carole A. Bont, Administrative Assistant,
Tish Smith, Michael Woodard, Dick Jones, Tom Hunton, Tony Pippin
In Pete’s absence, Michael Woodard was acting chairperson for this meeting.
As the approval of previous meetings held had not been verbally approved and/or recorded, this was corrected at this meeting and all minutes of previously held meetings were approved as submitted.
Michael shared the outcome of a conversation he’d had with Jim Nichols based on our continuing efforts to determine if the Nichols property should continue to be considered as a viable site in our search for office property.
He learned the following:
--The Nichols’ were under the impression that the Nichols property was down the list as an option. Michael corrected this misconception by stating that the committee is interested in determining if the site could be considered an option.
--Understandably the Nichols family would like to see another hardware establishment continue in this space, but are aware that this might not happen;
--The Nichols’ have plans drawn up for previous renovation projects on the store and will locate these for this committee to see and work with for feasibility study efforts.
--The Nichols’ are receptive to having the committee proceed with a feasibility study and have granted permission to obtain measurements of the building and to proceed with design drawings based on information gained from these efforts.
Michael strongly suggested that we proceed with this and the committee concurred. It was pointed out that costs for these studies continue to build, but without the research and continued feasibility plans, we have no basis for comparison or the ability to make informed decisions/recommendations. We will keep the cost issues in mind and consider them carefully for each issue that needs addressing.
Tony Pippin made the motion that the Study Committee contact Geoff Thornton ASAP to let him know we may proceed with comparable studies as done on other considered sites so that this information may be presented and discussed at the next meeting.
Dick Jones seconded this motion and the motion was voted in the affirmative by voice vote.
Further, as the result of this vote, and upon agreement of Selectman, Dick Jones, the committee authorized Michael to contact Geoff to arrange all this. Michael will let us know if Geoff feels he might need more time.
This meeting was adjourned at 11:45 am. Next meeting will be held on Monday May 15th unless otherwise notified.
Patty Jenks, Recorder
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