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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CTHBC - 09/05/2017 Town Hall Renovation Advisory Committee Meeting Town of Cohasset Selectmen's Office Town Hall 41 Highland Ave. Cohasset, MA 02025 09/05/2017 In attendance: Sam Wakeman Mary McGoldrick, Chair Carolyn Coffey Fran Collins Tom Reardon Josiah Stevenson Mark Toomey Wendell Kalsow, Architect Doug Manley, Architect Shane Nolan OPM Susan Bruce Missing: Brian Joyce, Director of Public works Chris Senior, Town Manager The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 7:03 pm. The minutes for the meeting held on 08/29/2017 were presented for approval. For this meeting the architects were asked to show a 3D presentation of the proposed building and a cross section of the proposed Atrium. Shane noted that it is time for the Committee to settle on a scheme number; Option 3 or Option 3A. It was noted that the site plan will stay the same for both options. Mark Toomey stated that members of the public have asked that the Art Wall designated for the first floor be converted to a War Memorial for the Veterans of Cohasset. Doug Manley stated that the War Memorial is shown on the second floor. It was noted that McGinley Kalsow Et Associates had taken comments from the last meeting and worked them into the new conceptual drawing; the historical building retains prominence on the Common, the outside was livened up; the windows on the first and second floors were reduced in size. Discussion led to Option 3 or Option 3A. (Option 3A does not correct the discrepancy in floor heights between the old and new structures). Option 3 had been discussed previously. It was discussed that Option 3 would have more useable space. Shane Nolan, OPM noted that the costs for both designs would be essentially identical. Fran Collins asked if the Committee had put the idea of a third floor to rest. It was answered yes, that decision was voted and approved at the last meeting. A motion was brought before the committee to decide which Option the Committee Chair would present to the Board of Selectmen. The Committee voted unanimously to move forward with Option 3 to present to the Board of selectman. Discussion led to LEED Certification of the building. Shane Nolan stated that most buildings built today meet the LEED requirements. Discussion will take place as to whether or not the Town will want to pay for the certification. Upcoming Meeting Dates/Events Board of Selectmen 9/12 Common Historical Commission 9/13 First Public Meeting to Tour Town Hall 9/23 Place Holder for Public Meeting 10/02 It was discussed that it would be best to meet with the Capital and Advisory Committees prior to Public Meetings. The Chair made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The Motion was seconded by Carolyn Coffey. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.