Town of East Hampton
Facilities Implementation Task Force
December 5, 2008
Town Hall Meeting Room
Minutes
Present: Melissa Engel, Frank Grzyb, Ted Hintz, Jeff Jylkka, Jeff O’Keefe, John Tuttle, Mike Vasquenza, Sue Weintraub
Absent: Judith Golden
Call to order: Chairperson Engel called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Hintz, to approve the minutes of October 23rd and November 6th with the correction that Ms. Weintraub noted her concern that there is no community master plan and also she should be listed as present on the October 23rd minutes.
Parking Discussion: Brian Solywoda and Mike Sorano of Friar Associates presented a proposed site plan for the new town hall located at the Center School property which included 63 additional parking spaces. This proposal would bring the total parking spaces to 107. Mr. Solywoda will speak to Chief Reimondo regarding the number of parking spaces needed for their vehicles.
Memorial School Land Discussion: Friar Associates also presented a proposed site plan for the new Center School on the existing Memorial School property. The building would be approximately 38,000 square feet which includes a gym and cafeteria. There was discussion of a possible hallway connecting the new building with the existing Memorial School. The total parking spaces proposed is 143. There was discussion of utilizing geothermal wells, which would need to be researched. Also fire truck access around the building will need to be researched further.
Update on Deliverables: Educational specifications will be discussed with the Board of Education. There will be meetings in January to review the proposed plans for each portion of the project.
Media Discussion: Mr. Vasquenza proposed putting together an informational communication to the public from the task force as a whole in favor of the projects. There was discussion regarding the task force putting forth one uniform message from the group. Ms. Weintraub noted her concern that there is no community master plan.
The next meeting is planned for January 8, 2009.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Mr. Hintz, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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