A) CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Chairman Hugh Mason

Present: Dan Barron, Jeff Porter, Mayor Gabe Campbell, John Taylor, Jeannine Wallace, Fred DiMartino, John Kurtz, and Hugh Mason
Absent: Mary Feindt

B) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as presented.

C) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

None

D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. October 28, 2002 Regular Meeting Minutes

Motion made by Dan Barron and seconded by Jeannine Wallace to approve the minutes as written. Motion adopted unanimously.

E) PUBLIC INPUT, NOT RELATED TO OTHER AGENDA ITEMS

None

F) NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion on Use of Old Middle School and Utility Cost Sharing Agreement

Chairman Mason reviewed the request with the Board. The DDA and the Library are looking at the feasibility to purchase the old Middle School site. Individuals recently toured to the building. The School has agreed to hold taking any action for six months. The School has requested that others pay for the cost of utilities. The Library has agreed to pay for one-half of the cost of utilities, up to a maximum of $10,000.

City Manager Mike Wiesner reviewed the proposal from Engberg Anderson to evaluate the existing building, prepare an engineering study of the potential reuse of the building as a library and/or a community center and if necessary, determine what is involved should the building need to be demolished. The Library will be the lead agency on the project. The study will not exceed $32,500. He has checked references on Engberg Anderson.

Jeannine Wallace stated that people want the Library to stay in the center of town and that citizens are interested in the possibility of a Library /community center using the old Middle School building. She also feels that residential areas should not be used for parking lots.

Chairman Mason asked for conformation that the DDA had funds available to do the study and pay for one-half of the utilities. Mr. Wiesner advised that the DDA had funds available.

Marilyn Hall, member of the Library Building Committee, advised that Board that there is a similar style of building, designed by the same architect, being used as a community center down state. Connie Saltonstall also stated that people are excited about the possibility of using the historical building.

Motion made by Jeff Porter and seconded by Jeannine Wallace that the DDA fund a study by Engberg Anderson to evaluate the existing building for a not to exceed amount of $32,500, and that the DDA pay for building utilities up to $10,000. Motion adopted unanimously.

G) OLD BUSINESS

None.

H) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None.

I) ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by John Taylor and seconded by Fred DiMartino to adjourn. Motion adopted.

Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.