Church Exploratory Committee

Charge of the Church Exploratory Committee

Commission Members were chosen to represent a cross section of Town of Middlefield interest groups.  It includes representation of Board of Selectmen, Economic Development Commission, Historical Society, Board of Finance, Financial Director (non voting appointee) and at large resident.

It is the desire of the Board of Selectmen that the Church Exploratory Committee:

• Reason for the Town acquiring the property (Historical, Environmental, Fiscal, Town Character etc.)
• Identify specific assets to be acquired
  • Church Hall, School Building, Town Green
• Identify potential uses of the Church property should the town acquire it.
  • Relocation of Town Hall
  • Imposition of development and use restrictions in advance of property resale
  • Other
• Participate in and or support the property negotiation terms and conditions.

The Board of Selectmen is directing the Committee to meet with the real estate agent to discuss the current terms and conditions and to familiarize themselves with the current property condition.

Hold an initial public hearing to inform the public of the present current offer and to hear town input on their view of the acquisition and potential uses of the property post-acquisition.

After careful thought, respectful debate, and deliberate considerations, bring forward a recommendation to be presented at a public hearing to inform the committee’s recommendations, and receive input from the town.

The recommendation should include:

• The Plan to Acquire or not Acquire the property including justification.
• Property Disposition (plan)
• Budgetary Implications
  • Acquisition Cost
  • Annual Operating Costs
  • Capital Improvement Budget (including Timing)
  • Rental Income Projections
• Timeline for project
  • Approvals, Hurdles, etc.

A final report will be submitted to the Board of Selectmen including the concerns from the public hearing and how to address those concerns.

Regular Meetings

Meetings will be held every other Tuesday beginning February 4th, at 4:00pm in room 2 of the Middlefield Community Center

Members

Bob Yamartino, First Selectman
Susan McNamara, Board of Finance
Ken Twombly, Middlefield Cemetery
Fran Gudelski, Historical Society
John Giamatteo,, Economic Development Committee
Cheryl Pizzo, Town Resident
Howard Weissberg, Town Resident

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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