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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/2004 Fishers Island Community Center June 29th, 2004 in the Village Office Attending: Karla Heath Sarah Moody JudiImbriglio Nate Gray Sara McLean Grace Burr Gail Cypherd Janio Spinola John Spofford Bruce Kinlin Lavouts: Sara McLean began by describing her Community Center layout. She couldn't figure out what would go on the second floor of the building. She felt that neither the day care nor the arts and crafts could go on the second floor. If there was a two-story theater, then maybe the extra space created by the second story could be used as storage. Grace described here layout and she had a one-story building with a long profile. Sarah Moody included a 2nd floor in her layout in order to decrease the profile of the building. On the 2nd floor would be the arts & crafts room and the workout room. She is particularly worried about the size and the cost. Maybe the small multi-purpose room could be eliminated. Grace wondered if we could frame out a 2nd floor. We would then have the ability to use the space if it became necessary. Karla also had a 2nd floor that included the small multi-purpose room, the arts & crafts room, and the day care center. In her layout the first floor included: the office, the large multi-purpose room, and the workout area. She didn't include the theater or the Y:, gym in her layout. The group discussed whether there was a need for a 2nd, smaller multi-purpose space if we have a dedicated arts & crafts room. The group discussed the need for a teen center that could replace the small multi-purpose space. So, instead of a space that could be adapted to many uses, the group felt that it was more appropriate to have a teen center. The group that went to Maine learned that staffmg the facility was a problem and are we prepared to staff a teen center because it is very hard to rely on volunteers. It was felt that if people want the space, they would volunteer. The group also felt that having the day- care center on the 2nd floor was problematic for a number of reasons. The group also discussed why the office should be near the workout facility. This arrangement would make it easier to oversee the workout room and increase safety. In her layout, Judi didn't include the pool. She had the large multi-purpose room, the office, theater, small multi-purpose room, workout room, day care, and arts & crafts room. She felt that seniors could use the large multi-purpose room for a number of activities so it should be in the front of the building for ease of access. John had the multi-purpose rooms on the wings of the theater, so that they could be used as theater storage. In addition they could open up create one large multi-purpose room. Grace wondered if the seats would be fixed? The group felt that if the seats were not then we would have to create storage for them as well as extra work to move them around. The group wondered how far away is the potential movie theater project from completion and how that would impact our need for a theater. There seem to be a number of unresolved issues that may not get cleared. Bruce felt we have to decide if we want a theater or not because we can't have a halfway theater. There are a number of issues surrounding a theater such as including bathrooms, etc. John thought that our group should put together exactly what we need regardless of the other project and that a theater should be included. The group discussed including a pool or not and what impact that may have on the Community Center's success. Gail felt that we should include in the facility things that the community would use and she felt that people would use a pool. Many felt that this was true but that the cost, both for construction and the operation, was too high, at least during the first phase. We could include the pool in the design of the facility, but not construct it during the first phase. Bruce asked the group what they felt the style of the building should be. The group felt that the style should be in keeping with the fort area and Fishers Island. Bruce said that the building's style would be in keeping with the picture of the old hospital building, though not as high or near to the massing of that building. In the drawings, he would include all of the pieces but there would be ones that could be taken off as part and included in different phases. Bruce collected the different layout options and will create floor plans and elevations The next meeting is tentatively schedule for two weeks from now. Bruce will wntact Judi with a day that works for him. John and Sarah Moody are going to meet with IPP and Diana Fiske about incorporating the Community Center within IPP's existing structure. Nate, Judi, Sara McLean, Sarah Moody, and John Spofford will begin creati~.a~klet explaining our efforts. .