HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-PBC-rep-annual.pdf January 25, 1996
PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT FOR 1995 TOWN REPORT
PERMANENT BUILDING GETTING READY FOR 2000 PLUS
Poised ready to provide technical assistance on the next project to come
up, the Permanent Building Committee saw the completion of the new
combined dispatch center in the Police Building of the town buildings
complex Along with the new communications center came renovated
detention cells , booking center and front entrance, including a ramp for
wheelchair accessibility Thus some of the most pressing needs of that
building were addressed, and safety services dispatching could be
consolidated in one facility
In addition, Maria Hastings School renovations were completed in 1995,
largely thanks to John Moynihan of the School Department, with some PBC
assistance and participation Now plans are being formulated for all
the other schools in the system to become equally equipped
The committee has begun working with Cary Memorial Library staff and
committees as they shape a major library renovation Already the
committee has contributed its expertise in the selection of architects
who are now preparing schematic plans If town meeting and the state
give approvals in 1996, the committee will be tackling a major project
Permanent Building Committee 1995 Report - Page 2
Also involving committee attention were air quality at Fire Department
headquarters and possible adaptations to make all town buildings
accessible for everyone
William R Bruckman, appointed by Town Manager at the very end of 1994,
was elected chairman in late November Other Town Manager appointed PBC
members are Theodore M Edson, Peter D Johnson, Daniel L McCabe, and
James J Scanlon Also serving on the committee are representatives of
schools William P Kennedy and Mary Lou Touart as well as
representatives of Cary Library Walter Pierce and Mary Lou Touart
Erna S Greene, Secretary 862-0026