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MEMORIAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 6:30 PM Holderness Town Hall
In attendance: Pat Ford, Ed Ford, Tom Thompson, Harry Decker, Barbara Currier, Sandy Ray & guests, Kim Gould, Henry and Sally Cross of Enfield
Henry and Sally Cross traveled from Enfield, NH to discuss the process of planning, fundraising, designing and installation of the Veterans' Memorial in Enfield. Henry was the initiator and major force behind the project and was highly involved throughout the process. Attached is a photo of the monument as it stands at this time. Highlights from the discussion include the following.
The approximate total cost of the Enfield project was $55,000. Of that amount, $28,000. was needed to create 4 new monuments, ( 2 of the monuments included in the project were already in existence and were moved to the site from other locations in town). Other expenses included 4 granite benches with sandblasted inscriptions, (approximately $750. each), 2 flagpoles, lighting, sprinkler system, sod, paving, and the brick walkway. The town contributed $10,000, corporate and civic donations brought in about $22,500. The remainder of the funds was raised by selling bricks in the walkway. That effort has brought in about $20,000 thus far. The price of the cement was provided at the installer's cost & labor for the cement work was donated. The sale of bricks is detailed on the attached form. Bricks were purchased from
Corriveau Ruthier by the pallet at approximately fifty cents each. A high grade of brick was used to allow for inscriptions and long wear. A 3 foot foundation was laid under the monuments with a 16 inch base of sand for the bricks. The memorial stones are made of Georgia granite as it closely resembles NE granite in appearance but is more cost effective and higher quality. Stone Vault Company of Newport, NH, owned by Jack Grantham, created the monument stones and installed them on the site. Henry felt his price was good for the high quality of workmanship. Henry constructed a 3 dimensional model of his proposed design which he exhibited all over the town to familiarize folks with the project. He advised that the model was an important component in the overall acceptance and community involvement in the project.
Harry Decker moved, Barbara Currier seconded and the vote was unanimous (6-0 in favor) of accepting the minutes of August 31", 2006 as presented.
Barbara Currier moved, Ed Ford seconded and the vote was unanimous (6-0) in favor of accepting the minutes of the Sept. 28th, 2006 as presented.
Harry Decker reported that a 4'x8' vinyl sign is available from Mega Print for $248.00. Tom Thompson found the same thing mounted on sealed plywood for $480.00 from Dave Prescott of Prescott Signs. Inclusion of up to 350 names is no problem. Barbara Currier moved, Tom Thompson seconded and the vote was unanimous, (6-Oin favor) of purchasing a vinyl sign from Mega Print imprinted with the currently accepted list of veterans' names, to be mounted on sealed plywood by the committee members and
temporarily installed on the site of the old honor roll. Committee members will attend to purchasing and sealing the plywood, getting the names transferred to PDF or jpeg files to take to Mega Print and the installation of the temporary monument. The vinyl sign will include wording to indicate that this is a temporary sign until the new monument can be put into place. Ed Ford suggested contacting the Ashland Legion about the proper way of removing the current honor roll from the library lawn and agreed to make that contact.
Harry Decker's conversation with Larry Webster of the Library Board indicates that further information is needed to determine the septic requirements of the proposed library addition as they pertain to the use of the present septic system as well as the optional tie--in with the Curry Place system.
Tom Thompson indicated that his conversation with Adrienne Robie revealed, in his opinion, most contractors would insist that a structure such as the new memorial will have would have to be moved before they would agree to begin any construction due to the potential for damage to the memorial.
The next meeting was set for Wed., Dec. 6th, 2006, 6:30 PM @Holderness town hall.
At 8:23 PM Ed Ford moved, Barbara Currier seconded, and the vote was unanimous (6-0 in favor) of adjourning the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Ray
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