Soldiers Memorial Commission Meeting February 11, 2025
6:00 pm Holyoke War Memorial Building
310 Appleton St, Holyoke 01040
Pledge
Roll Call
Accept January 14th Minutes
Old Business
Furnace repair status
Sound system and status of required three quotes
Locks and security update
Waiting room status
POW display
Room named for veteran?
Volunteer building monitors during business hours
New Business
Security of the building during business hours
Bathroom entry
Batteries for floor machine
February 4th review
Schedule room cleanup and dumpster. Mayor made some offers.
Internal drain problem status
Planning for eventual financial independence of board and building.
Set next meeting for March 11th.
Ken Harstine
February 11th Minutes:
Pledge
Roll Call
Accept January 14th Minutes
Old Business
Furnace repair status
Sound system and status of required three quotes
Locks and security update
Waiting room status
POW display
Room named for veteran?
Volunteer building monitors during business hours
New Business
Security of the building during business hours
Bathroom entry
Batteries for floor machine
February 4th review
Schedule room cleanup and dumpster. Mayor made some offers.
Internal drain problem status
Planning for eventual financial independence of board and building.
Set next meeting for March 11th.
Ken Harstine
January 14th Minutes
Roll Call
Colleen Chesemere
Nelson Sarrao
Kevin Thomas
Ken Harstine
Rick Purcell
Laddy Rua
Welcome and statements from new members Colleen Nelson and Kevin
Colleen would like to keep the building looking sharp.
Nelson would like to expand things happening for veterans
Kevin would like to see building dressed up. Would like to see a monthly dinner for all veterans.
Accept minutes. Rick makes motion and Colleen seconds.
Repairs have been made to roof.
Furnace repair costs to be approved by city.
Sound system. MIFA will work up a plan. Nelson S. will seek another quote for a sound and light system.
New keys have been made for new tenants. Key codes as well. Our security has been connected to the city systems. We need a key box. Internal doors need locks to control accessible spaces.
Chandeliers to have lamps replaced by Memorial Day 2025
2nd floor renovations:
Painting and ceiling repairs complete
Floors to be cleaned and waxed.
Should have ropes and signs to define where daily visitors are allowed.
We should pursue a ramp or other handicapped access to the stage. How to proceed. Contact city ADA commission.
Need new keys and codes for new commissioners.
Looking for security system backup control and internet person. Person or persons to prepare a security plan and procedure.
Waiting room and seating in all spaces for persons who need it.
POW display needs to be completed with standard components.
Was a room named for a specific veteran?
Who can volunteer to be in the building during business hours (m-f, 7:30-16:30)?
Please respond with your availability.
Motion for next meeting February 11th.