MORETOWN
TOWN HALL
Committee update to Selectboard on �November 15, 2021
Moretown Town Hall Committee:
Clark Amadon, Michelle Beard, Allison Dellner, Denise Gabaree, Carla Lewis, Meg Schultz, Cory Stephenson, Don Wexler
PRESERVE THE PAST. EMBRACE THE FUTURE.
Moretown Town Hall will redefine engaged community and active service as we know it.
WE BELIEVE:
We, the Moretown Town Hall Committee, envision a broader and inclusive scope for the future of Moretown Town Hall as outlined in this PROPOSAL.
LET US PROPOSE HOW:
7 Architectural Renderings
1 MOREFEST*
2 SURVEYS
2 PUBLIC MEETINGS
454 CHECKMARKS
WORK TO DATE:
*Morefest September 25, 2021 at Moretown Recreation Field
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EAST WALL VIEW (ENTRY): circulation desk and proposed draft lobby
Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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WEST (STAGE) VIEW: Elevator/Lift with 3 STOPS (lower hall & accessible entry, main floor, stage floor)
Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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NORTH SECTION THROUGH LIFT: Elevator/Lift with 3 STOPS (lower hall & accessible entry, main floor, stage floor)
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Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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LOWER HALL: ADA and life SAFETY measures incorporated as noted within Bill Gallop’s report
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Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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PROPOSED EXTERIOR SITE PLAN: ADA and life SAFETY measures incorporated as noted within Bill Gallop’s report
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Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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MAIN HALL: Design TRANSFORMS to LIBRARY mode via moveable bookcases and efficient use of space
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Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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MAIN HALL: Design TRANSFORMS from library mode to AUDIENCE mode with 112 seats
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Architectural drawings by Moretown resident architect, Elga Gemst
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MOREFEST
2021!
Architectural drawings, info booth, and survey conducted at Morefest 2021
PRESERVE THE PAST. EMBRACE THE FUTURE.
Morefest took place September 25, 2021 at Moretown Recreation Field (largest attendance to date!)
1 — What do you want to do at the Town Hall?
WE ASKED:
*Morefest September 25, 2021 survey asking participants to jot down on provided oversized poster boards what they’d like to do at Town Hall. Numbers in parens indicate duplication.
FIRST SURVEY
THEY SAID:
Library Services
(5) Library Expansion
(2) Library
Check out Books
Community Events
(5) Town Meeting
(2) Community Events without
paying insurance fee
(2) Craft Fair
Entertainment
(4) Watch Movies
(3) Open Mic
Play Board Games
Music Venue
Put together Puzzles
Karaoke
Bingo
Physical/Social Activities
(5) Contra Dancing
(3) Keep Main Hall open for Bands/Dancing
Dance Salsa
Dance
Line Dancing
(3) Exercise Class
Yoga
Educational Classes & Discussions
(4) Cooking Classes
NVC - Nonviolent Communication
practice- stretch -support
History Discussions
Clubs/Groups with Common Interests
(4) Book Club
(2) Knitting Group
Ham Radio Club
Gardening Club
Tie Trout Flies
Food/Social Gatherings
(5) Winter Farmers Market
(3) Community Dinners
(3) Chicken Pie Supper
(2) Soup-A-Thon
(2) Halloween Party
Chili Cookoffs
Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Potlucks
Free Candy
Bakery
To Go Dinners
*Morefest September 25, 2021 survey asking participants to jot down on provided oversized poster boards what they’d like to do at Town Hall. Numbers in parens indicate duplication.
At Morefest we created a flyer to inform and invite community conversation: in person, October 17, or virtual, October 21, 2021
INVITATION:
*Morefest September 25, 2021 survey asking participants to jot down on provided oversized poster boards what they’d like to do at Town Hall. Numbers in parens indicate duplication.
1 — What would you support at Town Hall?
WE ASKED:
*At the October 17, 2021 in person meeting at Town Hall, we displayed the posters from Morefest September 25, 2021 and asked attendees to put a check mark next to the activities they would support.
SECOND SURVEY
THEY SAID:
Library Services
(13) Library
(11) Library Expansion
(11) Check out Books
Community Events
(13) Community Events without paying insurance fee
(12) Craft Fair
(11) Town Meeting
Food/Social Gatherings
(12) Community Dinners
(12) Halloween Party
(12) Chili Cookoffs
(12) Potlucks
(11) Winter Farmers Market
(11) Chicken Pie Supper
(11) Soup-A-Thon
(11) Bakery
(11) To Go Dinners
(9) Cookies with Mrs. Claus
(7) Free Candy
Entertainment
(13) Music Venue
(12) Watch Movies
(12) Open Mic
(12) Karaoke
(11) Play Board Games
(11) Put together Puzzles
(11) Bingo
Educational Classes & Discussions
(12) Cooking Classes
(11) Nonviolent Communi-
cation (practice-stretch-support)
(11) History Discussions
Clubs/Groups with Common Interests
(12) Book Club
(12) Knitting Group
(12) Ham Radio Club
(12) Gardening Club
(12) Tie Trout Flies
*At the October 17, 2021 in person meeting at Town Hall, we displayed the posters from Morefest September 25, 2021 and asked attendees to put a check mark next to the activities they would support.
with 454 check marks
Physical/Social Activities
(13) Keep Main Hall open for Bands/Dancing
(12) Contra Dancing
(12) Dance Salsa
(12) Dance
(12) Line Dancing
(12) Exercise Class
(12) Yoga
THEIR COMMENTS:
Library Services
Love the idea of combining! Especially to
support Library and all that can happen
together!
Wifi Accessibility for all
Subscriptions (Ex.-NY Times)
Community Events
Gallery
(I like the school location for the craft fair)
Food/Social Gatherings
Combine events to increase attendance,
such as pairing community dinners with
open mic nights - cook or potluck
Once a month free dinners sponsored by
organizations (Waitsfield Church)
Coffee hours
Specific days for coffee, maybe coincide
with library hours
Baked goods for sale - maybe rotate with
opportunities for different people
Entertainment
Add verbal active participation activities (Trivia, Pictionary, Charades)
Streaming shows for those w/out internet!
Physical/Social Activities
Starting point for community walks
Educational Classes & Discussions
Guest Speakers - OLLIE
Dog obedience classes
Pop-up classes
Clubs/Group with Common Interests
Playground for Preschool
Senior Activities
Girl/Boy Scouts
Private groups for rentals (parties,
memorials, etc.)
Community Center for Emergencies/Disasters/Volunteer Action Committee (3) (Irene)
Art Gallery
Gallery for local artisans
Gallery & artists’ reception space
Artist Showcase Display
Artists could exhibit and/or sell
Use local artists and woodworkers
for assistance in transforming the
basement
Historical Society Exhibits Permanent historic
collection/Rotate exhibits
Workspace
Private Events for Moretown residents (4)
Free, or with optional % to go for
support of the hall
Resolve the insurance cost issue
SURVEY SAYS:
Moretown as a cultural center; an art, learning, business seed incubator
OUTCOME 1:
Moretown as a community information hub and emergency relief center as experienced during Irene 2011
OUTCOME 2:
Moretown Town Hall will inspire and serve as a unified, modern, responsive, accessible, inclusive, sustainable model for all of Vermont.
WE BELIEVE:
We seek your support and partnership as we forge this bold vision into a tangible reality.
OUR REQUEST:
IMMEDIATE ASK:
*We request approval by December 15, 2021 to enable time to do our due diligence in trying to acquire three different proposals to present to selectboard by February 1, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
The Moretown Town Hall Committee
THANK YOU
November 12, 2021: Slideshow presentation link submitted to Moretown Selectboard via email. In person presentation and discussion, November 15, 2021.
These next few slides provide other considerations, further resources, and information gathered to date.
RESOURCES:
Evaluation of ADA accessibility and Life Safety improvements for Moretown Town Hall.
BILL GALLUP REPORT:
Report to be exported into PDF format and downloadable either from this slide or sent via email upon request.
BILL GALLUP REPORT:
Report to be exported into PDF format and downloadable either from this slide or sent via email upon request.
We wondered: How did other Vermont towns expand their own services and programs?
VERMONT TOWN RESEARCH:
PRESERVE THE PAST. EMBRACE THE FUTURE.
“ALMOST THERE”