Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2003
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Diane Bartlett, Jody Hall, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, Arthur Vautrain and George Wadsworth.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Ms. Morris reported that she has reserved space for 4 articles in the warrant. Mr. Vautrain noted that the Conservation Commission is not requesting any additional funding this year from the Community Preservation Fund. He reported that the Commission has two small acquisitions for the Committee to consider at its next meeting. Ms. Loring reported that the request for the GIS proposal would be moved to the Special Town Meeting warrant rather than the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Ms. Stickney, Planning Director would be invited to the next meeting to explain the specifics of the GIS proposal.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
It was reported that Ms. Morris, Ms. Loring and Mr. Kelso have to excuse themselves from all discussions regarding the O'Neil Farm land acquisition because of their association with the Wildlands Trust. It was noted that all three have checked with Town Counsel, the State Ethics Commission and have submitted letters to the Town Clerk regarding their conflicts as required. It was also recommended that the group meet with the Board of Selectmen to review how the conflict is being handled.
O'NEIL FARM PROPOSAL
The Committee agreed to schedule a presentation by the Wildlands Trust regarding the proposal at its meeting on February 5, 2004.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Committee reviewed the draft minutes of the meetings for 12/04/03. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bartlett.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/04/03 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Wadsworth). Motion passed.
The Committee reviewed and signed bills for payment (legal, oil, postage, sign, and survey plan).
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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