Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 29, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, April 29, 2004 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Jody Hall, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, Arthur Vautrain, and George Wadsworth. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
OPEN FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
WARRANT ARTICLES FOR JUNE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
JAYCOX PROPERTY
Nancy Reed presented a proposal letter to the CPC offering the back portion of the land to the Town for $100,000. Mr. Vautrain asked when the engineering plan would be ready and noted that the Town's access to the Christmas Tree Farm would be an important issue. Ms. Morris commented that the seller of the property Mr. Jaycox had contacted her and that in the event that the Town bought the entire property he may be willing to extend the payment time period.
DELANO LAND TRANSFER TO WATER DEPARTMENT
Ms. Morris reported on her discussion with Joel Lerner of the Division of Conservation Services regarding putting a conservation restriction on future water supply land. The question raised was who would hold the conservation restriction. Mr. Wadsworth noted there could be a conflict between the operation of Water Department land and a conservation restriction. The Committee felt more research had to be done on this article before taking a vote. Mr. Wadsworth was to contact the Water Department for its reasons for having the parcel deeded to them. Mr. Vautrain commented that the Community Preservation Act has restrictions regarding use of CPA funds for building structures.
WRIGHT BUILDING
It was reported that the architect would be meeting with the Board of Selectmen on May 10 and that draft plans would be forwarded this week.
TARKILN BUILDING
The CPC received a funding request from the Historic Commission for an historical/architectural study of the building for $33,000. Mr. Kelso agreed to be the CPC contact person for this article and would coordinate with Martha Himes of the Historic Commission regarding the town meeting presentation.
Motion: The CPC recommends funding the historical/architectural study of the Tarkiln Building in the amount of $33,000.
Vote: 6 - in favor; 0- opposed. Motion passed.
ISLAND CREEK FISH LADDER
Mr. Kelso reported he reviewed the Community Preservation Act with regards to historic structures and landscapes and felt this proposal would fall under historic landscapes rather than open space. The CPC was to contact the Historic Commission for a recommendation. Mr. Wadsworth had concerns regarding water quality testing and wanted to see a commitment from Mass. Highway to improve drainage off Route 3A before going forward with the fish ladder project. Mr. Grady agreed to contact Massachusetts Highway Department regarding drainage work and resurfacing of Route 3A near the fish ladder.
FUNDING FOR COMPLETION OF THE KEENE STREET MULTIPURPOSE FIELD
The funding request was for $70,000. Peter Buttkus would be invited to next CPC meeting to answer questions regarding the project.
CPC MEMBER TERMS & APPOINTMENTS
Members terms and reappointments were reviewed. Ms. Morris reported receipt of a letter from the Housing Authority recommending Brendan Keohan as the representative of the Housing Authority, to replace Diane Bartlett on the CPC.
OTHER MATTERS
Frank Mangione, Chairman of the Finance Committee invited the CPC to a meeting with the Finance and Fiscal Advisory Committee to discuss the Special Town Meeting warrant articles.
Ms. Morris reported that South Shore Habitat for Humanity was the sole bidder on the Congress Street parcel.
Ms. Morris reported that proposed MAPC amendments to the CPA have been defeated. The CPC agreed to send a letter of support to their representatives if they had voted against the amendments.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Committee reviewed the draft minutes of the meetings for 4/1/04 and 4/15/04. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/1/04 as written.
Vote: 6– in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Hall.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/15/04 as written.
Vote: 5– in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Loring). Motion passed.
The Committee reviewed and signed bills for legal services from Town Counsel, and electricity at the Delano house.
O'NEIL FARM
Ms. Morris, Ms. Loring, and Mr. Kelso recused themselves from this discussion. Mr. Wadsworth became Acting Chairman. Ms. Loring reported that she would be allowed to present information and answer questions regarding the O'Neil Farm purchase to town boards. The CPC asked questions about the proposed conservation restriction and agricultural preservation restriction. Ms. Loring reported that the appraisal for the property should be completed shortly.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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