Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, October 7, 2004 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, and Pat Loring. George Wadsworth was absent. The Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady was also present.
OPEN FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Jaycox Property – Mr. Grady reported on the progress of the project.
Wright Building – Ms. Morris reported that a public forum has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mural Room of Town Hall for the architect to review his recommendations for the use of the building. Ms. Morris also indicated the architect, Ron Roberge recommended that the heat in the building be turned back on. Ms. Loring commented that it was not the intention of the CPA funds to be used for heating a municipal building. Ms. Morris will contact the Town Manager.
Tarkiln Building – No progress has been made on this project.
Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported that a meeting with State officials regarding this project has been scheduled for October 20, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. in the Town Manager’s Office. He also reported that an Eagle Scout candidate has volunteered to work on this project.
Congress St. Land – It was reported that the Board of Selectmen have accepted the proposal from South Shore Habitat for Humanity and that Mr. Grady is working on finalizing the easement document.
POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISITIONS (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
At 8:45 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring to go into executive session.
Motion: to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:05 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring to reconvene into open session.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Loring noted that information from Chris Saccardi of the Community Preservation Coalition regarding projects in Duxbury was out-of-date.
Mr. Grady reported that the Town of Stowe is using CPA funds to purchase permanent easements on existing homes to keep them affordable.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meeting on 9/23/04. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 9/23/04, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed, 1 – abstention (Keohan). Motion passed.
The CPC signed expense bills.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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