Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, November 18, 2004 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring and George Wadsworth. The Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady was also present.
OPEN FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
WRIGHT BUILDING
Representatives from the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, members of the Youth Commission, and Selectman Elizabeth Sullivan were present for the discussion. The CPC discussed the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds related to the restoration of the building. It was noted that criteria of historical buildings under the CPA is greater than 50 years old or declared historically significant by the local Historic Commission. In order for CPA funds to be used on the 1960’s addition it would have to be declared historically significant by the local Historic Commission. The next step in the process is for the Board of Selectmen to determine the uses in the building. Mr. Grady asked about heating the building this winter and Ms. Sullivan reported she would contact the DPW.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Jaycox Property – Mr. Grady reported the land transaction has been completed and the Town owns the property. A conservation restriction needs to be done.
Tarkiln Building – Mr. Kelso and Ms. Bennett reported on a meeting with the Board of Selectmen and current users of the Tarkiln Building.
Delano Housing - Mr. Keohan reported on the status of housing project.
Congress St. Housing – Mr. Grady reported the lease with Habitat for Humanity has been signed.
POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISITIONS (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
At 9:20 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:35 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Town Green Enhancement Project – Ms. Loring reported Peter Buttkus is working on a breakdown of costs.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 10/7/04 and 11/04/04. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/04/04, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstained (Bennett & Keohan). Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/07/04, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstained (Wadsworth). Motion passed.
The CPC signed legal bills.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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