Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, August 12, 2004 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, and George Wadsworth. Brendan Keohan and Pat Loring were absent. The Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady was also present.
OPEN FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
PROJECTS UPDATE
At 8:30 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth 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: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 8:45 a.m. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr.Kelso to reconvene into open session.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Harris Parcel - Mr. Grady reported the Town acquired the parcel on 8/6/04. Ms. Morris asked if a conservation restriction and stewardship is needed. Mr. Grady will check with Town Counsel. Mr. Wadsworth recommended that property bounds be installed.
Wright Building – Ms. Morris reported the architect needs a definitive statement as to the use of the building. Ms. Morris will check with Board of Selectmen.
Tarkiln Building – The Board of Selectmen need to form a Committee.
Island Creek Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady gave a project update. Mr. Wadsworth asked about water testing.
Delano Parcel – Mr. Grady reported on his meeting with Town Counsel. Ms. Morris agreed to send a letter to the Housing Authority to ask about the plans for the existing dwelling.
Congress St. Land - Mr. Grady reported the Town is working on finalizing a lease with South Shore Habitat for Humanity.
CP-3 FORM
The CPC finalized the information for the CP-3 form to be sent to the State.
OTHER BUSINESS
The CPC discussed the yellow ribbons incident.
Mr. Grady reported on a meeting of the North & South Rivers Watershed Association that he and Ms. Loring attended. The Association is looking into doing a video on CPA projects. The CPC questioned the purpose of the video and was reluctant to contribute to its funding.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of meetings. Mr. Wadsworth made the following motions. Each motion was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/29/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed, 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/13/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/20/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/27/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 6/3/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 6/10/04, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 6/24/04, as amended to correct a typographical error.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bennett). Motion passed.
The CPC signed bills for legal services from Town Counsel and Duxbury Clipper for a public hearing notice.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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