Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, December 2, 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 and Frank Mangione from the Fiscal Advisory Committee were also present.
OPEN FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
CANDIDATE FOR CPC
The CPC interviewed Sarianna Seewald for the open seat on the CPC. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to recommend to the Board of Selectmen Sarianna Seewald to fill the current vacancy of the citizen-at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee.
Vote: 6 - in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
JAYCOX PROPERTY
The CPC reviewed expenses. Ms. Morris noted that legal expenses related to the lawsuit and land transaction exceeded what was allocated and remaining work on the project includes completing the conservation restriction. It was suggested that the CPC request additional funding in a Special Town Meeting warrant article.
WARRANT ARTICLES
The CPC discussed potential warrant articles for the Annual and Special Town Meetings in March. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: that the CPC requests four articles be placed in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) and two articles in the Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant in March. The four ATM articles are for the Town Green Enhancement project, Wright Building renovation costs, the 10-10-10 funding request, and potential land acquisitions. The two STM articles are for the Delano well site and additional funds for the Jaycox account.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
WRIGHT BUILDING
Ms. Morris reported the Board of Selectmen had scheduled an open forum for December 9, 2004 at the Senior Center to discuss the potential uses for the building. The architect would be present for the meeting. Ms. Deborah Bowen from the Student Union group inquired whether the Historical Commission had determined whether the back addition was historically significant. It was noted that CPA funds could be used for basic preservation and restoration of the building.
TARKILN BUILDING
Ms. Morris is working on the Request for Proposal. It was noted that there was not enough time to receive final proposals to be ready to go forward with a request for funding for plans and specifications at the Annual Town Meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
It was recommended that the new Housing Partnership be invited to a future CPC meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 11/18/04. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/18/04, as written.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC signed expense bills.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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