Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 2004
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, November 4, 2004 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring and George Wadsworth. Nancy Bennett and Brendan Keohan were 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 and the lawsuit. The CPC discussed lessons learned from this project.
O’Neil Farm – Mr. Grady and Ms. Loring reported on the status of this project.
Tarkiln Building – Mr. Grady reported that the Town Manager wants to go ahead with the Request for Proposal (RFP) and recommended formation of a group similar to the RFP group for the Wright Building to review proposals.
Wright Building – The CPC reviewed the latest plan from the architect. The CPC discussed funding of the project. It was recommended that the user groups and Board of Selectmen be invited to the next CPC meeting to discuss funding.
Delano Wellsite – The CPC reviewed the draft letter to the Water Department. Mr. Wadsworth recommended that a timeframe be included in the letter.
Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported on the status of this project.
Congress St. Housing – It was reported that the Board of Selectmen would be signing the lease with Habitat for Humanity on 11/8/04.
TOWN GREEN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
The CPC discussed whether the proposed project would meet the criteria of the Community Preservation Act. It was agreed that funding would fall in the recreation category. Ms. Loring will contact the Town Green Enhancement Project Committee for a breakdown of project costs.
BUDGET FY 2006
The CPC reviewed the proposed administrative budget for FY 2006. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to recommend a total of $38,950.00 for the CPC administrative operating budget for FY 2006.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 10/7/04 and 10/21/04. The CPC postponed action on the minutes for 10/7/04. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/21/04, with the corrected typographical error.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC signed expense bills.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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