Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 31, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, March 31, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring and George Wadsworth. Also present were the Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady and Frank Mangione from the Fiscal Advisory Committee. Brendan Keohan and Sarianna Seewald were absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
TOWN MEETING RECAP
The Committee reviewed what happened at Town Meeting.
WRIGHT BUILDING
The CPC discussed filing a grant application with the Massachusetts Historical Commission for a portion of the work on the Wright Building. Christine Stickney, Planning Director was present for the discussion. The CPC recommended the Town go forward with the grant application.
TARKILN COMMUNITY CENTER
Ms. Morris reported on the selection process for the architectural assessment of the building. It was reported that Menders, Torrey & Spencer, Inc. was the top choice of the Selection Committee and they have been invited in for an interview.
DELANO WELLSITE PARCEL
Mr. Wadsworth reported that the Water Superintendent, Paul Anderson should start the subdivision process. He indicated that a Town Meeting vote will be necessary to transfer the land to the Water Department.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Bennett reported that there are two existing town funds for historical projects that can be used for donations for the restoration of the Bluefish River Firehouse project.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC signed expense bills.
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes for the meetings of 3/3/05 and 3/10/05. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meetings of 3/3/05 and 3/10/05 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISITIONS (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
At 9:40 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: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:45 a.m. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth 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.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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