Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, September 29, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, and George Wadsworth. Nancy Bennett, Brendan Keohan, and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:04 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: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 8:23 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: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ALDEN KINDRED – ALDEN HOUSE PROPOSAL
Ms. Morris reported that Mr. Ringquist is still waiting to hear back from the executive board regarding the restriction.
LOCAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE PROPOSAL
The Planning Director, Christine Stickney and Diane Bartlett from the Local Housing Partnership were present for the discussion. Ms. Stickney presented a draft proposal for the housing consultant’s position. Ms. Stickney also reported on her discussions with the Towns of Bedford and Marshfield who had funded similar positions.
TARKILN COMMUNITY CENTER
Mr. Norman Tucker from the Historical Commission read a letter from the Commission’s Chairman, Susanna Sheehan. The letter indicated the Historical Commission supported the Tarkiln restoration project however the Commission would like to postpone action on the project until Town Meeting 2007. The Commission felt there was not sufficient time before the Town Meeting 2006 to educate the public on the project. Ms. Loring commented that she was not sure she could support the project being funded 100% by CPC and suggested that the Commission also look into other funding sources to share the expense. Mr. Mangione recommended that part of the preparation for going forward with the restoration project should include a business plan for the building.
PROJECTS UPDATES
Delano Land Transfer – Mr. Wadsworth reported the Water Department continues to work with surveyor on the subdivision plan.
Swanson Conservation Restriction – Ms. Loring reported that she has received comments back from the State. And will make the necessary changes.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meetings on 9/1/05 and 9/15/05. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 9/1/05 as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a second motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 9/15/05, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:16 a.m.
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