Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 17, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, February 17, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Sarianna Seewald and George Wadsworth. Also present were the Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady and Frank Mangione from the Fiscal Advisory Committee. Brendan Keohan and Pat Loring were absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Article 17 - Bluefish River Firehouse
Ms. Bennett reported that a group of citizens are looking into sponsoring the restoration of the building. The CPC postponed action on this article.
Article 5 – Operating Budget
Ms. Morris reported the proposed administrative budget was $48,950.
Article 15 – 10% Allocation
Ms. Morris will confirm figures with the Town Accountant.
Article 16 – Wright Building
Mr. Grady reported on the working sessions for the Wright Building. The architect is scheduled to have preliminary estimates by 2/28/05. The CPC recommended the architect be available for Town Meeting to answer questions. Ms. Morris will check with the Board of Selectmen regarding the memorandum of understanding.
Article 18 – Town Green Irrigation System
Ms. Morris reported that CPA funds may be used for an irrigation system.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Article 6 – Transfer of Funding – Delano Property/Future Water Supply
The CPC reviewed the reasons the committee is sponsoring this article.
Article 7 – Unanticipated Legal Expenses – Jaycox Property
The CPC reviewed the reasons the committee is sponsoring this article.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Ms. Morris reported on upcoming meetings with the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee to discuss the town meeting warrant articles.
TOWN MEETING PRESENTATION/HANDOUTS
The CPC discussed slides for the PowerPoint presentation and handouts for Town Meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
It was reported that the O’Neil Farm transaction was completed on 2/16/05.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 2/3/05 and 2/9/05. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/3/05, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed
Mr. Kelso made a second motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/9/05, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 - abstention (Seewald). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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