Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, Sarianna Seewald and George Wadsworth. Also present were the Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady and Frank Mangione from the Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Ms. Morris updated the CPC on the meeting with the Board of Selectmen on 2/28/05.
Article 5 – Operating Budget
Ms. Morris reported the proposed administrative budget was $48,950.
Article 15 – 10% Allocation
Ms. Morris reported that $192,000 would be allocated to each of the three purposes. The CPC reviewed the financial figures prepared by the Town Accountant.
Article 16 – Wright Building
Mr. Grady reported on the working sessions for the Wright Building. The CPC reviewed the estimated costs. Mr. Wadsworth also suggested that the two user groups submit a letter of commitment to the Board of Selectmen.
Article 17 - Bluefish River Fire Station
Ms. Bennett reported that a group known as the Friends of the Bluefish River Fire Station has requested CPC funding of $9,800 for materials for the project. The remainder of cost of the restoration of the building would be privately donated. Mr. Wadsworth had reservations as to whether this project was maintenance and questioned if in the future if the Committee would be asked to maintain other municipal buildings. The CPC discussed the merits of the project and whether this project fell within the criteria of the CPA. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: that the CPC recommends the funding of the Bluefish River Fire Station project as a historic restoration project in the amount of $9,800 from the CPA Fund.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 1 – opposed. (Wadsworth)
Article 18 – Town Green Irrigation System
There was no further discussion on this proposal since the CPC voted to fund the project on 2/3/05.
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 amount of this article was $8,000.
OTHER BUSINESS
It was reported that three proposals were submitted in response to the Tarkiln RFP.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 2/17/05. It was noted that the correct amount for the operating budget is $48,950. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/17/05, as amended.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed. Ms. Loring had left the meeting prior to the vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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