Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 18, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, August 18, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, and George Wadsworth. Sarianna Seewald was absent. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
TARKILN BUILDING
Ms. Lynne Spencer from Menders, Torrey and Spencer was present to review with the CPC the status of the architectural assessment project. Uses of the building and developing a constituency to support the preservation of the building were discussed. Ms. Spencer noted that how the building is used will dictate how to design for restoration by code. The CPC also reviewed the physical needs of the building. Mr. Mangione noted that the Town needs to decide how the building will be used and maintained in the future before restoration goes forward. Ms. Bennett recommended that the CPC meet with the Historical Commission regarding the building at the next meeting on September 1. The Board of Selectmen will also be invited to that meeting. The CPC discussed ways to get the public aware of the
project. Ms. Bennett suggested the building get a date board. Mr. Wadsworth volunteered to draft a press release.
FY 2007 BUDGET
The CPC reviewed the proposed draft CPC administrative operating budget for FY 2007. Mr. Grady explained the budget figures. Mr. Wadsworth requested that Mr. Grady keep track of his time spent on CPC business. Mr. Wadsworth and Ms. Bennett left at 9:25 p.m. prior to a vote on the budget. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to recommend for FY 2007 budget purposes due on 8/18/05, a total of $80,000 for the administrative operating budget of the CPC.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Wright Building – Mr. Grady reported that subcontractor bids are due today and the general contractor bids are due next week.
Island Creek Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported a subcommittee from the Bay Management Commission is reassessing the project and interviewing people who took out RFP but did not bid on the project and determine why the only bid submitted was higher than what was estimated for the project.
Town Green Enhancement Project – It was reported that the project is progressing.
Keene Street Field – The DPW is completing the drainage work and parking area.
Congress St. Habitat Project – Mr. Grady reported that the revised lease to reflect the change in lot line has been signed by all the parties.
Delano Property - Mr. Grady reported he is working with Millbrook Survey regarding the property bounds.
Delano Housing Projects – Mr. Keohan reported the two housing projects are moving forward.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 7/21/05. Ms. Loring corrected under the O’Neil Farm that the survey was being done and the date of the meeting in the first paragraph was incorrect. Mr. Keohan made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to accept the minutes of the meeting on 7/21/05, as corrected.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
It was noted that the CPC should review old projects to determine if a project is complete in order to close out accounts.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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