Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, October 27, 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 Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
APPLICATION REQUESTS FOR 2006 TOWN MEETING
Island Creek Fish Ladder
The CPC reviewed the application request for an additional $35,000 for the Island Creek fish ladder restoration. The request for additional funding was a result of the bids exceeding the estimated budget for the project. Ms Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to put the Island Creek fish ladder request on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for 2006.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Housing Consultant
The CPC reviewed the request for a housing consultant for a cost of $30,000. The CPC discussed the cost of the position and the amount of time budgeted per week for the consultant. Mr. Wadsworth commented he is in favor of the concept but felt the Town should start slow and fund the position for a lesser amount. Mr. Keohan was concerned about attracting qualified candidates. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve a warrant article for a housing consultant position as requested at 20 hours per week and funded for $30,000. After some discussion Ms. Loring amended her motion and Mr. Keohan seconded the amended motion.
Amended Motion: to approve a warrant article to fund a housing consultant position up to $30,000.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 1 – opposed (Wadsworth). Motion passed.
Alden House Window Restoration Project
The CPC discussed the request for $30,000 for the window restoration project. The CPC postponed action on this request. It was decided that before the CPC could take action on this request, it needed the draft historical restriction agreement from the Alden Kindred and that Town Counsel needed to review the draft.
Chandler Street Baseball Field
Ms. Morris reported the applicant, Mr. Walker had spoken with the Town Manager and the amount of the request may be lowered. Because the proposed project is on town-owned land it was recommended that the applicant speak with the Board of Selectmen. Since more information is needed, the CPC postponed action on this request.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Tarkiln Community Center
Ms. Morris reported she received a letter from the Chairman of the Historical Commission requesting postponement of action on the Tarkiln Community Center until 2007. Ms. Bennett reported the Historical Commission will be meeting with Lynn Spencer on October 31, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. and that the Historical Commission may be considering other alternatives for the project. The CPC discussed the importance of showing the Tarkiln project as a historical restoration.
Bluefish River Firehouse – Ms. Bennett reported the fundraising is moving along and that her committee is working on written commitments from donors.
Wright Building – It was reported the DPW Director is finalizing the contract with BC Construction and that Town Counsel is working on the Request for Proposals regarding uses for the building.
Delano Housing – Mr. Keohan reported on the cost estimates for the two housing projects on the site.
Delano Water Land Transfer – Mr. Wadsworth reported he is meeting with the Water Department Superintendent today.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meetings on 10/13/05. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/13/05 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Loring). Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 9:25 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:52 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
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