Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2006
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, January 19, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, and George Wadsworth. 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.
O’NEIL FARM
The CPC reviewed an invoice for the survey plan of the conservation restriction and agricultural preservation restriction. The cost of the plan was to be split between the Wildlands Trust, the State and the Town of Duxbury. Ms. Loring initiated preliminary discussion with the CPC about additional upcoming expenses at the farm. She informed the CPC that Town Counsel has recommended title insurance and the O’Neil Farm Board of Directors is working on public access improvements which include adding a small parking area and a walking trail. Ms. Loring reported that fencing is needed along the pasture to separate the pasture from the walking trail. The Board has applied for a grant to cover the cost of the fencing, but if the grant is not awarded Ms. Loring asked if the CPC would consider paying for the fencing. Ms.
Loring will get cost estimates for the fence. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to pay $4,000, the Town’s share of the survey plan, from the O’Neil Farm account.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
The CPC assigned members to speak on each article and discussed the upcoming public forum on February 16, 2006.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Delano Land Transfer with Water Department – Mr. Wadsworth reported the subdivision plan is before the Planning Board for review.
Island Creek Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported on the grants received by the Town and that bid documents would be available at the end of January.
Wright Building – Mr. Grady reported that the bids for the uses of the building have been received and that the documents will be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Tarkiln Community Center – Ms. Bennett reported the Historical Commission has assigned two subcommittees to work on the project and the Historical Commission would be meeting with the architect, Lynne Spencer on January 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Bluefish River Firehouse – Ms. Bennett reported John Baldwin has volunteered to assist with the project.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed minutes of the meetings on 12/1/05 and 12/15/05. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/1/05 as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Kelso). Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/15/05 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. to conduct a site visit at the Wright Building.
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