Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, July 13, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, and George Wadsworth. Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione, Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ruth Rowley, 546 Washington St. summarized a memo dated 7/11/06 regarding recommendations for the CPC to consider a land acquisition program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:10 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett 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: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Planning Director, Christine Stickney and Diane Bartlett and Bill Campbell from the Local Housing Partnership were present for the executive session.
At 8:45 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
HOUSING CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE
Ms. Stickney reported that the requests for proposals have gone out and proposals are due August 8, 2006. Also, the Town Manager is forming a selection committee to review the proposals and would like a representative from the CPC.
TARKILN COMMUNITY CENTER
Members of the Historical Commission were present for the discussion. The Chairman, Barbara Kiley reported on the progress of the architectural study by Menders, Torrey & Spencer and their meeting with the Board of Selectmen. It was reported that the Board of Selectmen would like a bare-bone restoration plan for the building as a community center. Mr. Kelso asked about including a landscape and parking plan. The CPC discussed the need for a business/budget plan. It was recommended that a memo be sent to the Finance Director to work with the Historical Commission on an operating budget for the building.
CONSULTING STIPEND
Ms Morris reported that the Finance Director was working with Town Counsel on the procedure for paying Mr. Grady for his work with the CPC. As a result the CPC needs to encumber the funds for FY 2006. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to encumber $10,000 from the FY 2006 administrative budget in order to pay Joe Grady his stipend as voted on 6/8/06.
Vote: 4 in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
OPEN SPACE QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Wadsworth reviewed his proposed questions. He indicated that he would add the questions to the draft questionnaire and circulate the revisions to the rest of the Committee. The CPC also discussed potential questions regarding historic preservation.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Island Creek Fish Ladder – It was reported that construction was to begin 7/17/06.
Wright Building – It was recommended that the Wright Building update be first on the agenda to allow Mr. Grady to be present for the discussion.
Housing Restrictions – Ms. Morris was to check with Town Counsel.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes for the meeting on 6/22/06. A typographical error was noted. Ms. Bennett made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 6/8/06, as amended.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC reviewed and signed a bill for legal services from Town Counsel.
The CPC reviewed the schedule for meetings during FY 2007.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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