Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 27, 2006
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, July 27, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, and George Wadsworth. Pat Loring and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione, Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Loring & Nudd Land Acquisitions - Mr. Grady reported the closings on the land purchases have been delayed at the request of Town Counsel in order to complete site plans and the title search.
Island Creek Fish Ladder – The project continues to move forward.
Keene Street Ballfield - Mr. Grady reported the parking area is being paved today.
Wright Building - Mr. Grady updated the CPC. Activities include work on the roof for the ’67 addition, review of change orders, re-pointing of the exterior and selection of the interior colors.
Tarkiln Community Center – Ms. Bennett reported the Historical Commission directed Lynne Spencer to go ahead with bare bones plans and be ready for a Fall Town Meeting.
Delano Housing – Mr. Keohan reported the Housing Authority met with DHCD to discuss the interior and exterior features of the group home. Mr. Keohan also reported the Housing Authority is waiting for the final septic plans for the existing Delano dwelling and there is an effort from DHCD to look into tearing down the house as opposed to renovating it.
Housing Consultant – It was reported that the Town Manager is forming a selection committee to review proposals.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:45 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: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:15 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.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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