Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 22, 2006
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, June 22, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, Sarianna Seewald, and George Wadsworth. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione, Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Wadsworth commented on declining land values and the opportunity to buy open space.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO CPC
Mr. Keohan and Mr. Kelso whose terms expire on 6/30/06 want to be reappointed. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to recommend to the Board of Selectmen the reappointment of Brendan Keohan and Tony Kelso to the CPC.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed. Ms. Seewald arrived after the vote.
OPEN SPACE QUESTIONNAIRE
The CPC discussed potential questions. Ms. Loring reported that she had spoken with David Hines who agreed to review the draft questionnaire before it is printed. Ms. Loring volunteered to start to draft a few questions and circulate the questions via email for members to add their questions.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Wright Building – Mr. Grady reported on the construction progress. Mr. Grady reported that representatives from the potential tenants (DR&HS and Youth Group) would no longer be attending the weekly construction meetings; however he would update the two groups on construction activities. The CPC discussed the status of the leases with the two tenants. Ms. Morris agreed to contact the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Betsy Sullivan.
Tarkiln Community Center - Since Barbara Kiley from the Historical Commission was not present the CPC briefly reviewed the public hearing that was previously held by the Historical Commission. Ms. Loring commented that she feels that 100% CPA funding should not be used for the restoration of the building, that there should be multiple funding sources. Mr. Kelso commented he would rather have his taxpayer’s money be used for a municipal building than a building owned by a non-profit.
Ms. Bennett and Ms. Seewald left the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
The CPC reviewed a draft memo to Town Counsel regarding housing restrictions.
Joe Grady submitted his hours related to the consulting stipend as requested at the previous meeting. Mr. Wadsworth asked that going forward the timesheet show the date and hours spent on each project.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes for the meeting on 6/8/06. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 6/8/06, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC reviewed and signed expense bills.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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