Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 8, 2006
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, June 8, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, Sarianna Seewald, and George Wadsworth. Nancy Bennett was absent. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione, Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
BLUEFISH RIVER FIREHOUSE SIGN
The CPC reviewed a request from Nancy Bennett and the Friends of the Bluefish River Firehouse to pay for a sign for the firehouse acknowledging that CPA funds helped to fund the restoration project. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the expenditure of CPA money that is left in the Bluefish River Firehouse project account for a sign in the same colors as the engine sign.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
OPEN SPACE QUESTIONNAIRE
Ms. Morris asked members to review the old questionnaires and draft questions for the next meeting. One idea for a question is to ask residents where they wanted the CPA funds directed. Mr. Mangione recommended that finances be noted. The CPC also discussed the importance of publicity to let residents know about accomplishments and the progress of projects.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Delano Housing – Mr. Keohan reported on the Housing Authority’s meeting with DHCD.
Tarkiln Community Center – Members reported on the Historical Commission’s public hearing regarding the restoration of the building held on May 31, 2006. The CPC also discussed the business plan for the building and thought it was important to meet with the Board of Selectmen and the Historical Commission. Ms. Morris will contact the Chairman of the Historical Commission to schedule a meeting.
Wright Building – The CPC conducted a site visit after today’s meeting.
CONSULTANT STIPEND
Mr. Grady submitted an application form itemizing projects he’s involved with and requesting a stipend for $10,000 for FY 2006. Mr. Grady was not present for the discussion. Ms. Loring recused herself from this discussion. The CPC reviewed the application. Mr. Wadsworth asked that time spent on each item be identified and that in the future Mr. Grady maintain a detailed timesheet. Payment would be taken from the administrative expense line item. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the stipend request in the amount of $10,000 subject to there being adequate funds in the administrative expense budget and the submission of Mr. Grady’s hours at the next meeting.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Loring). Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed minutes for the executive sessions and made the following motions. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Morris. Ms. Morris and Mr. Wadsworth were the only current members on the CPC in 2001 and 2002, as written.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive sessions on 8/22/01, 9/28/01, 10/3/01, 10/17/01 and 10/31/0.
Vote: 2 – in favor; 0 –opposed. Motion passed.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive sessions on 1/30/02, 3/13/02, 3/27/02, 4/12/02, 4/25/02, 5/7/02, 5/13/02 and 5/14/02, as written.
Vote: 2 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris, Mr. Wadsworth, and Ms. Loring were the only current members on the CPC at the 1/8/03 meeting. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 1/8/03, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris, Mr. Wadsworth, Mr. Kelso and Ms. Loring were the only current members on the CPC for the following execution sessions in 2003. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 4/17/03, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 5/15/03, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Loring). Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 9/18/03, as written.
Vote: 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Morris). Motion passed.
Ms. Morris, Mr. Wadsworth, Mr. Kelso, Ms. Loring and Mr. Keohan were the only current members on the CPC for 2004 and the 1/20/05 meeting. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 9/9/04 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Keohan made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 10/7/04, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Wadsworth). Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 11/18/04, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 1/20/05, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Keohan). Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 3/31/05, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Keohan, Seewald). Motion passed.
Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 9/15/05, as written.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso. Ms Loring noted a grammatical error.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 9/29/05, as corrected.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstention (Keohan, Seewald). Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 10/27/05, as written.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 11/10/05, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Keohan). Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 12/1/05, as written.
Vote: 5 in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Kelso). Motion passed.
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 12/15/05, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Seewald made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the executive session on 2/16/05, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed (Keohan).
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 5/25/06. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/25/06, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Loring).
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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