Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, March 15, 2007 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, and George Wadsworth. Sarianna Seewald was absent. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
TOWN MEETING RECAP
The CPC recapped Town Meeting and discussed ways to improve the process. The committee recognized a need to do more publicity and to educate the public on the role of the CPC. All members agreed that the CPC needs to develop written policies.
The CPC reviewed a request by the Historical Commission to hire the consultant, Timothy Orwig to complete the nomination application for the Tarkiln Community Center to the National Register of Historic Places. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to fund in the amount of $3,250 Timothy Orwig to complete the nomination application for the Tarkiln Community Center to the National Register of Historic Places.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
SIGN TEXT FOR CPA LANDS
The CPC reviewed proposed text for signs. Placing a CPA logo on the signs was recommended.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COALITION MEMBERSHIP
The CPC reviewed a request for membership dues from the Community Preservation Coalition. Members thought the amount was high. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to indefinitely postpone this request.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PROJECTS UPDATE
Wright Building – Mr. Grady reported the project is in the final phase of completion.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Morris updated the CPC on the status of job reclassification for Mr. Grady’s work with the CPC.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Ms. Loring left the meeting at 9:40 a.m. prior to review of the minutes of the meetings.
The CPC reviewed the minutes of the meetings on 1/18/07, 2/1/07, 2/13/07, 2/15/07, and 3/1/07. Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 1/18/07, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/1/07, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/13/07, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/15/07, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Wadsworth made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 3/1/07, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC signed a bill for town meeting handouts.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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