Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, June 21, 2007 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Nancy Bennett, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, and George Wadsworth. Brendan Keohan and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
Ms. Morris began the meeting by thanking Ms. Bennett and Mr. Wadsworth for all their work as members of the CPC.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
WRIGHT BUILDING
Tom Daley, DPW Director reported on the status of the building restoration project and reviewed the remaining work to be done, including landscaping. Landscaping was not originally included in construction cost estimates, but the CPC felt it was an important feature of the project. Project finances were reviewed. John Madden, Finance Director was present for the discussion on finances. Ms. Morris asked about money collected from the tenants for the additional work required by them. Mr. Madden indicated that revenue would be placed back into the CPA account. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: that the CPC authorizes the spending up to $35,000 from the revenue received from the two tenants to complete the landscaping work requested by the DPW Director.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC recommended a sign or plaque should be placed at the Wright Building highlighting the restoration project and role of the Community Preservation Act.
Ms. Loring suggested that a final meeting be scheduled at the completion of the project to identify the positive and negative aspects of the project as a learning tool for future projects.
TARKILN RFP
Mr. Grady reported that a consultant has been hired to prepare the request for proposal. Mr. Wadsworth noted that the RFP should include site plans, landscape planning and town permit applications.
SIGN LOGO
The CPC reviewed the draft logo submitted by Charles Rogerson.
PROJECT CRITERIA
The CPC continued developing project criteria.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC signed the final invoice for Alden Kindred.
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 6/7/2007. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Bennett.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/24/2007, as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40a.m.
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