Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, January 3, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring, and Sarianna Seewald. John Bear was absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator, George Wadsworth from the Planning Board, and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
SIGNS
The CPC discussed the size of proposed CPC signs. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the expenditure of $150 from the administrative budget for the order of 50 – 5” x 5” signs from Voss Signs.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:40 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring 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 9:05 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CPC FUNDING REQUESTS
Ms. Morris reported a meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss Town Meeting articles is scheduled for January 28, 2008.
The CPC scheduled its annual public hearing to present funding requests to the public for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mural Room.
Ms. Morris asked about the business/operation plan for the Tarkiln Community Center. It was reported that Mr. Buttkus, from DPW had prepared a plan last year. The CPC asked for a copy of the report.
OTHER BUSINESS
The CPC reviewed expenditure charts prepared by Mr. Wadsworth.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC discussed an invoice from Town Counsel for the turf field project, but took no action until the Chairman spoke with the Town Manager.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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