Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, and Pat Loring. Sarianna Seewald was absent. Also present were Christine Stickney, Planning Director, George Wadsworth from the Planning Board, and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
2008 TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP
The CPC reviewed outcome of Town Meeting.
Berrybrook - Ms. Loring reported that the Berrybrook land purchase does not qualify for an Agricultural Preservation Grant because it does not meet the soils threshold.
Tarkiln – The CPC discussed options for the building and recommended that a letter be sent to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Morris agreed to draft a letter for review by the rest of the CPC.
Dr. Devnew suggested at a future meeting the CPC discuss whether or not to prioritize potential projects.
Mr. Wadsworth presented a revised pie chart of CPC expenditures based on the outcome of Town Meeting.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COALITION
The CPC discussed whether to pay the membership dues for the Coalition. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: that Duxbury CPC joins the Community Preservation Coalition by paying the annual membership dues in the amount of $3,000.
Vote: 0 – in favor; 6 – opposed. Motion failed.
Ms. Loring suggested the CPC look into what other land use committees pay for annual membership dues to state organizations.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Loring reported on discussion of the Open Space Committee and awareness about the Town greenbelt program. The CPC discussed opportunities for community outreach and articles for Duxbury Clipper.
Ms. Morris reported on the work of the World War I Memorial Committee.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC signed bills regarding O’Neil Farm title insurance and legal services.
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of meetings on 12/6/2007, 2/13/2008, and 2/28/2008. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Bear.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/6/2007, as written.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Keohan, Kelso). Motion passed.
Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/13/2008 as amended for a typographical error.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bear). Motion passed.
Mr. Keohan made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/28/2008 as written.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bear). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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