Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring and Sarianna Seewald. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator, Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee, and George Wadsworth from the Planning Board.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forward.
2009 APPLICATIONS
Each CPC member reported on the results of the project criteria checklist when applied to each funding request.
War Memorial – Ms. Loring reported on her results of applying project criteria to the War Memorial funding request. She noted it failed on two items in the General Funding Criteria: positive relationship of benefit to cost and leverage additional public or private money. Dr. Devnew reported the Historical Commission voted to support the proposal. Mr. Kelso questioned the proposed location in front of Town Hall.
Sidewalk & Bike Path - Ms. Seewald reviewed the results of applying project criteria to this funding request. Items questioned included whether the project would qualify for construction grants; require maintenance costs; and coexist with and not disturb the surrounding neighborhood.
Conservation Fund - Mr. Bear reported his findings. Mr. Grady noted the Conservation Fund is used for small land purchases and ancillary costs such as legal services for land donations as well as for open space planning.
Camp Wing Housing Plan – Dr. Devnew applied criteria to this project and reported the proposal is in line with how CPA funds are used.
Housing Recycling Program – Ms. Loring noted that project criteria as designed is more applicable when a specific property.
Housing Property Acquisition – EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:50 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: 7– in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:00 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: 7 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Seewald left meeting at 9:05 a.m.
Historical Landmark Survey – Mr. Kelso noted this proposal didn’t fit historical project criteria since criteria focuses on a particular structure. It was noted the proposal has a low cost in relation to benefit to the Town.
Tarkiln Community Center – Ms. Morris reported overall this proposal fit the project criteria. The CPC had questions regarding costs particularly related to parking and ADA compliances. Mr. Grady commented that cost estimates should be reviewed by Town personnel to make sure the numbers are accurate.
As part of the exercise of applying project criteria to each proposal the CPC recognized that project criteria checklist revisions should be a topic at a future meeting.
PROJECT UPDATE
Camp Wing Land Acquisition - Mr. Grady reported the Town did not receive a LAND grant. The closing for the acquisition is scheduled for December 16, 2008.
Artificial Turf Athletic Field – Ms. Morris reported on a meeting with State Representatives regarding filing a Home Rule Petition that would enable the Town to proceed with the project.
OTHER
The CPC reviewed a letter from Town Counsel regarding a citizen’s petition to decrease the CPA surcharge.
Mr. Keohan left the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meeting on 11/6/2008. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/6/2008 as presented.
Vote: 5– in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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