Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, January 8, 2009 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 Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee and Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
WAR MEMORIAL FUNDING REQUEST
Members of the War Memorial Committee present for this discussion included Chairman Joe Shea, Terry Vose, Pamela Smith and Russell Pratt. The Committee submitted a letter dated 1/6/2009 asking the CPC to reconsider its vote of 12/4/2008 on the project and increase the funding amount. The vote of December 4 was for $75,000 and the War Memorial Committee requested the CPC approve the full amount of $105,000. Dr. Devnew reported the Historical Commission supports 100% funding. Mr. Kelso reported that the Executive Board of the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society pledged to donate $5,000 toward the restoration of the memorial. Several CPC members noted examples of past projects where the CPA Fund was not the sole funding source, but rather seed money. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: that the CPC confirms the vote of 12/4/2008 that recommends funding the War Memorial restoration project at a level of $75,000.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 2 – opposed (Devnew, Morris); 1 – abstention (Seewald). Motion passed. It was noted that the two votes in opposition were in favor of funding the full amount for the project.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE – CAMP WING
John Madden, Finance Director reported on a proposed warrant article to pay off the short term loan for the Camp Wing land acquisition.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION
At 8:40 a.m. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso 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 9:15 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.
PROJECT UPDATE
Turf Field - Mr. Kelso asked status of turf field project.
Publicity - The CPC discussed articles for the Duxbury Clipper.
CITIZEN’S PETITION – REDUCE CPA SURCHARGE
Ms. Morris reported on the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on 1/5/2009 regarding the citizen’s petition to reduce the CPA surcharge to 0.25% and asked if the committee is in support of retaining the 3% surcharge. The CPC discussed the importance of the CPA Fund and what has been accomplished. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: that the CPC is in favor of continuing the CPA Fund at the current level of 3% because of the projects it has enable the town to do and because of its value to the Town of Duxbury.
Vote: 7 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
LETTER FROM KINGSTON – GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES
Ms. Morris reported on a letter from the Town of Kingston regarding a request to amend M.G.L. Chapter 44B to allow CPA funds to be used for Green Energy Initiatives.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 12/18/2008. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/18/2008 as presented.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Seewald). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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