Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, April 30, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, and Pat Loring. Lynne Devnew and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were George Wadsworth from the Planning Board and Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
SIGNS
The CPC discussed having signage for each project as a means of educating the public on projects funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA). It was suggested that for any future funded project there be a requirement that the applicant must agree to post a CPA sign. The CPC reviewed a list of projects and discussed which ones should have permanent signs. Ms. Morris was to contact Kevin Mullins regarding signage for the artificial turf project. It was recommended that Ms. Morris also contact the DPW Director and the Director of Inspectional Services regarding regulations for signs in the town.
Mr. Bear left the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
PROJECT UPDATE
War Memorial Project – Ms. Morris updated the CPC on activities of the War Memorial Committee. The Committee is working on fundraising and developing scope of work for the Requests for Proposals.
Tarkiln Project – Ms. Morris agreed to contact Tag Carpenter to ask him to attend the next CPC meeting.
Island Creek Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported Island Creek Pond was being stocked with fish. There is a group monitoring the fish ladder and one individual witnessed a herring climbing the ladder.
Artificial Turf Field – It was reported the construction of the High School field has started.
OTHER BUSINESS
Land Use Forum - the CPC discussed topics for the Land Use Forum scheduled for May 20, 2009 and agreed to send a memo to the Board of Selectmen suggesting a topic with regards to the role of the Community Preservation Act and land use planning.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 4/16/2009. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Keohan.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/16/2009 as presented.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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