Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, July 23, 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 Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator, Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee, and George Wadsworth from the Planning Board.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:10 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 8:51 a.m. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 7 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
SB 90 – ACT TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
The CPC discussed the proposed legislation. No action was taken. Dr. Devnew will check with Representative Webster to find out why he was not on the support list.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COALITION MEMBERSHIP
The CPC continued discussion on whether to join the Community Preservation Coalition. Ms. Morris reported on her conversations with eight communities that belong to the Coalition. Ms. Seewald asked what the administrative budget was of the Coalition. The CPC postponed action until they could learn more about administrative costs.
Ms. Loring left the meeting at 9:45 a.m.
PROJECT UPDATE
Artificial Turf Field Project – The CPC reviewed an invoice from the contractor. The CPC needed more clarification on items but agreed that item numbers 2, 4, 5, and 6 fell within site work and drainage improvements. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Dr. Devnew.
Motion: that the CPC agrees to pay items 2, 4, 5, 6 and asks that Town staff confer with the contractor to get clarification on the remaining items.
Vote: 6 in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Seewald left meeting at 9:50 a.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed an invoice from Duxbury Clipper for advertising of RFP for War Memorial project. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Dr. Devnew.
Motion: to approve the bill from Duxbury Clipper in the amount of $59.50
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meeting on 7/2/2009. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 7/2/2009, as drafted.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m.
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