Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan, Pat Loring and Sarianna Seewald. John Bear was absent. Also present were Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee, and George Wadsworth from the Planning Board. Ms. Loring was Acting Chairman until Ms. Morris arrived at 8:20 a.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COALITION MEMBERSHIP
The CPC continued its discussion on whether to join the Coalition. It was suggested that the CPC try the membership for one year in order to determine if it’s beneficial for the Town to belong. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to join the Community Preservation Coalition for one year as a test to whether the membership is worthwhile to the Town.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Keohan). Motion passed.
PROJECT UPDATE
CPC Brochure - Ms. Loring reported the subcommittee has received a draft brochure to review.
Housing Projects – Mr. Keohan had nothing new to report on the various housing projects.
Tarkiln Community Center – Dr. Devnew reported the bid for the roof came in lower than estimated.
Artificial Turf Athletic Field Project – Ms. Morris reported on a meeting with representatives from P.R.I.D.E, Town Manager, Finance Director, Recreation Director and Conservation Administrator to resolve questions regarding what parts of the contract are related to site work and drainage and should be paid by the CPC. The total project was estimated at $1,275,882. The CPC is responsible for $169,210 of the engineer’s (Camp Dresser) design fee for site work and $255,592 of the contractor (Heimlich) for a total of $424,802.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Morris asked if any other member would like to be Chairman, but all members preferred that she remain Chairman.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed and signed bills.
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 7/23/2009. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 7/23/2009 as drafted.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:55 a.m. Ms. Seewald 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: 6– in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:35 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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