Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, September 10, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring and Sarianna Seewald. John Bear and Brendan Keohan were absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
PROJECT UPDATE
Tarkiln Building – Dr. Devnew reported that Tarkiln has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was also reported that the bids for the septic system and roof work came in lower than the cost estimates.
Wright Building – Mr. Kelso inquired if issues between contractor and the Town been resolved. Mr. Grady will check into it.
Camp Wing Parcel – Mr. Grady reported that the property bounds have been installed.
Berrybrook – bounds are not in yet.
SIGNAGE
CPC discussed improving wording on signs with regards to CPC. Mr. Grady will check with the sign maker for the wooden signs. It was also suggested that the committee look into using large rocks for signage.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Seewald reported that her family will be in Germany for four months, but she will stay in touch via email and will be back in January.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed and signed bills.
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 8/20/2009. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 8/20/2009 as drafted.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 9:03 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald 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: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:38 a.m. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
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