Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, November 19, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, Brendan Keohan and Pat Loring. Sarianna Seewald was absent. Also present was Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:00 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Bear 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 8:55 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CPC ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET – FY 2011
The CPC discussed the proposed administrative budget for Fiscal Year 2011. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Loring.
Motion: the CPC recommends the administrative budget at a total of $76,405 of which $15,000 is for salaries and $61,405 for expenses.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
10-10-10
Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Dr. Devnew.
Motion: the CPC recommends that $152,810 be allocated to each of the purposes, Open Space, Historical Preservation, and Community Housing for a total amount of $458,430.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATIONS FOR 2010
Old Town Hall – Mr. Bear reported Peter Buttkus, DPW Director is looking for old plans and information on historical significance of the building.
Plaques – It was reported that both Tarkiln and Wright Buildings need the National Register of Historic Places plaques. Dr. Devnew made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to purchase two plaques, one for Tarkiln Building and one for Wright Building, in the amount not to exceed $350 from the administrative account.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Isaac Keene Barn – Ms. Morris reviewed the results of applying the historical preservation criteria to the project. Dr. Devnew reported the Historical Commission had not had a chance to vote on this project. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: the CPC recommends placement of a Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $85,000 for plans and specifications for the historic restoration of the Isaac Keene Barn, pending an affirmative recommendation by the Historical Commission for the project.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Grange/Fire Station – On behalf of the Local Housing Partnership, Mr. Keohan explained the proposal, which was for $75,000 per unit for a total of $150,000 to assist in the development of two affordable houses on the site. Mr. Keohan reported that Habitat for Humanity was not able to raise the necessary funds to start the project so it is necessary to do another Request for Proposal for a new contractor. Ms. Loring applied the criteria to the project and the project meets the community housing criteria. Ms. Morris asked Mr. Keohan for information to demonstrate that there are builders interested in the project.
CPC BROCHURE
The CPC reviewed the draft brochure.
SIGNS
CPC discussed a list of projects where signs are needed. CPC also discussed use of temporary signs while projects are going forward. Ms. Morris is to check requirements of sign bylaw.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
CPC reviewed and signed invoices.
The CPC reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 10/29/2009. Dr. Devnew made corrections to the second paragraph regarding Tarkiln Plaque. Mr. Bear made corrections to the list of members assigned as contact and criteria. Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/29/2009 as corrected.
Vote: 6 in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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