Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, September 2, 2010 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Tony Kelso, Pat Loring, Sarianna Seewald, and Norman Tucker. Brendan Keohan was absent. Also present were Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator and George Wadsworth from the Planning Board.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
NEW FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATIONS
Tarkiln Community Center Parking Area – Ed Vickers, Highway Director, explained the funding request for improvements to the parking area for Tarkiln and the recreational facilities on the site. The CPC discussed how this proposal conforms to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and whether it is a recreation project or as part of the Tarkiln restoration project. Ms. Morris volunteered to review the CPA for the project’s compliance. Doug Dondero, DPW Manager of Buildings and Grounds, arrived at the meeting and discussed possible landscaping. He and Mr. Vickers will work together to finalized the amount for the funding request.
Old Town Hall Restoration - Doug Dondero reported he is still waiting to confirm estimates. All proposed work is for the exterior of the building. Mr. Bear requested that as part of the application Mr. Dondero needs to provide a written justification that the proposed work is restoration rather than maintenance. Mr. Bear asked that he be contacted with any revisions to the proposal prior to the next CPC meeting.
Cemetery Grave Stone Restoration – Ms. Seewald reported she has spoken with Betsy Stevens from Cemetery Trustees regarding a proposal. Ms. Stevens indicated that they would like to hire a professional to survey the damaged stones and determine the work that needs to be done and to train volunteers. Mr. Bear asked for a written proposal. The CPC asked for information on the Cemetery Department budget particularly with regards to maintenance. It was recommended that representatives from the Cemetery Department should attend the next meeting.
PROJECT UPDATE
Housing – Since Mr. Keohan was not at the meeting, George Wadsworth reported on the Local Housing Partnership projects for the Temple St. and Grange/Fire Station housing units.
Financial Report – The CPC reviewed the balance sheet for all the projects. Project closeouts are to be an agenda item at the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
The CPC continued their discussion on whether to join the Community Preservation Coalition. No action was taken.
The CPC reviewed the list of projects and assigned members to visit each site to determine which needed signs:
- Ms. Loring – Round Pond, Nudd, & O’Brien Bogs, Hamadeh Property, O’Neil Farm, Berry brook, Delano Farm
- Ms. Seewald – Island Creek Fish Ladder, Alden House Windows, Jaycox Tree Farm, Bluefish River Firehouse
- Mr. Tucker – Tarkiln
- Mr. Bear – Tarkiln, War Memorial, First Parish Church windows
- Ms. Morris – Camp Wing barn, Keene St. field, Grange
- Mr. Kelso - Wright Building, King Caesar House, turf field
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 9:15 a.m. Ms Morris 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:33 a.m. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 8/12/2010. Ms. Loring made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Seewald.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 8/12/2010 as drafted.
Vote: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC signed bills to be paid.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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