Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of the Town Hall on Thursday, May 27, 2010 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members present included Chairman Holly Morris, John Bear, Lynne Devnew, Tony Kelso, and Brendan Keohan. Pat Loring and Sarianna Seewald were absent. Also present were Conservation Administrator Joe Grady and Frank Mangione from Fiscal Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
No subject was brought forth.
PROJECT UPDATE
Housing – Mr. Keohan reported that all housing projects are moving forward.
War Memorial – Ms. Morris reported the dedication of the monument is scheduled for Memorial Day.
Fish Ladder – Mr. Grady reported that monitors saw no herring and that the MA Division of Fish and Wildlife has stocked Island Creek Pond for the fourth year.
Crowell Land Purchase – Mr. Mangione questioned whether the Water Department has done any more investigation with regards to any potential wellsite. Mr. Grady will check with the Water Department.
OTHER
Committee Reappointments – Ms. Morris inquired as to whether the Historical Commission has determined who will be its CPC representative.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:28 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: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 8:52 a.m. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Bear.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The CPC reviewed and signed bills.
The CPC reviewed draft minutes of meetings on 4/8/2010, 4/22/2010, and 5/13/2010. Mr. Kelso made a motion that was seconded by Dr. Devnew
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/8/2010, as drafted.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Bear). Motion passed.
Mr. Bear made a motion that was seconded by Dr. Devnew.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/22/2010, as drafted.
Vote: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Keohan). Motion passed.
Mr. Keohan made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Kelso.
Motion: to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/13/2010 as drafted.
Vote: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The CPC cancelled the meeting on June 10, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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