EASTHAM COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting: June 22, 2006
Attendance: Glenn Collins, Cheryl Gayle, Elizabeth Simmons, Kathryn Sette, Peter McDonald, Sue Horton, and David J. Skiba, Committee Members, Tom
Lenox and Elizabeth Sandler, Eastham Historical Society
David to talk to potential candidates for filling vacancy on the Community Preservation Committee, noting that a candidate application form will be required.
Elizabeth Sandler and Tom Lenox were asked to address the historical needs of the Town. Tom Lenox mentioned the Little Capistrano Bike Shop at Route 6, Locust and Salt Pond Roads as a potential for private renovation especially in light of the fact that an historic home also exists on the property. Discussion also involved the necessary historical restrictions, which would have to be approved by the State Historical Commission. The group discussed whether CPC funds for private projects should be needs based. It was the consensus that perhaps funds expended on private properties should be secured by a 15 year note and mortgage whereby if the property were not transferred outside of immediate family members within such period, the loans would be forgiven after said 15 year period. Other
projects such as the Lu Roy property at Route 6 and Locust Road and 1400 Nauset Road (Ralph Chase house) could be future candidates. CPC members discussed having the Eastham Historical Society and/or Sara Korjef of the Cape Cod Commission evaluate and prioritize projects.
Kathryn moved and Glenn seconded that private historical projects be by grants secured by a mortgage forgivable in 15 years if no transfer of property outside of the family took place within such time. Said projects are to be based on applications made, considered and approved and subject to the Massachusetts Historical Commission approved restrictions. All members voted in favor.
Elizabeth Sandler will provide drafts of historical restrictions. Glenn may confer with Sheila Vanderhoef relative to necessary restrictions for the Schoolhouse Museum project and with regard to a necessary contract for disbursement between the Town and the Eastham Historical Society for the Schoolhouse project renovation.
There also was positive discussion about the ability to include engineering and architectural fees within CPC funding projects and the ability of the CPC through administrative funds to hire agents to review projects. It also was suggested that a set of builders who are competent and familiar with historical projects be made available. The Eastham Historical Society will provide ideas for further historical type projects prior to the July CPC meeting. The concept of non-residential property such as the former mitten factory at Oak Road and Massasoit Road and the Grist Mill property on Route 6 were discussed as potential future candidates for funding. There was further discussion of whether funds may be used for historical research or when the State requires matching funds. The CPC members saw
no reason why CPC funds could not be used as matching funds. Peter suggested that lighting, signage, landscape, boat houses, hunting camps, privies and properties within the Seashore also may be in the realm of CPC historical funding projects.
Cheryl noted that Dianne has asked about the Wiley Park bridge which may not be in the realm of discussion for the CPC since other funds are being utilized for said bridge.
Kathryn moved and Peter seconded that the minutes of the May 25, 2006, meeting be approved. Glenn responded to Nancy Fellers for follow up on a land acquisition. Cheryl noted that the Community Preservation Coalition site has helpful information regarding Community Preservation Act plans under "implementing the Community Preservation Act" and noted specifically the Falmouth CPA plan on the Falmouth web site.
The next meeting is July 20, 2006.
Glenn asked about a Public Informational Meeting. It was agreed by a consensus that a draft needs plan could be made available to coincide with the Informational Meeting in the fall with a possible deadline for 2006 applications to be submitted prior to Thanksgiving, 2006.
Cheryl moved that the meeting be adjourned. All members seconded and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Skiba, Clerk
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