EASTHAM COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting: March 6, 2008
Attendance: Henry Curtis, Kathryn Sette, Cheryl Gayle, Elizabeth Simmons, Glenn Collins, Peter McDonald, Sue Horton, and David Skiba, Members; Carol Martin,
Selectman; Mike Ferreira, Assistant Town Administrator; and Jim Owens for
a portion of the meeting
1. Windmill Restoration: Mike Ferreira presented the cost estimate of $29,172.00 from Andrew J. Shrake which includes a white pine shaft as recommended. David moved the Windmill Restoration Article as drafted with the sum of $29,172.00. Liz seconded. All members voted in favor 8-0.
2. Swift-Daley House proposal update: Peter recused himself. It was noted that the Swift-Daley House project has received $28,600.00 after delayed 2007 CPA funding. A shortfall exists and funding for additional work undiscovered is proposed. Kathryn Sette moved for a grant of $11,300.00. Glenn seconded it with a vote of 5-2-1 in favor. Hank noted that the CPC was not willing to entertain future shortfalls on this project.
3. Eastham Housing Authority request for $300,000.00 fund to acquire affordable one or two family rental property. After discussion of the loss of two (2) members of the Housing Authority effective in May, 2008, the Selectmen’s discussion of a municipal housing trust fund for the future, the apparent need for rental housing, and a desire to have restrictions on the proposed Article relative to approval by both the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the Community Preservation Committee, Kathryn Sette moved and Liz seconded recommendation of the Housing Authority Article. The vote was 8-0.
The next CPC meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
4. Library Façade Restoration: Hank consulted with Bob Varley and the Building Inspector Frank DeFelice. Bob Varley suggested a total redo of the entryway of the Library building on Samoset Road rather than a patch job. Hank shall resolicit bids in that regard for the next meeting with an estimated proposal for the project to be $10,000.00.
5. Administrative Fund for Community Preservation: Cheryl moved and Kathryn seconded the sum of $20,000.00 to provide for administrative funds should the need arise. All members voted in favor 8-0.
Sue Horton had to leave the meeting early.
6. Eastham Vital Records: After discussion of the appropriateness of the scanner, plaque cleaning and shelving relative to historic preservation, David moved and Liz seconded a recommendation to the Selectmen and Town Meeting, the sum of $13,352.00 for the preservation of sixteen (16) volumes and thirty-two (32) cds as historic preservation of volumes/artifacts in Town Hall. All members present voted in favor 7-0.
7. Request for Unallocated Funds: Kathryn moved and Liz seconded that all unallocated funds be appropriated such that 10% be for open space, 10% be for historic preservation, and 10% be for affordable housing purposes with the rest to be in the Community Preservation Fund Reserve as to be recommended by the Community Preservation Act Committee. All members present voted in favor 7-0.
Kathryn noted the issue of the housing appropriation for the Neighborhood Gas Station and members agreed to discuss at the next meeting. The minutes of February 21, 2008, were approved 6-0-1 with Glenn abstaining. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Skiba, Clerk
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