Hanson Community Preservation Committee Minutes~
September 17, 2008
Meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
Members present:
William Clay, Allan Clemons, David Harris, Laura Kemmett, John Kemmett, Patty Norton, Robert Sears, Bill Strait
Not Present:
Philip Lindquist
Minutes of the August 20, 2008 were approved: 8-0-0 (a request for printed copies to be distributed at each meeting was so noted by the clerk)
A discussion of meeting dates of future meetings will be continued at the next meeting. proposed dates are:
2008 2009
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10/15~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1/21
7/15
11/19~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 2/18
8/19
12/17~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 3/18
9/16
~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~4/15 ~~10/21
~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~5/20 ~~11/18
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Under old business a discussion~ regarding the presentation by Stuart Saginor began. All felt it was very informative and stimulated many good questions and answers. the participation by the selectmen, treasurer/collector, and assessor/appraiser was appreciated by the CPC.
Patty Norton distributed a CD of the presentation to each of the members. Dave Harris distributed a CD of the Master Plan for Hanson to each member.
John questioned when the CPC was responsible for holding its annual public meeting required by the CPA --within the fiscal calendar or calendar year --?? Bob said he would get the answer.
Under new business the discussion turned to the need for transparency by the CPC as he carries out its duties --distributing minutes of the meetings to other town departments, further newspaper articles, working with other departments whose job it is to carry out the financial functions of the CPA --ie. billing, exemptions, ...
Patty said she would speak to the people involved-- treasurer/collector, assessors, accountant, town administrator, selectmen to see what they would like.
A letter was received from the town clerk expressing a need to have old records and other documents of the town restored using CPA money.
Alan Clemons mentioned that the conservation commission and the historical commission had been approached regarding the purchase of the old mill property -- currently privately owned and leased to the town.
These requests sparked a discussion for the need of a response letter to the proponents of proposals for CPA acknowledging their requests. Laura said she would draft a letter for our perusal at the next meeting.
The discussion turned to the application process. After much discussion it wa decided that all should look at the procedures used by Bridgewater, Easton, Concord --or any other community that a member thought worthy of consideration. All present recognized the need for the committee to start an organized learning process of the workings of CPA and the responsibilities the CPC has in carrying them out.
Dave brought up the question of designing a letterhead for the CPC and Bill Clay offered his services.
A discussion of web site design resulted in the recognized need for a professional consultant. Bill Clay mentioned that August Silva did this type of work. It need to be pursued further at a future meeting
There was a concern of conflict of interest in a member of a group proposing a project and that member being a member of the CPC. Bob said he would research the question further.
Bob also said he would email Dave the contact information for the Patriot Ledger and Brockton Enterprise.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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David Harris,~ Clerk
Minutes approved: October 15, 2008 ~ ~vote of 7-0-0
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