Hanson Preservation Committee Minutes~
March 17th, 2010
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present: Bill Strait, John Kemmett, Patty Norton, Bob Sears, Allan Clemons, David Harris,~ Phil Lindquist, Bill Clay, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett~
Not Present: ~
Minutes of the January 20th, 2010 meeting were approved by a 9-0-0 vote~
This was the Public Forum. It was televised by cable and there were nine people in attendance.
Bob introduced the committee members and then proceeded to give an overview of CPA and a little history of the committee. He recognized the proponents of the two projects that were accepted and funded at the October 2009 Town Meeting. Sandra Harris, Town Clerk, thanked the committee and showed the committee the books which were restored. Each restored book had a sticker on the inside cover giving recognition to the fact that CPA money had funded the restoration. Bruce Young, Hanson Historical Society member, updated the committee on the status of the purchase of the Nathaniel Thomas Mill. The attorneys from the town and the seller were still working out the details. Hopefully all the details will be worked out this spring. Phil Lindquist, Hanson Conservation Commission chairman, was also recognized for his efforts with
the project.
Bob explained the financial breakdown of funds for the CPA and how they are dispersed. Open space receives 10%, Housing receives 10% and Historical receives 10% and up to 5% for administrative costs, with the remaining funds available for any eligible proposal. The two step application process was explained; the pre-application followed by an application if the proposal meets CPA guidelines.
Bob concluded the presentation by emphasizing the continuing effort to reach out and educate the community by the CPC of the CPA
Communications and Updates:
none
Old Business:
none
New Business
A motion by Dave Harris and a second by Allan Clemons to authorize payment of the bill to pay for the restoration of of Town record books. Vote: 9-0-0.
A motion by Dave Harris and a second by John Kemmett to pay the bill for the annual dues to the Community Preservation Coalition . This needs to be clarified at our next meeting and if need be, revoted. There was no bill to sign and the vote was not recorded.
Next meeting will be March 31st, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Selectmen’s Room
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. vote: 9-0-0
Respectfully submitted:~
David K. Harris, Jr.~ ~ Clerk
minutes approved: ~ 3/31/2010 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ vote:~ 9-0-0
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