Hanson Preservation Committee Minutes
March 31st, 2010
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 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 March 17th, 2009 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.
Communications and Updates:
none
Old Business:
The vote to pay the $750 bill for dues to the Community Preservation Coalition was made by Bill Clay and seconded by Allan Clemons. Approved: 9-0-0.
Open Forum wrap up: No comments other than a thank you for Bob from the committee for presenting it.
New Business
Phil brought up the need for a new category on the agenda entitled “bills”, so that they receive the proper scrutiny and handling to meet the town accountant’s
requirements for submittal.
The issue regarding the discrepancy between the opinion received from the Coalition and that received from DOR regarding the approval of funds for the Open Space Master Plan extension will be explored further.
The statement of expenses regarding the Mill from Kopelman and Paige was discussed and a motion was made by Dave Harris to table it until the April meeting. Seconded by Allan Clemons. Vote: 9-0-0
The CPC 2011 budget was discussed and it was decided to ask the accountant to come to a future meeting to explain the accounting of monies as required by law.
A vote was taken on each of the four pre-application submittals for funding:
Land Acquisition of Main Street -- Scott Petersen Motion to approve - John Kemmett , second - Allan Clemons vote: 9-0-0
Preservation and Restoration of Records -- Board of Assessors motion to accept - John Kemmett second - Allan Clemons vote: 9-0-0
Preservation of Historical Buildings - Hanson Historical Society Motion to accept - Patti Norton, second - -John Kemmett vote: 9-0-0
Historical Preservation - Stone Fire House - Recreation Committee motion to accept - Bill Strait, second - Patti Norton vote: 9-0-0
The Project Funding Timeline for October 2010 was amended to allow applications to be submitted up until 5 p.m., May 14, 2010. Patti will draft up a form letter to send the applicants informing them of the acceptance of their pre-application and the extension of the filing deadline for applications. It was decided that at the April meeting the committee will offer some incite to the applicants of what we will be looking for in the application.
Dave informed the committee of the conversation he had with the town administrator regarding the hiring of a secretary for the committee. The TA was not in favor as this would entail a new position under Wage and Personnel. Other avenues will be explored.
Bob announced that effective March 31 that he was stepping down as chairman of the CPC. Reasons cited were a business promotion with increased responsibilities and family matters that needed to be attended to. The committee accepted the resignation with regret and wished him well. He will continue to serve as a member from the Hanson Housing Authority on the committee. The committee will address the filling of the chairman’s position at its next meeting in April.
Next meeting will be April 21st, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Selectmen’s Room
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. vote: 9-0-0
Respectfully submitted:
David K. Harris, Jr. Clerk
minutes approved: 4/21/2010 vote: 7-0-0
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