TOWN OF HANSON
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes – April 2011
The regular meeting of the Community Preservation Committee was called to order at 7:05pm on 4/20/11 in the Town Hall by Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett.
Members Present:
John Kemmett,~Allan Clemons, David Harris,~Phil Lindquist (7:09), Bill Clay, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Patti Norton
Absent:
Bob Sears, Bill Strait
Guests Present:
Sylvia Salas, Don Ellis
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 23rd meeting was made by John Kemmett, second by Allan Clemons,~vote: 7-0-0~
Motion to approve the minutes of the March 16th meeting (typo corrections made) was made by Patti Norton, second by Allan Clemons,~vote: 7-0-0
Communications and Updates:
None
Chairperson’s Report
Report on the CPA Conference at Bridgewater State University. A great conference and a wealth of information gained. It was attended by Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett, John Kemmett, Bill Clay, Bob Sears, and Phil Lindquist
Laura attended the Selectmen’s Meeting to be sure that the TM article concerning the Bonney House was approved and included. No problem.
It was reported that Ms. Robbins had been in touch regarding her Pratt Place property. She said she had talked with Scott MacFaden of Wildlands Trust and Scott Petersen.
A financial accounting of CPA funds was distributed, but discussion was postponed until Laura could clarify some items with the town accountant.
Old Business
John Kemmett presented the committee three proposals for signs for the Mill, Bonney House, and Hearse House from Healy Sign. Three options were included for each. Much discussion followed the submittals. A motion to approve option C for the mill was made By David Harris and a second by Bill Clay. Insert CPA in funding and remove Hanson (larger lettering), cranberry as base color, sluice way to remain in the logo, Indian Head Greenway to be added as a separate sign below. vote: 7-0-0
John will meet with the building inspector regarding the sighting of the sign. A~ mock-up will be shown to the committee and placed on the sight as the permanent one is constructed.
Motion to rescind the previous vote and replace it with option B was made by David Harris and seconded by Bill Clay. ~ Vote: 7-0-0
The Bonney House sign will be option B with changes voted for the Mill sign. Motion made by Allan Clemons and seconded by Patti Norton~ Vote 7-0-0
The Hearse House will be option B with no logo or date. Motion made by Patti Norton and seconded by Allan Clemons. Vote: 7-0-0
The committee will look into providing a temporary sign to be used during construction/renovation/ development of a CPC funded project. Upon completion of a project the proponent will be responsible for supplying a generic sign or label giving credit to the CPA funding.~
Phil discussed what transpired at the Mill Committee meeting held on April 13th by the Conservation Commission. About a dozen people in attendance. It was established that the CC would have the responsibility for spearheading the plan and overseeing the work. The CC recognizes that a Mill Committee and friends of the mill will hold an integral part in this work.
Discussion of a dedication date for the Mill seemed to indicate that May 30 would be ideal. It could be incorporated into the Memorial day parade plans. (not sure who was going to confirm this)
New Business
The Poor Meadow Brook property officially was transferred to the care and custody of the Hanson water Department on March31, 2011.
No word has been heard from Camp Kiwanee Firehouse project (Dave and Al) and therefore the bill won’t be paid until the information requested has been presented to the committee.
A meeting with Senator Kennedy and Representative Webster regarding legislation for funding CPA was suggested. Perhaps the CPC’s from Duxbury and Pembroke could be invited. Dave Harris reported he had contacted Kennedy, Webster, the Coalition and the standing combined legislative committee for restructuring CPA funding to support the bill.
PR strategies were discussed to better promote CPA
The real estate memorandum was accepted. Motion by John Kemmett and a second by Patti Norton.~ Vote:~ 7-0-0
Adjournment:
Next meeting will be May 18th, 2011, at 7:00 pm in the Selectmen’s Room
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm. vote: 7-0-0
Minutes submitted by:
David K. Harris, Jr. ~ ~
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