TOWN OF HANSON
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes – April 18, 2012
Start Time: 7:05pm
Members Present:
Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, David Harris, John Kemmett, Patty Norton, Bill Clay, Bill Strait and Allan Clemens.
Absent: Ken Lawson, Bob Sears
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approval granted with the agreement that open forum minutes, then regular town minutes is merged. . Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett (1st) Patty Norton (2nd); approved 7-0.
Chair Report:
Outstanding Bills:
Bonney House bill was submitted but needed a W9, new form required for anything over $1000. Merry was able to get the form completed, Laura signed off on it and it will be submitted for payment.
Eileen’s timesheet approved and submitted for payment.
Communication:
CPC has an Agenda item for May Town Meeting – Laura will circulate documentation to be used at that meeting prior to May.
Old Business
Thomas Mill Signs – JK to get an update on sign. Also, discussion between Allan and John in regards to informing the various committee’s on Notice of Intent to do work, even cleanup to the Thomas Mill. Patty Norton stated that Mrs. Archibald was asking about a silhouette of Thomas Mill and it will be on sale at the Historical Societies Turkey Dinner in May.
Housing Authority – no update
Camp Kiwanee Firehouse Project – Still have outstanding funds to be used on project - concern about losing funds if not used by end of June. Discussion on putting monies on hold and then committee can roll back and use it when needed. Allan Clemons (1st motion), Patty Norton (2nd motion); 7-0 approved.
Bonney House Project – Allan updated the committee on what still needs to be done on the Bonney House Project. The rear cill needs to be done still. There are funds left ($8k) which was approved to complete the project. Allan mentioned the number of volunteers that want to work on the project and how recently the Eagle Scouts was able to help burn brush, dig up stumps and clear area. There are plans for planting and continued improvement at the Bonney House.
New Business
PR Brochure – committee went through and made edits to the document and to change pictures to reflect work completed (Thomas Mill and Poor Meadow Brook). John Kemmet (1st) Laura FitzGerald-Kemmet (2nd); 7-0 approved. Eileen to make changes and send to committee for finalization. The brochure will need to be used for the Earth Day exhibit on April 28th.
Earth Day – decision on purchasing a banner ($150) for CPC representation at Earth Day was motioned and approved. Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett (1st) Patty Norton (2nd); approved 7-0.
Website Update: will not start website, until brochure is completed.
Timeline Discussion – no update – was discussed at prior meeting.
Other:
David Harris has handed in his resignation. Committee/Laura thanked David for all his contributions and appreciated his hard work and dedication to the committee.
________ suggested that committee know how to explain how the funds for CPC are calculated and be able to articulate it properly during open forums. Laura stated it was explained but then discussions whether to put a notation on the brochure; committee said, no – the website would be the forum for this topic.
Documents Distributed at Meeting:
- Agenda
- Open Forum and March Town Hall Meeting Minutes
- Draft of CPC Brochure
- Article in The Express relating to March CPC Open Forum
- Articles from the Community Preservation Coalition regarding Pending CPA Legislation – An Act To Sustain Community Preservation (HB 765)
Next Meeting: May 16, 2012
Adjournment: 7:37 pm
Patty Norton (1st motion), Allan Clemons (2nd motion); 7-0 approved.
Minutes submitted by: Eileen Burke
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