TOWN OF HANSON
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes – September 19, 2012
Start Time: 7:05 pm
Members Present:
Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, John Kemmett, Patty Norton, Allan Clemens, Bob Sears, Bill Clay, Joe Gamache and Bob Overholtzer
Absent: Bill Strait
Guest Present: David Blauss
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approval granted for August Minutes
John Kemmett (1st) Bill Clay (2nd); approved 8-0.
Chair Report:
CP3 requirement was due by 9/15/12. Patty stated that it was completed in May 2011. The wording may need to be changed, but that should not be a problem with the report deadline, and Patty will contact the DOR in regards to the change.
Outstanding Bills:
Laura has asked finance for accounting reports for CPC. She should have them within a few days.
Open Forum:
Speaker: David Blauss, Camp Kiwanee
David and Laura discussed disconnect between Camp Kiwanee committee and CPC of the application/documentation not being delivered timely. Both committees’ understand that more time to review the document before the deadline would have been needed. David informed CPC that they continue to work on bids regarding to drainage, but it’s taking quite a bit of time to get information back from the bidders. He stated that he would have documentation for next town hall meeting for CPC to review.
Laura made a suggestion that perhaps funds from CPC could be used to have a project person come in and help Camp K with a master plan to help support upcoming projects. David thought that Camp K would have more time now that summer is over to get the plans in order.
Both Laura and David stated that anyone from each committee is invited to their respective monthly meetings.
Old Business:
Thomas Mill Signs
Laura mentioned to John that she would like the Thomas Mill Sign at opening baseball day in the spring. CPC should invite town representatives and transfer the deed at this ceremony.
Housing Authority
No update to report this month.
Camp Kiwanee Firehouse Project
(Refer to above)
Bonney House Project –
Allan met with Rene and is in the process of getting the three bids Rene suggested be submitted. Discussion on whether or not there is $8k funding or $7,100 for the project. Allan believed he received an ‘ok’ to go forward with his initial bid of $8k, but needs to find out what amount is actually being funded by CPC.
New Business:
Community Preservation Org – Webinar
Patty gave a positive overview of the webinar sponsored by CPC and found it very interesting in particular the new regulations on recreation. Bob Sears listened in and gave a positive review as well. Discussions on when CPC will receive applications from recreation dept., but Bill Clay referenced that they have not worked out the timelines as of yet.
Administration:
PR Brochure / Banner:
Banner is ready to be picked up – Laura will do so. Vote was taken to approve cost of banner and making of 500 brochures at Webster Printing in Hanson. John Kemmet (1st), Bill Clay (2nd)
8-0; approved for a maximum of $600.
CPC Pre-Application and Application Documents - Timelines:
Bob Sears gave out the CPC pre-app and full application for the committee to review/edits/update, and it will be reviewed at next month’s meeting. This led to a conversation of timelines/deadlines. Bill Clay will check what the timeline is for surrounding towns: Hanover, Easton, and Bridgewater.
Patty motioned to move to a “May” presentation deadline for town warrant to CPC with emergency contingencies - (1st), John Kemmett (2nd); Approved 8-0. Patty will also verify with Merry what the Town’s deadline is for the selectman’s office.
October Town Hall Meeting:
Laura suggested we have a table at this meeting for CPC which includes the use of the banner, brochures and possibly a committee board with literature and pointers on the accomplishments throughout the year. If time allows, Bob and Patty will work on it. CPC committee members will be attending this meeting.
Documents Distributed at Meeting:
- Agenda and August Town Hall Minutes
- CPC Pre-Application and Full Application
Next Meeting: October 17, 2012 – 7pm
Adjournment: 8:40 pm – John Kemmett (1st), Bob Sears (2nd); 8-0 approved.
Minutes submitted by: Eileen Burke
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