Community Preservation Committee
Minutes of Meeting Held on Thursday, January 10, 2019
7:00pm – Town Hall Auditorium - Selectmen’s Hearing Room
Members Present:
Robert D’Amelio Peter Breton
George Luoto Michael Chaves
Linda Ghiloni Joseph Durant – 7:08 pm
John Parent Marianne Iarossi
Anne Marie Lourens
7:00pm – Public Hearing – Community Preservation Plan draft 2019
Mr. Parent opened the Public Hearing at 7:00pm to discuss updates and changes. Mrs. Ghiloni indicated that projects were added and some additional information added that was missing. Mr. D’Amelio questioned an item on the List of Potential Projects regarding Amnesty Program for in-law apartments that he would like removed from the Plan.
Motion by Mr. D’Amelio to remove that line and approve remaining plan, seconded by Mr. Parent and carried…
Vote: 8-0 in Favor
Mr. Parent closed the Public Hearing
Mr. Durant present at this time.
Hudson Land Trust
Greg Opp, Robert Burgess, Tom Green and Brian White.
Mr. Opp introduced the members, informed the committee of their incorporation through State and Federal agencies in the fall, and their goals and objectives moving forward. This newly formed organization is seeking guidance from other Town land trusts. They would like to be the non-profit that holds Conservation Restrictions on properties purchased by the CPC. Questions on authority regarding those restrictions were discussed. The Land Trust will work with the Conservation Commission and Park Commission on restrictions on land under their jurisdiction seeking guidance on “allowed use” and “prohibited uses” on each individual property.
Mrs. Ghiloni motioned to allow Land Trust to proceed with CR’s, seconded by Mr. D’Amelio and carried…
Vote: 9-0 in Favor
Applications for Funding
- Conservation Commission – Old North Road Conservation Area – Trail Signage
Pam Helinek requested funds for trail signage on the Old North Road Conservation Land. She is currently working with a number of volunteers to create a loop trail on the property. Signage at the entrance with a trail map as well as directional arrows and educational signs will help users identify the trail.
Mrs. Ghiloni motioned to approve $3,500.00 from undesignated fund balance, seconded by Mr. Luoto and carried…
Vote: 9-0 in Favor
- Park Commission – Centennial Beach Renovations
Steve Santos, Dan Hannon and a representative from Wesson and Sampson present.
Mr. Santos indicated the deteriorating condition of the 50+- year old facility and the number of years the project has been in the planning process. Information and drawings showing upgrades to the facility to improve erosion and storm water management, comply with ADA accessibility requirements, new restroom facilities, public access both in summer and off season and overall improvements to the natural landscape features of the beach were presented to the Committee.
Points brought up during discussions included:
- Actual access for wheelchairs to the water using portable mats;
- Policing of the area and discussions with the Chief of Police, security components, etc.;
- Facility is used by all individuals in the community (as well as non-residents), regardless of age, or mobility.
- Erosion control has been a worsening problem over the years washing out sand on the beach into the water and cove;
- The final designs and exact features and amenities will be clarified over the next few months.
- It was explained that due to the scope of this project, Wesson and Sampson will be the Clerk of the Works, providing oversight, bidding and other construction administration tasks.
Mr. Parent explained the financing of this project via a borrowing article at Town Meeting which will require a 2/3 vote.
Mr. Parent motioned to recommend to May 2019 Town Meeting, $1.75 million for the project, with $250,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance and borrowing 1.5 million, seconded by Mr. D’Amelio and carried….
Vote: 9-0 in Favor
Financial Information
Current financial information sheets were distributed in the Committee member’s packages.
CPC Community Housing Reserve Transfer to Hudson Municipal Affordable Housing Trust – Article for May 2019 Town Meeting - $58,838.80
Mrs. Ghiloni motioned to submit an Article for May 2019 for $58,838.80 to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, from the Community Housing Reserve, seconded by Mr. Parent and carried…
Vote: 9-0 in Favor
Housekeeping Article for May 2019 Town Meeting
Mrs. Ghiloni indicated she was waiting for specific number from the Director of Finance for this Article. Mr. D’Amelio motioned to submit once Director gives the figures, seconded by Mr. Parent and carried…
Vote: 9-0 Favor
Board to Re-organize for 2019 calendar year
Mr. D’Amelio motioned to keep the chairman and vice chair positions as is, with Mr. Parent, Chairman and Mrs. Ghiloni, Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Luoto and carried…
Vote: 9-0 in Favor
Minutes to be approved:
Mr. D’Amelio motioned to approve the Minutes of August 13, 2018 as written, seconded by Mr. Parent and carried…
Vote: 7-0 in Favor
2 abstained – Mr. Durant and Mr. Breton
M: Mr. Durant
S: Ms. Iarossi
V: 6-0 in Favor – January 31, 2019
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