COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
AGENDA
Convene Meeting: 6:00 p.m. – Conference Room #2 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Approval of Invoice(s) for Payment:
- Pickerel Cove Recreation Area – We Care Organics - $270
- Pickerel Cove Recreation Area – Lawrence Lynch - $16,195
- Town Counsel (2) – Mashpee Village/The Community Builders - $270 & $300
- Mashpee Archives (2) – BLW Engineers - $3,825 & $425
- Mashpee Archives – Fuss & O’Neill - $3,564
- Breezy Acres Expansion Project – Housing Assistance Corporation - $37,712.50
- Mashpee Archeological Reconnaissance Survey – Public Archeological Laboratory - $5,000
- Santuit Pond – SolarBees - $273,751
NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion relative to Affordable Housing
- Transfer of Funds; $12,000 from Budgeted Reserve to Open Space Reserve
- Closure of Santuit Pond Project
LIAISION ASSIGNMENTS
- Liaison Assignments Update
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
6:00 p.m. – Room #1, Mashpee Town Hall
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
Present: Richard Halpern, Tom O’Hara, Diane Rommelmeyer, Ralph Shaw,
Frank Lord, Evelyn Buschenfeldt, Mary Waygan, Burt Kaplan
Absent: Ed Larkin
Attendees: Nancy Soderberg
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Halpern at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #2
MINUTES:
Tuesday, February 7, 2012:
Motion made by Mr. O’Hara to approve the minutes of Tuesday,
February 7, 2012 as presented.
Motion seconded by Mr. Shaw.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0-3.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, abstained Mr. Shaw, yes
Mr. Lord, abstained Mrs. Buschenfeldt, abstained
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Invoices for Payment:
Mashpee Archeological Reconnaissance Survey – Public Archeological Laboratory - $5,000:
Nancy Soderberg, Chair of the Mashpee Historical Society was in attendance to discuss the final invoice from the Public Archeological Laboratory (PAL) for the Mashpee Archeological Survey, a $20,000 CPA project funded at the May 2007 Town Meeting.
Ms. Soderberg indicated the Town-wide Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey would be kept by the Mashpee Historical Commission in a secure location with limited access to protect the sensitive archaeological site locational information.
In accordance with MGL c. 9, ss.26A (1) & 27C; c. 40, s.8D, archaeological site locational information is confidential and is not a “public record”. However, archeological sensitivity maps that do not show actual site locations are made available to planners, permitting departments and the public to determine if particular parcels are archaeologically sensitive.
It was noted that copies of Mashpee’s final report marked confidential along with the CD-ROM disks and GIS mapping have been submitted to the Town Manager, the Town Planner, the Director of Public Works and the Community Preservation Committee Chair.
Discussion followed with respect to the sensitive document and having the Town Assessor, Building Inspector, and Conservation Agent privy to the survey for decision making purposes. This would allow these departments to integrate with town planning to easily identify archaeological sites that might be adversely affected by development. The matter of updating the survey on a regular basis was also briefly discussed. It was noted the Board of Selectmen would have final authority when making management recommendations detailing bylaws and protection methods applicable to the Town of Mashpee.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Invoices for Payment:
Mashpee Archeological Reconnaissance Survey – Public Archeological Laboratory - $5,000: (continued)
Motion made by Mr. O’Hara to approve and authorize the final payment of $5,000 to the Public Archeological Laboratory for the Mashpee Archeological Reconnaissance Survey.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kaplan.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Mr. Lord, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
NEW BUSINESS:
Request of the Historical Commission for CPA Funding:
The Community Preservation Committee discussed the request of the
Historical Commission for CPA funding to restore an 1858 map that would be displayed in an appropriate location at the Town Archives. It was agreed the application and funding request for the October 2012 Town Meeting would be further discussed at the next scheduled CPC Meeting with the Historical Commission Chair.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion relative to Affordable Housing:
A recent article in the local newspaper prompted the CPC Committee to discuss the matter of requiring CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) checks on future Affordable Housing applications.
In discussing this matter, it was noted that most state homeownership programs do not require CORI checks as there is a potential liability with regards to discrimination. However, it was disclosed that CORI checks are required by statute and imposed by the federal government.
Upon review, the Committee agreed that future CPA applications relative to Affordable Housing would require CORI checks if it is legally applicable to the extent as allowed by law. This decision would be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for informational purposes.
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Invoices for Payment:
Pickerel Cove Recreation Area – We Care Organics: $270, composted soil
Pickerel Cove Recreation Area – Lawrence Lynch: $16,195 Stump & brush removal, equipment and disposal costs
Town Counsel (2) – Mashpee Village/The Community Builders: $270 & $300
Legal research, communication re: project eligibility, consult & communication
Mashpee Archives (2) – BLW Engineers: $3,825 & $425
Design development, hazardous material testing
Breezy Acres Expansion Project: Housing Assistance Corporation: $37,712.50
Reimbursement expenses; 5 invoices
Santuit Pond – SolarBees: $273,751
Final invoice
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Invoices for Payment: (continued)
Motion made by Mr. O’Hara to approve the payment requisitions as listed.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kaplan.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Mr. Lord, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
NEW BUSINESS:
Transfer of Funds; $12,000 from the Budgeted Reserve to the Open Space Reserve:
Discussion followed regarding the CPC Committee’s inability to transfer funds as referenced without Town Meeting approval. As a result of this requirement, the agenda topic is withdrawn and the following action was taken;
Closure of Santuit Pond Project:
Motion made by Mr. O’Hara to place the above topic on the agenda.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Waygan.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Mr. Lord, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
April 3, 2012
NEW BUSINESS:
Closure of Santuit Pond Project: (continued)
Motion made by Mr. O’Hara upon payment of the final invoice to SolarBee, the Santuit Project is deemed complete and any remaining appropriations would be returned to the Open Space Reserves.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kaplan.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Mr. Lord, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mr. Kaplan to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Motion seconded by Mr. O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Mr. Lord, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Community Preservation Committee Secretary
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