COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014
AGENDA
Convene Meeting: 6:00 p.m. – Mashpee Town Hall – Waquoit Bay Meeting Room, #1
MINUTES
Thursday, February 13, 2014 Regular & Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS
- Public Comment
- Review & Approval of Articles proposed for October 2014 Town Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Approval and Ratification of Invoice(s) for Payment:
Archives - $627.66 Archives - $922.89
Archives - $1,372.82 Archives - $28,944.57
Archives - $243.94 Archives - $11,734.75
Archives - $595.34
Archives - $2,157.33 Shellfish/Estuary - $49,214
Archives - $2,436.94
Archives - $1,315.47
Archives - $285.98
Archives - $11,694.64
Archives - $1,875.56
Archives - $1,731.78
Archives - $527.46
Archives - $3,534.05
Housing Assistance Program - $25,000
John’s Pond Improvements - $56,582.45 John’s Pond Improvements - $9,770.04
John’s Pond Improvements - $8,229.88 John’s Pond Improvements - $118,883.68
John’s Pond Improvements - $15,184.12
Splash Pad - $300
Splash Pad - $2,170
Community Park - $81.22 Community Park - $11,988.00
Community Park - $335.12
Community Park - $1,168.45
Great River Boat Ramp - $1,515.75
NEW BUSINESS
- Distribute Applications proposed for May 2015 Special Town Meeting
Mashpee Housing Authority – Housing Assistance Program
Mashpee Housing Authority – Buy-Down Program
LIAISION ASSIGNMENTS
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
Present: Richard Halpern, Ed Larkin, Ralph Shaw, Evelyn Buschenfeldt,
Mary Waygan, Wayne Taylor, Burt Kaplan
Absent: Diane Rommelmeyer, Frank Lord
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Halpern at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room
MINUTES:
Thursday, February 13, 2014 Regular & Executive Sessions:
The above referenced minutes were deferred to the next meeting due to the lack of a voting quorum.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Richard York, the Town’s Shellfish Constable updated the Committee with regards to the Shellfish Propagation/Estuary Restoration project funded by the CPC respectively at the May and October Town Meetings in the year 2013.
Mr. York indicated he is very pleased with the undertaking to restore shellfish populations and reduce eutrophication in the estuaries. CPA funding in May of 2013 supported the purchase of 2,000 bags of remote set oyster seed and 6,000 quahog seed to be stocked in the Mashpee and Great Rivers. Additional CPA funding in October has allowed for the continuation of the project to support the additional purchase of oyster and quahog seed, growing equipment, monitoring and surveillance.
It is estimated that 0.25 tons of nitrogen would be removed from the Mashpee River and 1 ton of nitrogen from the Great River by harvesting 70 tons of oysters and 275 tons of quahogs. With new data obtained from the County, it was explained the target to reduce the Total Maximum Daily Load’s (TMDL’s) will now be easier to achieve.
The project to improve water quality, the health of the ecosystems, and preserve, restore and enhance shellfish and finfish production and other coastal resources is on schedule. The timing also co-insides with the Town of Mashpee Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan which has been submitted to State officials for review. It is a valuable program placing Mashpee in the forefront for this initiative.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Lewis Property – 32 Collins Lane, Mashpee; 3.7 Acres:
A brief discussion followed with respect to the Lewis Property, a CPA project recommended to the May 2014 Town Meeting for the acquisition of open space and passive recreation. The purchase price previously agreed upon by the CPC was $155,000.
After debate at the May 2014 Town Meeting, the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe indicated they had an interest in purchasing the property. A 2/3rd’s vote passed at Town Meeting tabled the discussion. Members of the CPC brought up the matter to reconsider the purchase of the subject property at the October Town Meeting.
It was disclosed the Tribe has moved forward with their endeavor to purchase the Lewis property for the sum of $165,000. There was no further comment.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Review & Approval of Articles proposed for October 2014 Town Meeting.
Two articles are proposed for the October 2014 Town Meeting warrant.
The first annual article would set aside 10% of the estimated Community Preservation Funds as required for Open Space/Recreation purposes, Historic Preservation purposes and Affordable Housing purposes to include the Budgeted Reserve as certified by the Town Accountant and reflected in the FY2015 CP-1 that is submitted to the Department of Revenue.
The second article is a clean-up article to meet the requirement of reserving funds from the supplemental CPA FY2014 Trust Fund distribution. After receiving additional CPA funding from the FY2014 State budget, a total of $375,871, the annual 10% is required to be set aside to the 10% Reserves. For this appropriation, it is not a requirement to set aside the 10% Reserves in the Open Space category as the amount the Town paid in debt for open space purposes in FY14 exceeded the additional $37,587.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Review & Approval of Articles proposed for October 2014 Town Meeting.
(continued)
Motion made by Ms. Waygan to approve the (2) articles as referenced for the October 2014 Town Meeting with the Town Accountant certifying the exact amounts for appropriation.
Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. Larkin, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mr. Taylor, yes
Ms. Waygan, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Kaplan, absent for vote
Opposed, none
LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:
Mills Family Lands:
With the passing of Special Legislation; An Act to Convey an Interest in Certain Land (Mills Family Lands) to the Town of Barnstable in November of 2013, members of the Community Preservation Committee inquired about the $150,000 in CPA funding from the Town of Barnstable for the partial interest in the open space/conservation property.
Funding from the Town of Barnstable would enable the CPC to utilize the $150,000 appropriation for additional and much needed CPC Open Space and Recreational expenditures.
Mr. Taylor indicated that he would review this matter on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:
Splash Pad & Tiger Long Playground:
Last month, the Town officially opened the Tiger Long Playground and Splash Pad located at the Heritage Park Recreational facility. Both projects were funded by the CPA in May of 2013.
Members of the Long family attended the dedication of the playground which includes several new play structures and surface areas. The project also includes an expansion of the playground area and the construction of a shade pavilion and a picnic area.
In addition to the playground, the construction of the Splash Pad has been a huge success in Mashpee. This aquatic amenity is 100% handicap accessible, and can be used by all age groups. The site has been a very popular attraction since its opening.
It was noted the DPW Director will be placing CPC signage at the site locations.
6:15 p.m. Mr. Kaplan present.
Liaison Assignment List – Project Status Report – Roster:
It was agreed the Liaison Assignment List, Project Status Report, and Committee Roster would be updated for additional review.
The benefits of projects funded by the Community Preservation Act were briefly recognized.
It was recommended the DPW Director meet with the CPC Committee to review in detail, the ongoing Town of Mashpee projects supported by the CPC.
Members of the CPC welcomed Wayne Taylor on his return to the Committee serving as the Board of Selectmen member representing the Parks Commissioner.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval and Ratification of Invoices(s) for Payment:
The following invoices were formally reviewed for payment.
Archives - $627.66 Archives - $922.89
Archives - $1,372.82 Archives - $28,944.57
Archives - $243.94 Archives - $11,734.75
Archives - $595.34
Archives - $2,157.33 *Shellfish/Estuary - $49,214
Archives - $2,436.94
Archives - $1,315.47
Archives - $285.98
Archives - $11,694.64
Archives - $1,875.56
Archives - $1,731.78
Archives - $527.46
Archives - $3,534.05
Housing Assistance Program - $25,000
John’s Pond Improvements - $56,582.45 John’s Pond Improvements - $9,770.04
John’s Pond Improvements - $8,229.88 John’s Pond Improvements - $118,883.68
John’s Pond Improvements - $15,184.12
Splash Pad - $300
Splash Pad - $2,170
Community Park - $81.22 Community Park - $11,988.00
Community Park - $335.12
Community Park - $1,168.45
Great River Boat Ramp - $1,515.75
Motion made by Mr. Larkin to approve and ratify the above referenced payment requisitions for payment adding the Shellfish/Estuary invoice in the amount of $49,214.
Motion seconded by Mr. Shaw.
VOTE: 7-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. Larkin, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mr. Taylor, yes
Ms. Waygan, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Kaplan, yes Opposed, none
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
NEW BUSINESS:
Distribute Applications proposed for the May 2015 Special Town Meeting:
Mashpee Housing Authority – Housing Assistance Program:
Mashpee Housing Authority – Buy-Down Program:
To date, (2) applications have been received requesting funding consideration at the May 2015 Special Town Meeting. As follows;
Mashpee Housing Authority – Housing Assistance Program:
The application dated May 15, 2014 for the Housing Assistance Program requests CPA funding in the amount of $200,000 to support (2) additional years for the program. The total cost of the proposed project is $400,000.
Mashpee Housing Authority – Buy-Down Program:
The application dated May 15, 2014 requests funding in the amount of $200,000 to support the proposed Mashpee Housing Authority Buy-Down Program using CPA funding. The cost of the proposed project is $275,000 to $300,000.
The above referenced applications were distributed to the Community Preservation Committee for initial review. There was no action taken.
It was agreed the Executive Director of the Mashpee Housing Authority would be invited to attend the next CPC Meeting to review the current Housing Assistance Program, and to discuss the two projects proposed for the May 2015 Special Town Meeting.
The deadline to submit articles for funding consideration at the May 2015 Town Meeting is November 1, 2014.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
July 8, 2014
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
6:00 p.m. – Mashpee Town Hall
Agenda topics;
Reorganization
Mashpee Housing Authority
Update on Housing Assistance Program
Review of Projects proposed for May 2015 Town Meeting
DPW Director
Update on ongoing Town projects funded by CPC
Adjournment:
Motion made by Ms. Waygan to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Motion seconded by Mr. Larkin.
VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. Larkin, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mr. Taylor, yes
Ms. Waygan, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Kaplan, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Community Preservation Committee
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