CPC minutes – May 5th, 2009
Members present: Dennis Swierad, Bill Skillman, Steve Slozak, Leslie Duthie, Robert Presho
Guests: Mike Benfield, Tim Pascale
Amend last months minutes that Steve Slozak abstained from voting so votes are not AIF, since then we have cleared that Steve is still a member of the committee until another representative is appointed from Parks & Rec.
Dennis motioned to accept changes to minutes, Robert 2nd, AIF
Tim Pascale from Parks & Rec.
Leslie brought up additional funding of $2,500 in grants that doesn’t seem to be represented in the application for CPC. Tim said those monies were not allocated specifically for the Flynt project it was for “baseball” applications.
If the application goes to town meeting the grant amount would be $31,000 and change
Question from Leslie… questioning if Parks & Rec. would be installing fencing, benches, etc. Tim said they will install benches but fencing would be hired out, estimate from the fencing would now be obsolete (time lapse). Infield will hopefully be installed by volunteers. Leslie mentioned to Tim that he may want to figure dollar amount applied to possible volunteer work, it adds to additional funding from other sources. Bill & Leslie would like to see that listed in the budget, and in additional sources of funding. All agree that this application is a good one for the CPC;
It was questioned at last months meeting if the state would approve this project? Leslie called Katherine Roth to question whether this project would likely be approved. Katherine mentioned the Newton Project. Copies were forwarded from Katherine to Leslie in respect to the “law” regarding the Newton Project. Katherine mentioned that we would need to get clarification from Town Council that this project is within guidelines of CPA then the CPC would have to pay for a lawyer to investigate per say whether this is CPA applicable.
Dennis motioned that we give Leslie permission to get Town Council to review project and deem feasible, Steve 2nd, AIF
Leslie mentioned that when she spoke to Katherine they were talking about the state of CPA. We are probably looking at a 90% match (approximately $200,000)
Talked with Deb about warrant article for spring and she mentioned that we are approximately where we were last year. Deb wrote our article $30,000 to each of the three (Parks & Rec., open space, and historic preservation), and additional to general fund, 5% to clerical.
New application from the Monson Bellman, members should review application.
It was mentioned that this really didn’t fall under “historic preservation”, Leslie is going to call the applicant to get more details. Maybe on the July agenda.
Signs were discussed , aluminum, banner, wood, etc. Need to get signs up ASAP because projects are under way….. 2’ x 3’ Voss signs, white background, green lettering, green logo. Check with Voss to see what minimum order is….. maybe a dozen?? Questioned one pole or two, it was decided that maybe 4 holes, two holes, pre-drilled. Faith will get estimates and forward to committee members.
Public meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 2nd, 6:30 at the library, Desantis room.
Agenda:
Introduce committee
What funds can be used for …. Emphasize other sources of funding, matching grants.
Review projects that were granted (Leslie will get some pictures of projects)
Talk about recreation & housing
Field Q&A,
Everyone will speak about their expertise
Steve will talk about recreation (a couple of slides), Dennis will talk about Historic, Robert about housing, Leslie conservation piece.
Robert has talked with Judy (Monson Senior Center) about a revolving fund, she’s going to look into doing that. This would allow them to use the money when needed rather than wait until the town meeting to approve projects. Leslie will get pictures of handicap ramps, chair rails, etc. Mike questioned the revolving fund, is this guaranteed? No, but if it is set up through CPC, and approved at town meeting CPC would set it up.
Dennis wanted to talk about having an “at large” member, Mike Benfield a guest at this meeting. Mike is willing, he will send a letter to the commissioners; Leslie will send in a recommendation letter, should be a shoe in.
No new business.
Meet at the library for town meeting for 6:00. Refreshments…., Leslie will make Monson cookies if she has time. Faith will bring a water pitcher and cups and possibly make something.
Faith will write a press release and calendar even then forward to Leslie before forwarding to the Journal
Bill made a motion to adjourn, Steven 2nd, AIF
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