Town of Norwell
Community Preservation Committee
May 8, 2008
Minutes
Approved 5/22/08
Present: Gregg McBride, Charles Markham, Nancy Dooley, Pat Richardson, Becky Freed, Alison Demong, Ed Dunford, Joe Carty
Absent: Ann Buchanan
Numerous guests
7:30 pm Meeting called to order
Motion: Moved by Nancy, seconded by Alison:
To approve agenda as amended
Motion passed unanimously
7:35 pm
Motion: Moved by Ed, seconded by Charles:
To approve Valerie Thomas voucher for $400.
Passed unanimously.
7:38 pm
Subject: Town Meeting Articles
A CPC member was assigned to present each CPC article to Town Meeting.
7:45 pm
Subject: Article 10 – Purchase of Sgt. Samuel Stetson House
Gregg reviewed the guidelines for approving CPA funds. Most guests were present to question the CPC decision to support this project. The article was put into the warrant before the CPC had the opportunity to inspect the house, and before any specific numbers were available for purchase and restoration. Lengthy discussion and questions. The Selectmen will be presenting the article, and will answer questions at that time.
8:25 pm
Motion: Moved by Becky, no second:
To postpone the article.
No vote was taken.
Discussion regarding amending the article to include a plan for the property, including management and operating plan.
8:30 pm
Motion: Moved by Joe, seconded by Nancy:
To approve purchase of the Sgt. Samuel Stetson House only if a plan for operating and maintenance has been prepared, which plan will bring the house up to Code. The deadline on preparing the historic easement will be 6 months from the date of purchase.
Passed unanimously.
8:35 pm
Motion: Moved by Alison, seconded by Joe:
To determine whether the CPC members support the article as modified.
5 votes YES
3 votes NO
1 Absent member
8:38 pm
Motion: Moved by Nancy, seconded by Alison:
To approve minutes of April 10, April 24, and Executive Minutes of April 24.
Passed unanimously.
8:40 pm
Motion: Moved by Ed, seconded by Charles:
To adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of land purchase, and not return to open session.
Members polled:
Charles Markham Yes
Nancy Dooley Yes
Pat Richardson Yes
Joe Carty Yes
Pat Richardson Yes
Becky Freed Yes
Ed Dunford Yes
Gregg McBride Yes
8:41 pm Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by Eleanor Waal on May 9, 2008.
Town Meeting May 12, 2008
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