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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-09 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of January 9, 2020 Present: Chairman Denevan O’Connell, John Simons, Terrance Holland, Brian Roache, CJ Gangi, Deborah Feltovic, William Callahan, Frank McCarty Absent: Tracy Watson Chairman Denevan O’Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in the Board of Selectmen meeting room at Town Hall. The meeting was televised. Vote to Close Projects 1326 & 1314 Motion: Mr. Roache motioned to close Project #1326 North Andover Historical Society Building. Ms. Feltovic seconded. Motion passed 8-0. Motion: Mr. Roache motioned to close Project #1314 Restoration of Historical Records. Ms. Feltovic seconded. Motion passed 8-0. Update on veterans housing on High Street Mr. Holland asked Mr. O’Connell to take Veterans Housing agenda item out of order. Edward Mitchell, current director of Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, was present to represent VNOC. Mr. Simons mentioned the need to tie the closing of the agreement to the funds for the project and that an agreement will be needed to be made to release the funds for the project. Mr. O’Connell stated he will get in touch with Town Council Suzanne Egan to get it finalized with Mr. Mitchell. Signs Update Mr. Callahan mentioned that Mr. O’Connell with speak with Town Manager regarding signs. Mr. Holland wants to make sure that all the signs are the same. Mr. Holland attended a Fields meeting and mentioned that they will put a proposal together to make all the signs the same and CPC will be mentioned on all of the signs. Ms. Feltovic asked if someone internally would design a CPC logo to be used on the signs. Mr. Simons suggested contacting Stuart Saginor. Mr. O’Connell said he would contact Mr. Saginor. Website Update Mr. Callahan presented the CPC with the new online website for CPC projects. Chris McClure built the back end. Mr. Callahan said it needs data entry at this point. Mr. McClure told Mr. Callahan that there is free labor available through the Tax Abatement Program and that CPC can have all of the documents scanned in as needed. Mr. McClure told Mr. Callahan if CPC can get him what is needed to be on the website then Mr. McClure will take care of it. Mr. O’Connell asked Mr. Callahan how to get everything over to Mr. McClure. Mr. Callahan suggested that he will create a spreadsheet to let Mr. McClure know what it needed. Mr. Callahan said that whatever is missing will need to be researched. Mr. Roache suggested to make a checklist of everything that will be needed going forward for each project. Mr. Callahan will prepare the spreadsheet. Rolling Ridge update Mr. Holland stated that Town Council needs to make a document to change the original agreement to the new boundaries made after the survey. Mr. Holland mentioned that a follow up with Jean Enright is needed. Ms. Feltovic mentioned that the meeting between Rev. Laurence Jay and Amy Maxner went well. Mr. Holland mentioned the parking lot is all set, the stakes are in and that everyone is in agreement. Ousler Property Parking Lot Mr. Callahan stated they took a walk around the property and surveyed it. He stated the next step is to go to the Town Manager. Mr. Holland asked if there was supposed to be a formal agreement. Mr. Simons did not think so. Mr. Holland wanted the CPC to stake the best spot for the parking lot, proceed to meet with the property owners and eventually meet with Jean Enright. Mr. Roache volunteered to reach out to Ms. Enright. Mr. Simons also volunteered to reach out to Ms. Enright. Mr. O’Connell suggested to speak with the neighbor before staking it out, he will look into contacting them. Mr. Simonds suggested to contact Attorney John Smolak first. Scheduling of Future Meetings Mr. O’Connell wanted the Town Manager to attend the next meeting. Mr. O’Connell also mentioned bringing in the new Housing Director. Mr. Holland wanted to speak with the Library about their Stair Project. Mr. O’Connell wanted to schedule meetings with the following: Town Manager, Housing Director, Library, Trustees, Center Realty Trust, Stevens Estate, FONAT, and Fields Committee. 2020 CPC Project Submission Application Mr. Roache mentioned to change the width of the first column. Mr. Holland spoke about the Housing Director and that he would like the person that completed the assessment to come in with the Housing Director. Mr. Holland mentioned wanting a master list of what needs to be done at the Housing Authority. Mr. McCarty added that the Director is figuring out the new position and the use of the CPC funds. Mr. McCarty states that the priorities will be changing. Mr. O’Connell mentioned that the agreement still has not been signed since the assessment was not submitted. Mr. Callahan mentioned that he wasn’t sure if the question on the application that states “How does this project help preserve North Andover’s character?” should be stated different. Mr. O’Connell mentioned he will look into it and that the CPC will not be voting on the application at this meeting. Approval of September 14, 2017 Minutes Mr. Roache motioned to approve minutes of September 14, 2017. Ms. Feltovic seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Approval of October 10, 2019 Minutes Mr. Roache motioned to approve minutes of October 10, 2019. Ms. Feltovic seconded. Motion approved 8-0. Mr. Roache made a motion to adjourn at 7:52PM, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Motion approved 8-0.