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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-13 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of February 13, 2020 Present: Chairman Denevan O’Connell, John Simons, Terrance Holland, Deborah Feltovic, Frank McCarty Absent: Tracy Watson, William Callahan, Brian Roache, CJ Gangi, Chairman Denevan O’Connell called the meeting to order at 7:04PM in the Board of Selectmen meeting room at Town Hall. The meeting was televised. Chairman O’Connell moved agenda items around to discuss the future meeting schedule after the discussion about FY21 application that had been received. Review FY21 Applications: Mr. O’Connell stated that this meeting is only for CPC to review and discuss the applications that had been submitted before having any representative attend and participate in the discussion. #1 & #2- Stevens Estate Restoration and Repair of David Neal Artwork & #2 Stevens Estate Restoration of Original Light Fixtures Mr. Simons suggested that the CPC look into each item further. Ms. Feltovic suggested obtaining an assessment. Mr. O’Connell agrees. Mr. O’Connell stated that C.J. Gangi of the Historical Commission fully supports both applications. Mr. Holland asked Mr. O’Connell if onsite visits can still be done without being televised. Mr. O’Connell stated he would look into it. #3 New Signs for Athletic Fields Mr. Holland mentioned that each sign would have CPC representation, only the fields not the schools. Mr. Simons asked how many signs. Mr. Holland believed that there were less than 10. Mr. O’Connell mentioned having a QR code on the sign itself. Ms. Feltovic asked if other projects will have these signs as well. Mr. O’Connell mentioned making sure “Funded by CPC” would be on each sign. Mr. O’Connell mentioned that he would like to have Rick Green come in at a future meeting. #4 Schofield Mill Mr. O’Connell gave the location of this mill as on the corner of Sutton and Main St. Mr. Simons stated his concern that CPC had contributed funds in the past to this project. Mr. Holland stated that the funds will be used partly to bring the building up to ADA code. Mr. O’Connell called on Stephen Foster, Facilities Director of North Andover, to further speak on the cost of repairs. Mr. Foster stated he is obtaining an assessment. Mr. O’Connell stated that he would like the Town Manager to come in and speak about the mill. Mr. O’Connell also stated that C.J. Gangi of the Historical Commission fully supports this application. #5 Stevens Memorial Library Historic Entrance Stairways Mr. O’Connell stated that Kathleen Keenan came to one of the previous CPC meeting in the Fall to speak about this project. Mr. Simons stated he would like the Library representatives to come in to further discuss. Mr. Holland stated the stairways are heavily used. #6 Affordable Housing Trust Mr. Holland stated that Affordable Housing Trust was having trouble finding a property. Mr. Holland questioned whether or not they had a property in mind or if they are creating a reserve for their next project. Ms. Feltovic stated that this is a reserve since Affordable Housing Trust did not want to wait for Town Meeting. Mr. Holland asked if Affordable Housing Trust has used last year’s funds. Ms. Feltovic asked for conditions to be put into the agreement about how the funds are spent. Mr. O’Connell suggested Laurie Burzlaff come in to speak. #7 Permanent & Historical Records Preservation Mr. O’Connell stated that the new Town Clerk has ideas that she would like to move forward with. Mr. O’Connell suggested to have her come in and speak to the Committee. Mr. Simons stated that he wanted to make sure the request is within what CPC can fund. #8 Playground Master Plan- Aplin & Stevens Pond Mr. O’Connell suggested to have Laurie Burzlaff attend the next meeting to speak about these playground and to answer any questions. Future Meeting Schedule Mr. O’Connell stated that he would like to ask all representatives of each application to come to the next CPC meeting to further discuss their project. Mr. Holland mentioned he would like to have Old Center Realty Trustees come in. Mr. O’Connell agreed but asked Mr. Holland if he could request to have Old Center Realty Trustees at a later time so that they can get through all of the representatives of the current applications. Mr. O’Connell suggested meeting on Thursday th February 27. Review Financials Mr. Simons presented a spreadsheet of financials as of October 2019 and discussed it. Information for Annual Report Mr. O’Connell stated that the Committee needed to fill out the Annual Report. Mr. O’Connell asked if the Committee would be comfortable with him filling it out with Staff. Committee agreed. Annual Conflict of Interest Law and Education Training Mr. O’Connell wanted to make sure that all Committee members received this email and will complete the training within 30 days. Administrative Update Mr. O’Connell wanted all Committee members to create a town only email account. Approval of January 9, 2020 Minutes Ms. Feltovic motioned to approve minutes of January 9, 2020. Mr. McCarty seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Feltovic made a motion to adjourn at 7:43PM, seconded by Mr. McCarty. Motion approved 5-0.