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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-12 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of November 12,2020 Present: Chairman Brian Roache,Vice Chair John Simons,Tracy Watson,William Callahan,Frank McCarty, CJ Gangi, Terrance Holland Absent: Rick Green Chairman John Simons called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM via conference call. The meeting was televised. Mr. Roache read a statement before the meeting started(referencing the opening statement off of the Agenda)"Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L.c 30A, Section 18 and the Governor's March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place,this meeting of the North Andover Finance Committee will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible". Playiround suns update Laurie Burzlaff was present on the call to give an update on the playground signs. Mr. Roache read the agreed upon wording of the playground signs.As"This playground is funded in part by the citizens of North Andover using Community Preservation funds". Ms.Burzlaff stated the playground were actually fully funded by the CPC so each proj ect's sign wording will need to be modified according to how each project was funded. Mr.Roache asked Ms.Burzlaff about the QR codes on the sign. Ms.Burzlaff stated the CPC will need to work with OIT as to what will be seen when the code is scanned. Mr. Callahan suggested to finish each project before putting the QR codes on. Mr. Callahan suggested having one QR code to show all projects,direct the user to a landing page. Mr.Roache suggested getting the signs going and working on the QR codes after. Ms.Burzlaff will speak with the sign company and forward the final template to the CPC upon completion. Ms. Burzlaff stated the DPW suggested attaching playground signs to the fence. Rolling Ridte easement update Mr. Roache stated Jean Enright sent an email about a relocation of the trail and an expansion of the easement to 7,760 square feet. Mr. Roache stated there are two methods to change the original agreement: 1)to get a new trail easement or 2)to expand the conservation area by 7,760 square feet. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Simons if it would be easier to expand the conservation area. Mr. Simons stated yes. Mr. Roache stated the next step would be to present it to Fr. Lawrence Jay at Rolling Ridge. Mr. Holland mentioned to make sure not to forget the signage. Mr. Roache stated that would be the last open item. Ousler trail and parking lot update Mr. Roache gave the overview of the trail and parking lot. Mr.Roache stated that the CPC has the authority to go forward with the parking lot according to the legal documents read with Suzanne Egan, there is$24,000 still available from the original allocation and the deed currently allows for pass and repass access over the Ousler's existing driveway to build a 20 car parking lot area with direct access off Osgood Street. Mr.Roache stated the next step is to speak with Jean Enright about consulting with DPW about maintenance and ongoing maintenance of the property. Mr. Holland mentioned to possibly start with five parking spots with the option to increase. Ms.Watson stated that when people find out about it there will likely be more interest and become more popular thus needing the full 20 parking spots and that it should all be done at once. Mr. Roache stated he will get started with the process with Jean Enright. Mr. Holland asked if the money could be used toward the materials for the bridge. Mr. Roache could not confirm it but stated he would look into it. Mr. Holland asked if maintenance was covered. Mr. Simons stated construction is covered but not maintenance. Mr. Roache mentioned that Stuart Saginor from the Community Preservation Coalition sent a letter with the CPC match. Mr.Roache stated the North Andover CPC will be receiving$589,560.00 match which is a 32.4%reimbursement,the largest match in five years. Project review Mr. Roache discussed the following projects with the committee: Project 13 04-leave open for signage Project 1321-leave open for lot construction and signage Project 1331-Mr. Holland stated DPW is supposed to buy benches for the projects. Mr. Holland suggested that he reach out to them again and if not then CPC can close the project Project 1333-Mr. Callahan wanted to find out what are the options to update this project before closing it out,Mr.Roache will speak with Suzanne Egan. Project 13 59-leave open Project 13 60-project complete;close out balance Project 13 61-leave open Project 13 66-no balance;remove Project 13 67-no balance;remove Project 1368-leave open Project 13 71-leave open Project 13 72-leave open Project 13 73-project complete;close out balance Project 13 77-leave open Project 1249-no balance;remove Project 1314-leave open,Mr. Roache will check with Town Clerk Project 1316-leave open per Mr. Gangi Project 1317-no balance;remove Project 1325-leave open Project 1326-Mr. Gangi will look into Project 1327-no balance;remove Project 1329-no balance;remove Project 13 3 8-Mr. Roache will look into this project with Suzanne Egan Project 1343-no balance;remove Project 1344-Mr. Roache will speak with the Stevens Estate Advisory Board Project 1349-no balance;remove Project 13 52-no balance;remove Project 1355-no balance;remove Project 13 5 6-leave open Project 13 57-leave open Project 1375-leave open Project 13 5 8-leave open Project 13 74-no balance;remove Project 1378-leave open Project 13 79-leave open Project 13 80-leave open Project 1345-no balance;remove Project 1346-no balance;remove Project 1347-leave open Project 1353-no balance;remove Project 1365-no balance;remove Project 13 69-no balance;remove Project 13 76-leave open Project 13 54-project complete;remove balance Project 13 62-leave open Project 13 63-project complete;remove balance Project 13 64-project complete;remove balance Project 13 70-leave open Project 13 76-no balance;remove balance MOTION.Ms. Watson motioned to close projects as stated.Mr. Gangi seconded. Roll Call: Watson- yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes,Holland-yes, Simons-yes. Motion passed 7- 0. Approval of March 12,2020 Minutes MOTION.•Ms. Watson motioned to approve minutes from March 12, 2020, seconded by Mr. Callahan. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes,Roache-yes,McCarty-yes, Holland-yes, Simons-yes. Motion passed 6-0. Approval of September 10,2020 Minutes Ms. Watson motioned to approve minutes from September 10, 2020, seconded by Mr. Simons. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,McCarty-yes,Holland-yes, Simons-yes. Motion passed 6-0. Approval of October 8, 2020 Minutes Ms. Watson motioned to approve minutes from October 8, 2020, seconded by Mr.McCarty. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,McCarty-yes,Holland-yes, McCarty-yes, Simons-yes. Motion passed 7-0. Mr. Roache mentioned next month's meeting schedule and to ask Maggie Cleary of the Housing Authority to come to the next meeting. Ms. Watson stated she would reach out to her. Mr. Roache mentioned asking the Stevens Estate Advisory Board to attend a CPC meeting. MOTION.•Mr.McCarty made a motion to adjourn at 8:32PM, seconded by Ms. Watson. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,Holland-yes,McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Simons-yes. Motion passed 8-0. Respectively Submitted, Jillian A.Brothers Executive Assistant