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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-10 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of December 10, 2020 Present: Chairman Brian Roache,Vice Chair John Simons,Tracy Watson,William Callahan,Frank McCarty, CJ Gangi, Terrance Holland,Rick Green,Daniel Beckley Absent:None Chairman Brian Roache 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". Introduction of Daniel Beckley Mr. Roache introduced Daniel Beckley,North Andover's Staff Planner. Discussion with David Rimmer of Essex County Greenbelt David Rimmer,Director of Land Stewardship at Essex Country Greenbelt,discussed the Glennie Woodlot parking area. Mr. Rimmer spoke about the special permits that were needed that Essex County Greenbelt was not aware of. Mr.Rimmer explained since the project had already been completed he will seek a waiver for the special permits. Mr.Rimmer asked the CPC to vote on a name for this project so that the sign can be ordered. Mr. Rimmer and Mr. Roache discussed the design of the sign. Mr.Roache suggested the name"Glennie Woodlot"remain. MOTION.Mr.Holland motioned to officially name the project currently known as Glennie Woodlot located at 0 Dale Sheet to remain as Glennie Woodlot. Mr. Callahan seconded. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes,Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes. Motion passed 8-0. Mr. Roache asked Mr.Rimmer to postpone further discussion until next meeting. Mr. Rimmer stated the lot is presently open and it can be blocked off until a sign is put up. Mr.Roache asked if a sign needs to be put up to have it remain open. Mr.Rimmer stated that would be up to the Town. Mr. Rimmer stated the Town is responsible to plow the lot and should block off the area that goes beyond the parking lot so that cars are not able to access the trail. Mr. Rimmer stated sign would take approximately three weeks to produce and they would start installing the frame now. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Beckley to check with the Town Manager about the sign. Discussion with Maggie Cleary of the North Andover Housing Authority Maggie Cleary,Executive Director of North Andover Housing Authority,introduced herself. Mr.Roache went through each of the North Andover Housing Authority projects with Ms. Cleary. Mr.Roache asked Ms. Cleary to speak more in depth about project#3,Francis&Baldwin Kitchen and Baths. Ms. Cleary explained due to COVID-19 the project has been delayed since all units are occupied and looks forward to starting up again when the contractor can get into the site again. Mr. Roache asked about the completion date. Ms. Cleary stated the difficulty in location a family to a hotel for a week. Mr.Roache asked about the funds that are needed to locate families while the work is being done. Ms. Cleary stated the state will help with certain parts of the project when relocating the families. Ms. Watson stated the process is done online and will not allow for the use CPC funds to be used where not permitted. Ms. Cleary discussed the project spreadsheet of upcoming projects. Mr.Roache commented on the water issues within the buildings. Ms. Cleary confirmed the moisture issue in the basements. Mr.Callahan asked Ms. Cleary how the CPC can further help to meet the needs of the Housing Authority. Ms. Cleary replied the roof at Foulds Terrace and outdoor space utilization would be two needed items. Mr. Roache asked about the redevelopment of Fountain Drive. Ms.Watson commented that North Andover portfolio has a lot more needs before the redevelopment of Fountain Drive. CPA Application Process Mr. Roache discussed the process for the application submission. MOTION.Ms. Watson motioned to table changing the application and to continue use of the current application.Mr. Callahan seconded. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes,Roache-yes,McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes,Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes. Motion passed 8-0. Project Sisna2e Mr. Roache discussed the possibilities for the design of the signage. Mr. Holland stated the older projects do not have money budgeted for signage. Ms.Watson asked who would pay for the signage for the older projects. Mr. Simons asked if different signs should be used determined by each project. Mr.Holland stated the signs could be designed to the project. Mr.Roache asked if there should be consistency. Mr. Green stated there should be guidelines. Mr.Roache stated each sign must include property name and brief statement stating preserved by CPA funds. Mr. Holland stated must also include the QR code. Mr. Green and Mr. Holland will work to design the signs. Approval of November 12,2020 Minutes MOTION:Ms. Watson motioned to approve minutes from November 12, 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. MOTION:Mr. Callahan made a motion to adjourn at 8:16PM, seconded by Ms. Watson. Roll Call: Watson-yes, Callahan-yes, Roache-yes,Holland yes,McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Simons-yes, Green- yes. Motion passed 8-0. Respectively Submitted, Jillian A.Brothers Executive Assistant