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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-14 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of January 14, 2021 Present: Chairman Brian Roache,Vice Chair John Simons, John Mabon, William Callahan, Frank McCarty, CJ Gangi, Terrance Holland(arrived 7:15PM), Rick Green,Daniel Beckley Absent: Tracy Watson Chairman Brian Roache called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM 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 John Mabon Mr. Roache introduced John Mabon,new member of the Community Preservation Committee representing the Conservation Commission Executive Session MOTION.Mr: Simons motioned to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation. Mr: Callahan seconded. Roll Call: Callahan-yes, Roache-yes, McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes, Mabon-yes. Motion passed 8-0. Discussion of Parking Lot Proposal for Parking Lot at 623 Osgood Street Mr. Beckley presented the proposal for the parking lot at 623 Osgood Street. Mr. Roache summarized the options as 5 or 10 to start with a future 10 parking spaces. Mr. Simons suggested to lean toward the minimal amount to start but permit all at once. Mr. Roache asked the Committee id all were in favor with alternate 2 which is 10 spaces closest to Osgood Street with any future spaces to be constructed closer to the property. Mr. Mabon stated that he would like to abstain from the vote as he did not have the materials to review prior to the meeting. MOTION.Mr: Simons motioned to choose alternate 2 proposal as presented.for 623 Osgood St parking lot Mr: McCarty seconded. Roll Call: Callahan-yes, Roache-yes, McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Holland- yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes, Mabon- abstain. Motion passed 7-0-1. Si nnaage Update Mr. Green gave an update on the signage. Mr. Green spoke with David Rimmer of Essex County Greenbelt and received questions to bring to the Committee: 1) Will Glennie Woodlot be the official name? Committee stated yes, discussed and noted last meeting 2) Should the sign be set on a two sided hanging sign? Committee stated yes, discussed and noted last meeting 3) What should the wordage state under the property name? Mr. Roache stated to reference the Community Preservation Act funds were used. Mr. Holland and Mr. Green agreed. Mr. Green stated he will work on wording. Mr. Roache stated he would like to come to a decision during this meeting. Mr. Roache suggested stating"This land permanently protected through the use of CPA funds". Mr. Green suggested a 3x3 sign. Mr. Roache stated having the "Town of North Andover"and a QR code on it as well. MOTION.Mr: Green motioned to approve the language for the sign at Glennie Woodlot as presented. Mr: McCarty seconded. Roll Call: Callahan-yes, Roache-yes, McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes, Mabon-yes. Motion passed 8-0. Mr. Green asked what colors are to be used. Mr. Roache stated the town colors were last discussed. Mr. Roache asked who will design it. Mr. Green stated he would ask Dawn at Dawn's Signs to produce a sample. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Green to bring sample to the next meeting for review. Project Submittal Review Mr. Roache stated the deadline to submit an application is February 5,2021. Mr. Roache stated he did not anticipate many applications this year. Mr. Roache stated he spoke with Stan Limpert of the North Andover Historical Society concerning the Scofield Mill application. Mr. Simons asked for the Town Manager to also be involved with Schofield Mill project since she previously put an application in last year. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Holland if he followed up on the benches at McEvoy Field. Mr. Holland stated no since it has been difficult to reach anyone,he will try again this week. Approval of December 10, 2020 Minutes MOTION:Mr. Callahan motioned to approve minutes from December 10, 2020, seconded by Mr: Gangi. Roll Call: Callahan-yes, Roache-yes, McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes, Mabon-abstain. Motion passed 7-0-1. Adjournment MOTION:Mr: Simons made a motion to adjourn at 7:53 PM, seconded by Mr: Callahan. Roll Call: Callahan-yes, Roache-yes, McCarty-yes, Gangi-yes, Holland-yes, Simons-yes, Green-yes, Mabon- yes. Motion passed 8-0. Respectively Submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant