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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-22 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of February 22, 2021 Present: Chairman Brian Roache, Vice Chair John Simons, John Mabon, William Callahan, Tracy Watson, CJ Gangi, Terrance Holland (arrived 7:15PM), Rick Green Non-CPC Member Present: Daniel Beckley- Staff Planner Absent: None Chairman Brian Roache called the meeting to order at 7:01PM 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”. Discussion on 635 Osgood Street Parking Lot Mr. Beckley gave an update on 635 Osgood St Parking Lot. Mr. Callahan asked Mr. Beckley if it was in the Town’s hands before the site plan waiver was asked for. Mr. Beckley stated it was never in the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)’s full control, only could weigh in on the size of the parking lot. Ms. Watson asked Mr. Beckley for more detail. Mr. Callahan asked to have a letter put forward to the Town explaining the CPC supported the project because it has an active recreational purpose and would like to see the purpose fulfilled by the creation of a trail head and a parking lot. Mr. Roache stated the question is where it will become accessible from. Mr. Beckley stated many of the neighbors were not aware that the land was purchased since it was eight years ago and they were put off by the parking lot. Mr. Beckley clarified that the proposal for trail network is still moving forward. Mr. Mabon stated the passive recreation trails are very important and if there are no parking for hikers it will not work. Mr. Mabon stated he would like to work off line with someone from FONAT that has details to support from a conservation stand point. Ms. Watson stated everyone knew that it was passed at Town Meeting and wants to know how it goes from approval to non-approval. Mr. Beckley stated the parking lot is being put on hold and the CPC does not have a say any longer in it. Ms. Watson asked for clarification of what happened at Town Meeting and what is happening now. Mr. Callahan started a motion to draft a letter to the Town Manager and Mr. Holland asked to speak to it. Mr. Holland stated his concern with the CPC not being included in the deal. Mr. Holland stated he would second the motion. Mr. Simons asked who would write the letter and what will be in it. Mr. Callahan stated he wants the Town to go to the Planning Board with a proposal to move forward. Mr. Simons suggested to state in the letter to have reasonable access to the property. Mr. Callahan stated he would draft the letter and bring it to the next CPC meeting. Mr. Roache stated a motion would not be needed at this time. Signage Update Mr. Green gave an update on the signage. Mr. Roache asked how quickly they can be made and put up. Mr. Green stated he would speak with David Rimmer at Greenbelt and direct him over to Dawn’s Signtec. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Beckley what the next step to start getting the signs up across town. Mr. Beckley asked who will be bearing the cost of the signs. Mr. Callahan asked about using administrative expenses for signs. Mr. Green stated it costs the Town about $3500 to get the signs done at the athletic fields. Mr. Roache asked Mr. Green to work together to make a proposal for the signs. Project Submittal Review Mr. Roache went through each application. - Affordable Housing Trust- Mr. Simons stated to pass on having Laurie Burzlaff in at this time rather at a later date. - Bradstreet School- Mr. Roache asked to have Stan Limpert in. - Gateway Improvements to Historic Causeway and Stone Arch Trail- Mr. Roache asked to have Jean Enright in. - Hiring Consultant for Housing Authority- Mr. Roache asked to have Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues in. - North Andover Housing Authority- Ms. Watson stated she does not feel Maggie Cleary needs to come back in since she was recently in to give information. - North Andover Rail Trail Phase I- Mr. Roache asked to have Andrew Shapiro in. - Playground Master Plan- Mr. Roache mentioned having Laurie Burzlaff in at a later date to discuss. Mr. Simons stated would like to double check that there is a community group discussion outreach for the remaining projects. - Ridgewood- Mr. Gangi stated First Parish Church is turning the Second Burial Ground over to Ridgewood and they are looking for funding for the next phase. - Smolak Farms Passive Recreation Trails- Mr. Roach stated he will reach out to Mr. Smolak about the two sculpture projects that are not eligible for CPA funds. Approval of January 14, 2021 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Green motioned to approve minutes from January 14, 2021, seconded by Mr. Gangi. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Gangi- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- abstain. Motion passed 7-0-1. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Gangi made a motion to adjourn at 8:02 PM, seconded by Mr. Green. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes. Motion passed 8-0. Respectively Submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant