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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of March 11, 2021 Present: Chairman Brian Roache, Vice Chair John Simons, John Mabon, William Callahan, Tracy Watson, Terrance Holland, Rick Green, CJ Gangi 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) ons of the Open Meeting Law, people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the North Andover Finance Committee will be conducted via remote par CPC Report to Select Board & Finance Committee Mr. Roache asked if there were any questions or comments on the report. Mr. Roache stated he will put the presentation together to present to the Select Board and Finance Committee. Project Applications- Review & Recommendations 1. Anne Bradstreet Statue 2. Witches Statue MOTION: Ms. Watson motioned to deny applications of Anne Bradstreet Statue and Witches Statue, seconded by Mr. Green. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 3. Affordable Housing Trust MOTION: Mr. Callahan motioned to approve application of Affordable Housing Trust in the amount of $100,000.00, seconded by Ms. Watson. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 4. Playground Master Plan- Thomson & ABECC MOTION: Ms. Watson motioned to approve application of Playground Master Plan- Thomson & ABECC in the amount of $200,000.00, seconded by Mr. Holland. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 5. Housing Consult Study Mr. Mabon asked if every project is approved this year, other than the ones denied, would the CPC be within the funding limits. Mr. Roache stated yes. Ms. Watson stated typically the CPC does not approve more than they are allocated. Mr. Simons stated it is possible to bond the project and the only amount attributed to the current year is the amount you pay in that year. Mr. Roache explained the process of the funds. MOTION: Ms. Watson motioned to approve application of Housing Consult Study in the amount of $80,000.00, seconded by Mr. Green. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 6. Housing Authority Capital Improvements- Foulds Terrace and Fountain Drive Mr. Simons asked Ms. Watson if the Housing Authority can do both projects at the same time. Ms. Watson stated yes the Housing Authority has the bandwidth to cover both. MOTION: Ms. Watson motioned to approve application of Housing Authority Capital Improvements- Foulds Terrace and Fountain Drive in the amount of $383,669.00, seconded by Mr. Callahan. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 7. Bradstreet School Memorial- supplemental funding Mr. Simons asked if it is incremental. Mr. Roache stated it was a more robust site work obligation and enhanced plaques as a part of the monument. MOTION: Mr. Green motioned to approve application of Bradstreet School Memorial- supplemental funding in the amount of $21,000.00, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 8. Weir Hill Gateway Improvements MOTION: Mr. Gangi motioned to approve application of Weir Hill Gateway Improvements in the amount of $303,285.00, seconded by Mr. Callahan. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 9. Rail Trail Phase 1 MOTION: Mr. Green motioned to approve application of Rail Trail Phase 1 in the amount of $30,900.00, seconded by Mr. Callahan. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 10. Ridgewood Cemetery Phase 9 MOTION: Mr. Gangi motioned to approve application of Weir Hill Gateway Improvements in the amount of $661,500.00, seconded by Mr. Gangi. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 11. Second Burial Ground MOTION: Mr. Watson motioned to approve application of Second Burial Ground in the amount of $486,900.00, seconded by Mr. Gangi. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. 12. Smolak Trails Mr. Simons stated should be contingent upon getting confirmed written access in terms of an easement or other legally binding term. Ms. Watson stated she would be a no for the reason of enhancing a private property. Mr. Holland agreed with Ms. Watson and stated the neighbors should be notified ahead of time. Ms. Watson stated the neighbors have ongoing issues with the property. Mr. Simons suggested to have Smolak Farms come back to work with the CPC on something that would have more of a public benefit rather than a private one. Mr. Mabon stated the public benefit is a must and asked about the North Parish Church project where it is a church. Ms. Watson stated there has been a legislative change since that project was approved. MOTION: Mr. Mabon motioned to approve application of Smolak Trails in the amount of $63,500.00, seconded by Mr. Green. Roll Call: Callahan- no, Roache- no, Holland- no, Simons- no, Green- no, Mabon- no, Watson- no, Gangi- no. Motion denied 0-8. 13. Administrative Expenses MOTION: Mr. Simons motioned to approve application of Administrative Expenses in the amount of $50,000.00, seconded by Ms. Watson. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Watson- yes, Gangi- yes. Motion passed 8-0. Mr. Holland mentioned going forward to notify neighbors about anything being funded so that the neighbors understand. Mr. Roache agreed with Mr. Holland and stated that many projects go through Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Mr. Roache stated he will contact Town Council to see s are and rights of notification. Approval of March 4, 2021Minutes MOTION: Mr. Simons motioned to approve minutes from March 4, 2021, seconded by Ms. Watson. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Mabon- yes, Gangi- abstain, Watson- yes. Motion passed 7-0-1. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Simons made a motion to adjourn at 7:42 PM, seconded by Mr. Green. Roll Call: Callahan- yes, Roache- yes, Watson- yes, Holland- yes, Simons- yes, Green- yes, Gangi- yes, Mabon- yes. Motion passed 8-0. Respectively Submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant