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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-11 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of December 111 2025 Present: John Simons Chair, Marsha Finkelstein, Terrance Holland, Rick Green, William Callahan, Adam Bagni, Ron Rudis. Absent: John Mabon Staff: Jean Enright John Simons called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. R. Rudis gave an overview of the Historic Preservation Master Plan. A committee was put together, a consultant was hired and meetings took place with stakeholders. The final plan was completed in October 2025. R. Rudis briefly reviewed the plan. A copy of the final plan is linked to the agenda so all members can view it. This was paid for by CPC funding. Stevens Estate Carriage House update— Laurie Burzlaff was not able to attend tonight's meeting, but submitted the memo which is in the meeting packet with updates on the project. J. Enright provided the update from L. Burzlaff's memo. Everything is done to date including stabilizing the Carriage House, prevent animal access, water damage and continued structural damage. This included roof work, floor work and masonry work. This work is just going to make the building stabilized, but will not prepare the building for use. To prepare the building for use, it will cost several millions of dollars. Once it is ready for use, the third party will have use of the building, with opportunity for the town to use it for various events. It will continue to be under control of the town, but use is managed by the third party. T. Holland questioned town departments like youth services and school sprots using the building. J. Enright will speak with Laurie Burzlaff to discuss putting together a subcommittee to discuss current and future use. T. Holland spoke about a letter he received from the North Andover High School Track coach thanking the CPC for funding the track team projects for the past four years. They have had great success on the new course. There was a great partnership between all the people that made it happen. T. Holland will forward a copy the letter to all members. Notice of Project Intent applications— Melinda Perone of 65 Meadowood Road spoke about an email she sent regarding a potential open space purchase. J. Simons suggested she could complete an application and submit it. Someone needs to hold the title or restriction for the property, a third party would need to purchase the property. J. Simons recommended getting all the specifics like metes and bounds description of the parcel, and who owns the land today. J. Simons asked that Melinda pass along the information to Jean Enright so she can put it together for the committee to review. A Bagni asked about the appropriate time to talk about a housing coordinator. J. Simons suggested having a separate conversation on the subject. What is our strategy for housing? What do we want to do? A. Bagni would like to explore opportunities for affordable housing, possibly speak with Town Manager to evaluate the feasibility of a CPA funded housing coordinator. Perhaps speaking with the Affordable Housing Trust would be the best place to start the conversation and discuss their vision and needs. FY27 Applications—One application received so far for Gallagher Field. R. Green provided history of Gallagher Field and the need for more fields. T. Holland discussed the need for drainage and parking at Gallagher Field. Community Preservation Plan —J. Enright explained the history, context and how it came together. This is a requirement, and it is required to be updated every year. It is pretty generic and just brings you through what CPC is, what they aim to accomplish, what is eligible, what is not eligible and the application process and goals. J. Enright suggested reviewing the general evaluation criteria and award process. J. Enright is looking for comments and feedback. Discussion took place regarding promoting strategic funding and setting measurable goals. Financial Reports—J. Enright has requested status updates for the second quarter which ends the end of December. Based on feedback she has already received, there are ten accounts that can be closed out, and probably more. A comprehensive list will be reviewed at the next meeting. CPC Calendar—Project approval meeting is currently set for March 19t", but may have to be scheduled for sooner. Approvals should take place at the first meeting in March. The CPC is scheduled to meet with the Select Board on March 9, 2026 and the meeting with the Finance Committee is still to be determined. Discussion took place to include more wording about the conditions of funding for projects. MOTION— M. Finkelstein motioned to accept the Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2025, seconded by R. Green. All in favor 7-0 vote. MOTION— R. Green made a motion to adjourn, seconded by M. Finkelstein. All in favor, vote 7-0.