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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-08 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Community Preservation Committee Minutes of January 8, 2026 Present: John Simons Chair, Jennifer Whitney, Marsha Finkelstein, Terrance Holland, Rick Green, Ron Rudis, John Mabon, Adam Bagni, Absent: William Callahan Staff: Jean Enright John Simons called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. J. Simons welcomed Jennifer Whitney as a new member. FY27 Applications—The only application received so far is for the Gallagher Field. Jean Enright will be submitting an application for signage around the Old Center Historic District. The deadline for submissions is January 30tn. 2025 Community Preservation Plan— Updated copies are attached to the agenda. J. Simons stated that it was well done and well put together. A. Bagni suggested being more specific with projects going forward. He would like to see more clearly defined strategic priorities and goals. T. Holland stated that much of that work has been done already. J. Simons gave several examples of studies that have been done on past projects. MOTION made by R. Green to accept the 2025 Community Preservation Plan as drafted, seconded by R. Rudis. T. Holland-Yes, R. Green —Yes,J. Simons—Yes, R. Rudis—Yes, J. Mabon—Yes, A. Bagni — No,J. Whitney—abstain, M. Finkelstein —abstain. Vote 5-1-2. Financial Reports—J. Simons reviewed the information in the meeting packet and does not see any surprises or problems. Everything looks on-track. R. Rudis asked if the monthly reports could be sent as a spreadsheet rather than pdf format. Jean will look into providing it in a spreadsheet format. FY26 Q2 Reports—J. Enright was pleased with the response back from past project recipients. J. Enright gave an update to the Weir Hill project. A landscape architect was hired. J. Enright met with National Grid as it is their property. They need construction drawings, which we do not have. The plan was only good for 3 years with the Conservation Commission, so they may need to be redone. What they want is something we cannot provide at this time. Jean needs a letter of authorization from National Gid and contacting National Grid to discuss is difficult. J. Enright reviewed the status of the Schofield Mill project. Boat ramp project should be completed by February and all funds were used. Project close out memo—J. Enright gave an overview of projects that should be closed out. MOTION -A. Bagni motioned to close out the below accounts; • New Roof Cochichewick Lodge (1421) $0.00 remaining • NAHA Emergency Generators (1362) $600.00 remaining • Stevens Library Entrance Stares (1379) $0.00 remaining • Stevens Library Entrance Stairs (1401) $6,,773.62 "returned" as it is not needed • Lake Boat Ramp Design (1397) $0.00 remaining • Historic Preservation Master Plan (1402) $0.00 remaining • Stevens Estate Carriage House Stables (1344) $0.40 remaining • Stevens Estate Stables (1408) $1,915 "encumbered" should be returned to CPC • Stevens Estate Stables Phase II (1416) $2,,635 "encumbered" should be returned to CPC Seconded by M. Finkelstein. All in favor of approval. Vote 8-0. J. Enright spoke about a meeting that has been set to discuss the status and future use of the Carriage House. The meeting is set for Wednesday January 14t" at 1:OOpm and will include T. Holland, R. Green, Rick Gorman, Fire Department, Paul Hutchins, Steve Foster, Steve Nugent, Jean and Laurie Burzlaff. CPC Calendar—Applications are due on January 30t". All other meeting dates look good. MOTION— M. Finkelstein motioned to accept the Meeting Minutes of December 112025, seconded by R. Green. All in favor 8-0 vote. MOTION— R. Green made a motion to adjourn, seconded by R. Rudis. All in favor, vote 8-0.