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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-12 Community Preservation Committee Minutes TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Community Preservation Committee Thursday January 12,2017 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA. 01845 In Attendance Committee Members: Marybeth Soucy, Tracy Watson, Bill Gordon, Charles Gangi, Terry Holland, Alberto Angles, John Simmons, Albert Fowler. Absent Committee Member: Deborah Feltovic Staff: Merylle Chase- Community and Economic Development Assistant Representative(s): Glenn Meeting called to order at 7:09pm Discussion Items: Project idea for the Trails presented by Glen Aspeslagh, Glen states that they were able to get new grants, with the new Edgewood project there will be 15 acres of trails and even trails leading down to the lake. There is a Stevens Coolidge to Stevens's estate trail phase 2. He passes a map showing the design of the Stevens trail along with boardwalks that will be required. They would like to add a series of boardwalk and 7 more way signs and update the current signage. The ballpark figure for this is$5-10 thousand. The trustees of the reservations gave us some cost information. The labor would be volunteer the cost would be all in the materials. John Simmons wants to discuss the open projects that still have money available in the Kiosks Glen says the trails have all the kiosks needed, Windrush could benefit from some trail money. Connect Windrush with the state forest there is a white cedar forest swamp that could be used to make the trail Potentially close out the project John Simmons asks the committee if it make sense to purchase different access properties Bill Gordon and John Simmons are discussing the $212,550 amount left in the Windrush project account. John Simmons explains that it is the purchase price vs the cost left funds in the account An evaluation of all accounts and properties would be a very helpful thing to have The Leonard Farm project has closed with all deed restriction in place. Acceptance of Minutes Albert Fowler makes a motion to approve the minutes of November 10, 2015 Charles Gangi seconds Tracy Watson abstains Approved Blank motion to accept all old minutes Charles Gangi motions Albert Fowler seconds Review of Financials Library Roof Project has not started yet Parson Barnard the interior work is almost complete Ridgewood is moving forward The Playgrounds ask the Town Manger which playground is being funded this year. Middle School field committee it has been narrowed down to one concept the design cost is currently at $600,000.00 the design is being presented to different groups to get opinions. So the costs are subject to change. Idea is to change some of the field ideas. The biggest push right now is trails and where they will be located or connected for use by the schools as part of the curriculum. The potential is to ask for a higher amount due to the project deadline it does need to go to the Board of Selectmen and the school committee. There is a lot of land there which should give a good buffer to the neighbors. Terry Holland spoke in regard to the possibility Restoration of the original fire Equipment funding is needed to do the repairs and for display Getting three quotes will be difficult due to the nature of the restoration Motion to adjourn made by Albert Fowler Seconded by Terry Holland