Town of Sharon
Community Preservation Committee
Meeting Minutes of 3/24/11
Amended and Approved on 9/15/11
Sharon Town Hall
Filmed by SCTV
Committee Attendees
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Corey Snow, Chair |
Jane Desberg, Treasurer |
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Meredith de Carbonnel |
Susan Rich |
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Allen Garf |
Amanda Sloan - absent |
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Marc Bluestein |
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Others
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Alice Cheyer |
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Meeting Initiation
Chair Snow called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. He provided the Committee with a copy of the warrant article language as pertains to the Conservation Commission Conservation Fund Article and their request for $25,000. This language was received from Kathy Roth of the Coalition and had been used by several other towns with similar articles. He also provided a sheet entitled CPA Pending Appropriations FY 2012 as well as the financial update dated 3/24/11 entitled FY12 CPA revenue Overview.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the revenue review.
Minutes
Mr. Bluestein moved to approve the meeting minutes of 3/14/11 as written. Ms. Rich seconded the motion and the Committee voted 5-0-1 in favor (Mr. Garf abstained because she was not in attendance.)
CPA Pending Appropriations FY2012
Conservation Fund $25,000, Category: Open Space
The Committee discussed the warrant article wording received from Kathy Roth of the Community Preservation Coalition and determined they liked the wording. They agreed that it would be up to Attorney Gelerman to ensure the article meets all safeguards of exactly how the money can be used.
Ms. Desberg motioned for a second vote for the appropriation of $25,000 from the Community Preservation Commission for inclusion in the Conservation Fund to be used for open space protection and management activities associated with current and future land holdings and that the Conservation Commission will be required to update the Community Preservation Commission on its activities and use of funds. This will include concurrent approval by both the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation Commission. Ms. Rich seconded the motion and the Committee voted 6-0-0 in favor of the motion.
Conservation Restriction Glenview Billings land - $15,000, Category: Open Space.
This was recommended by two votes from the CPC, prior to this meeting.
HFY Debt Payment - $208,406, Category Open Space
This appropriation will pay the annual debt service cost on the Horizons for Youth land acquisition and represents the 4th year of a 5 year bond.
Ms. de Carbonnel moved to authorize Horizons for Youth debt payment for $208,406. Ms. Desberg seconded the motion and the Committee voted 6-0-0 in favor. This was the second vote for this article
FY12 CPC Administration Budget $20,000 Category: Administrative
Chair Snow said that this appropriation is for the annual operating budget for the CPC. Any unused monies revert back to the CPA fund at the end of each fiscal year.
Mr. Garf moved to accept the FY12 CPC administrative budget appropriation of $20,000 Mr. Bluestein seconded the motion and the Committee voted 5-0-1 in favor.
Other Business
The Committee discussed non project items to address at future meetings. These include:
1. updating application submission form
2. updating CPC website with current information
3. create a list things to do better
4. create a list things to pursue
5. review bylaws on the website do we still want to operate this way?
6. hold public outreach for projects.
Ms. Cheyer provided the Committee with a handout of her suggestions to update the web page; update the site with current financial information, minor edits as well wording changes.
Next Meeting Dates
4/24111
Meeting Adjournment
Mr. Garf moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM and Ms. Rich seconded the motion. The Committee voted 6-0-0 in favor.
Attachments
1. 3/22 email from Jane Desberg to Corey Snow regarding the draft warrant article language as pertains to the Conservation Commission Conservation Fund Article and their request for $25,000.
2. CPA Pending Appropriations FY 2012
3. FY12 CPA revenue Overview.
4. 3/24 handout from Alice Cheyer containing CPC suggestions