HomeMy Public PortalAboutCommunity Preservation Committee -- 2009-08-26 MinutesDate approved 9-9-09
Vote 6-0-0
TOWN OF BREWSTER
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2009
Chairman Paul Hush called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
Members present were; Jeanne Boehm, Roy Robinson, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Ruchinskas, Elliot
Carr, Roland Bassett Jr. and Paul Hush
Others Present: Janine Perry, Peter Johnson, Jon Juhl and Jackie Courchesne
1. Approval of Minutes of Jly 22, 2009
Motion by Roy Robinson to approve minutes as presented
Second by Roland Bassett Jr.
VOTE 7-0-0
2) Review Brewster Woods Application, presented by Jon Juhl and Jackie Corchesne
• In General- Mr. Juhl spoke in general regarding the application to CPC for
financial request would show strong community support of this project to the
state. State funding would occur within the winter (February) timeframe. The
CPC monies would be used both for up front development costs; site design,
consultants, 40B process etc, and for construction costs. Brewster Woods has
applied for various funding sources and investors. The application stands as it
was originally presented. CPC will probably not present an application to Town
Meeting in October,
• Questions from CPC members were submitted to Mr. Juhl and Ms. Corchesne
prior to this meeting. Brewster Housing Authority submitted their responses.
An extensive discussion followed regarding several factors; the original request
of 1 million dollars vs. $300,000. as too risky if the project is not completed,
design of the project-are we fulfilling Brewster's needs, work force housing,
CPC matching funds have gone from 100% to 30% ±, Bonding of this project,
changing the number of units, Town Meeting opposition to the change to family
housing was intense, and stimulus funding availability.
• While CPC members were generally supportive of the project, the CPC will
probably not present this until the May Town Meeting as things progress.
MOTION by Roy Robinson to take NO ACTION on this project today and aim for
May Town Meeting. Second by Elliot Carr. VOTE: 5-2-0.
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Further questions by the CPC included; infrastructure costs, Title V (Bioclear or
Fast System), and pond issues.
3) Other Business- Cape Rep progress report
Janine Perry presented the Committee with a report as requested.
$50,000 has been paid to date, another $50,000, is requested today with the
proper documentation.
Cape Rep as raised the $300,000 in matching funds required by the CPC in part
through the"219 Challenge". They are very pleased with the project and community
and Arts support.
These funds are from the 30% fund.
4) Review Open Space applications $675,000. request
The Bates Property is a land purchase at the far end of the Punkhorn in the SE
corner of Brewster. Originally Conservation Restrictions, close to well #6,
important to habitat, marine re-charge for Herring Run and water protection.
The funds from CPC will be contingent upon $500,000 from State Land Grant.
MOTION by Roland Bassett Jr. to approve $675,000. for Open Space purchase of the
Bates property contingent upon $500,000 State Land Grant. Second by Jeanne Boehm,
VOTE: 7-0-0.
5) Review and vote on revised CPC aBplication form
Defer until next meeting
Next Meeting; September 9, 2009
MOTION by Roy Robinson to adjourn meeting
Second by Paul Ruchinskas
VOTE: 7-0-0
Respectfully sy~mitted,
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Mnrilyn Moo rs, Secretary p~: t ~~ S ~ j~Q Eliza eth aylor, Clerk
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