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Date Approved 9-22-10
Vote 5-0-0
Town of Brewster
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2010
Present: Paul Hush, Terry Ryder, Elliott Carr, Roy Robinson, and Roland Bassett Jr.
Guests: Peter Johnson
Documents: 2010.9.10.004 letter RE: BHS Barn Restoration at Spruce Hill project
2010.9.10.005 letter RE: BHS Hopkins Blacksmith Shop project
On file in the office of the Recording Clerk
4:35 Call to Order
1. CPC Reorganization for FY 2011
Open Nominations:
A. Chairman: Roy Robinson made a motion for Paul Hush as Chairman, Terry Ryder 2"d this
nomination, VOTE: 5-0-0, Paul Hush accepted
B. Vice-chair: Roland Bassett Jr. nominated Elliot Carr as Vice Chair, Terry Ryder 2"d this
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nomination, VOTE: 5-0-0 Elliot Carr accepted.
C. Clerk: Roland Bassett Jr. nominated Elizabeth Taylor as Clerk, Terry Ryder 2"d this nomination,
VOTE: 5-0-0
2. New Applications
NO new applications that we are aware of.
CPC will present One (1) Article at TM: $18,000.00 Cemetery Project and State allocation
3. Further discussion on "beach application"
Elizabeth Taylor will act as a consultant to this group
Don't know of any follow-up to date
Questions pending;
Can they buy just the "beach rights" and not the house
Do they own to high or low water mark?
Is this a °Kings Grant" property?
Peter Johnson-will research the questions high/ low water mark.
Further discussion;
Interesting proposition
Peter Johnson- they must now approach the owner, possibly discuss a "bargain sale" with tax
implications, and negotiate a price.
Carr- for the record "I would vote against this" even at $500,000.00
Bassett- why buy more beach if you don't increase the parking lot.
Johnson-a lot people come from out of the neighborhood to use that beach. Use is already maxed
out. Does the town have a ~~beach master and plan"? Acquiring land is an opportunity and a
priority.
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4. Reports on present status of approved projects
Paul Hush Brewster Affordable Housing Fund- we need another full discussion in future, see
how the proposed PR plan works.
Affordable Deed Restricted Buy-Down Program-same as above
Cape Rep Theatre-COMPLETED, money well spent, kept the historical aspect of
the building
Crosby Mansion-no request for work proposal, no money used, paperwork is
holding this back
Paul Ruchinskas Latham Centers- report from PR (e-mail) has spent most of the money
Brewster Woods-no formal application, about to sent RFP
Elizabeth Taylor Bates Property(Elizabeth will speak about these at the next meeting)
Matthews Property
Skyline Property
Stranahan
Crystaloski
Elliott Carr Stony Brook Mill Sites Committee- has gone out for bid, imminent; no work done
yet, EC will keep in touch with Dana Condit
Terry Ryder Brewster Cemetery Commission #1-almost done, good investment
Brewster Cemetery Commission #2-coming up, concerned about BMH restoration
Roy Robinson Hiogins Farm Windmill Restoration -all internal restoration, completed,
operational, remove brush has been done.
BHS Barn Restoration at Spruce Hill-started, roof fixed, gave up when Blacksmith
Shop not allowed, monies left ($15,500), possible moving the barn to Drummer
Boy Park land to house the Apothecary Shop, suggested that TC look at this
change. Go for Spring TM
Blacksmiths Shop restoration-COMPLETED; a little left, handicap ramp must be
fixed, fire alarm system must be done
Roland Bassett Tennis Court/Quick Start Project-COMPLETED and open, they won a national
award, is being used by all ages, CPC should be noted on the permanent sign,
have been having trouble with the locks, charge to play in the summer
(Selectmen required this), free all the rest of the year. A gem of a project.
Carr-suggested a time clause/reapply written into the application, possibly 3 years. Costs go up the
longer projects are delayed as well as tying up money that could be allocated to other applications.
5) Other business
Carr: Motion to adjourn meeting
Robinson: Second
VOTE: 5-0-0
Meeting adjourned at 6:OOPM
Next Meeting: September 22, 2010
Eliza~th Taylor, Clerk
Mari yn Mooer ecording Secre
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