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Home My Public Portal AboutCommunity Preservation Committee -- 2010-10-13 MinutesM:,: I::h.': 1::1... 1.1..1 1,,~, ,~ [`,.~ i 1 ~~ ~~ I..__.f f....l (..__I Date Approved 12-08-10 1.. l.l_~ vote 7-0-0 ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~" I J'~ ,--:::, ,:1:, , A.J Town of Brewster COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 13, 2010 Present: Paul Hush, Roy Robinson, Elliott Carr, Paul Ruchinskas, Jeanne Boehm, Elizabeth Taylor and Roland Bassett Jr. Guests: Peter Johnson, Mark Robinson, Chris Miller and Joel Connelly Documents: Comparison of sign companies 2010.10.13.01 4:32 Call to Order 1. Minutes of September 22, 2010 MOTION: by Paul Ruchinskas to approve the minutes of September 22, 2010 as presented Second: Roland Bassett Jr. VOTE : 4-0- 2 2. New Applications NONE at this time 3. Town Meeting Article Draft #5 has been written $18,000 for Cemetery Project #4 $156,000 additional funds from State allocation Discussion regarding the write-up as to the distribution 4. Discussion regarding CPC signs Mooers- presented Committee with comparison styles and cost from 2 local vendors Carr- I like the same size and style as Brewster Conservation Trust, perhaps with Town logo, same colors. Robinson- we need something of a more permanent nature at Drummer Boy (by the split rail fence) Joel Conne//y- a sign is needed by the road that will bring more people in to the Blacksmiths Shop and Windmill Hush-that would be up to the Historical Society, we just note projects that are paid with Town CPC funds. Robinson- the wording is too much. I suggest "A Brewster Community Preservation Project" with the Town Seal. Mooers-there has been a recommendation to have the color scheme the same as BCT (white letters on green) Hush- what is the Committee opinion regarding this? Boehm- Too much the same, people will not differentiate the projects. I think we should reverse (green letters on white) Hush-which sample do you prefer? Vote of Committee; white sign/green letters Ruchinskas-lower left, with thicker lettering ALL- agree CPC Minutes ]0-13-10 Page 1 of 3 MOTION: Paul Ruchinskas: approval of sign purchase for Drummer Boy area projects as presented and agreed upon by Committee. Paul Ruchinskas- second VOTE: 5-0-2 5. Other business to come before the Committee A. Natural Resources- Discussion regarding adding monies to CPC land projects for additional expenses; trails, maintenance, stair, signs and parking areas. Many of these things are required by the grants that a received. Mathews' property must have trails cut as well as the cost of removal of existing dilapidated shed. Tay/or- I have been in contact with Stuart Sagiinor; we can use funds for land bought with CPC Open Space funds. We should ask Town Counsel regarding parking areas. Hush- I direct Elizabeth Taylor to ask Town Counsel. Tay/or-we also have to look into removing invasive species, this is a continuing project. Would it come out of Misc. for Open Space? Ruchinskas-Is this a one time or continuing item? Bassett-I don't think the CPC can cover continuing maintenance unless included in the original proposal. Taylor-must be repeated, can be conditioned with the purchase of the property. Hush- we should look carefully at each property and include this in the original proposal. Bassett- we should get clarification from the State in writing. Taylor-this is off the State website but I will check with the DOR. B. Request from Chris Miller regarding Matthews's property; establish parking, remove building and open field. Bassett-this committee was not made for reducing taxes. Mil/er-we are looking for a funding source to maintain properties. Tay/or-I will place a call to DOR Mi//er-Spruce Hill stairway needs replacement Hush- if it was purchased with CPC monies we can replace it. Mi//er- we must remove a building from Matthew's property. Hope DPW will do this; but there is the expense of the tipping cost and t-base for parking. Cost are unknown. Tay/or- we must think ahead in the future and plan for these things. Miller- Quivet Marsh Vista needs $1000.00 to bring up to specs; sign, cutting etc. Tay/or- I have been given a list from Chris Miller as to these last 2 projects Mil/er-the last is the Millsites/Upper Dam, I will come forward with an application for this it was last replaced in the 60's. Carr-we have a Millsites project in progress C. What about the creation of a "dog park" through the Recreation Department on Town property? Miller-have you looked at a dog park at the landfill? It is a grassy field, separate entrance, controlled for leaching, same size as Drummer Boy Park. Hush- we could entertain a proposal through the Dog Park Committee Bassett- we are on the edge with these maintenance projects. Tay/or-Must get Charlie Sumner's permission to call Town Counsel, but I will put in the request to DOR D. Open Space proposals- Open Space has done a site tour of 4 parcels for sale. Mark Robinson-we would like to get appraisals for these 4 parcels. Any one of these would be a nice acquisition for the Town. Gives us pond access, not making beaches. Bassett-passive recreation? Mark Robinson- 2 are impacted by the power lines keeping the price low. Hush- Are there any buildings on them now? Mark Robinson- one, a tear down cottage. Carr- land values are low, look ahead. Great attractiveness with Recreation use. CPC Minutes 10-13-10 Page 2 of 3 Mark Robinson- Market for open land is hard, vacant land has collapsed. We need appraisals to show the sellers. Taylor- a priority in town is the ponds. Hush- are they fishing ponds? Bassett- not stocked. Miller- per acres value is so much higher, biggest issue is ponds-preventing development is valuable. Boehm- how big are the lots? Mark Robinson- 1.5 to 2 acres Ruchinskas- are they top priority? Taylor- All 4 are high priority on Open Space mapping. All ponds are impacted. Bassett-ponds remain private Taylor-with public access Miller-Canoe Pond might be a great pond Mark Robinson- Canoe Pond is a great pond MOTION: Roland Bassett Jr.: to approve $1,100.00 to hire appraisal company for negotiating purposes. Elizabeth Taylor- second VOTE: 7-0-0 Roland Bassett Jr.: Motion to adjourn meeting VOTE: 7-0-0 Next Meeting: November 10, 2010 Eli b th Taylor, Clerk Marilyn Mo r ,Recording Secretary CPC Minutes 10-13-10 Page 3 of 3