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Home My Public Portal AboutCommunity Preservation Committee -- 2015-10-14 Minutes E \��nustis��r+rurrrr»rr�rrii�� \.�� Bs � , Approved: 10/28/15 oa 9F ` t V4 DVOTE: 5-0-0 go rn 2198 Main Street Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 (508) 896-3701 {' rr�%aorrrrrru mr.��a�a"�� FAX(508) 896-8089 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m, at The Brewster Town Office Building,2198 Main Street,Brewster, MA MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2015 Present: Chair Paul Ruchinskas, Jeanne Boehm, William Klein, Joan Carstanjen, Peter Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor and Roland Bassett. i i Also Present: Ruth Courtnell Recording or Taping Notification As required by the Open Meeting Lmv we are in forming you that the Town will be audio taping this public meeting. In addition,if anyone else intends to either video or audio lope this meeting they are required to inform the chair."lire request that all cell phones be turned off or to vibrate. 1. Executive Session-To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town: Slough Road. j There was no Executive Session due to town counsel being unable to attend. I 2. Approve minutes of September 23, 2015 meeting. Motion made by Peter Johnson to approve the September 23, 2015 meeting minutes as j corrected. Roland Bassett seconded. I VOTE: 7-0-0 3. Brewster Baptist Church (BBC)- discussion of preservation restriction process and potential vote on a letter of support for the BBC's submission to the Brewster Historical Commission j for a determination of the Church's historical significance to the Town. There was discussion on the Brewster Baptist Church. On October 1, 2015 Paul Ruchinskas attended a meeting with the Town Administrator,Town Counsel and the Chair of the Board of Selectmen along with four members of the Brewster Baptist Church. The good news is there is no need to go back to town meeting. However, the Massachusetts Historical Commission has determined that the church no longer is contributing to the historic nature of the town and has removed it from the state's historic register. The last $50,000 cannot be released until the Brewster Historical Commission gives its okay. The Brewster Baptist Church may be obligated to pay back the entire $150,000 without this approval. There was discussion on how the preservation restriction would be drafted. CPC Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2015 Page 1 of 3 i I There was discussion about the second floor of the church that has many historic elements including wooden church pews from the 1800's. It was the consensus of the Committee that though the project was not done correctly to meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards, it was felt it was still a good project. It may be beneficial if the Brewster Baptist Church submits their request to the Brewster Historical Commission and the Chair will contact David Hill at Brewster Baptist Church. A letter of support from the CPC may be sent for the hearing. Town Counsel will draft the letter of support from the CPC and the Committee wants the Chair to use his discretion in sending it along to the Brewster Historical Commission. Town Counsel can be present at the Brewster Historical Commission's hearing. There was a brief discussion on having legal counsel review all applications before they are reviewed by the CPC, but it was decided to go forward on a case-by-case basis. 4. Receipt and initial review of a funding request from the Brewster Cemetery Commission and vote to refer the request to the Brewster Historical Commission for its review and recommendation. j There was a review of the application from Brewster Cemetery Commission on the Preservation & Renovation application dated Fall 2015. It was recommended that this application go before the Brewster Cemetery Commission for a vote for approval before the CPC considers the application and request that the attachments be added to the application. CPC funds are available for two years not three and this information will be relayed to the applicant. Cemeteries located outside of the Old Icing's Highway Historic District will need to be approved by the Brewster Historical Commission. It was suggested that a memorial stone for the potter's field be included in the revised application. 5. Discussion of advertising and outreach efforts for the October 28, 2015 public hearing on the community housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation needs of the Town that might be assisted with Community Preservation Act funding. The public hearing was posted today. It will be advertised in the Cape Cod Times, Friday, October 16, 2015 and in The Cape Codder on Friday, October 23, 2015. There was a discussion on the presentation in addition to those to invite. Emails will be sent to boards and committees in town as determined. A write-up will be done for the Town Website, The Cape Codder, and TV. Please note that following this meeting, it was decided to change the Public Hearing date to November 18, 2015. 6. Treasurer's Report. The Eddy School playground project is complete. There was a review of the FY'16 Budget as of 9/30/15. There was discussion on closed and open projects and how the money is CPC Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2015 Page 2 of 3 i recorded. Elizabeth will be talking with Lisa Souve to determine how these funds are handled, those open and closed projects, and to review the balances forward for FY'16. 7. Discussion/update on current CPC membership vacancies. No one is available to serve as the representative from the Housing Authority to date. There is also a citizen representative position open on the committee. S. Topics that can be legally discussed that the chair could not have reasonably anticipated. There were no other topics discussed. 9. Next meeting: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 with the public hearing. November 18, 2015 at 4:30 pm will be the next CPC meeting. Please note that thepublic hearing was moved to November 18, 2015 following this meeting. Motion made by Roland Bassett to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 pm. Elizabeth Taylor seconded. VOTE: 7-0-0 Respectfully submitted, Y Donna Moberg, Recording Secretary t Items used at the Meeting: • Draft Minutes of September 23, 2015 • Application from Brewster Cemetery Commission • Treasurer's Report dated 9/30/15 CPC Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2015 Page 3 of 3