Community
Preservation Committee
Public Meeting
of
May 31, 2005,
4:30 AM
Members Present: Elaine
Anderson, Vice Chair, Tim Hazel, Bill Dougal,
Winthrop Smith, and Nancy Jacobsen
Excused
Absence: Eric
Dray
Unexcused
Absences:
Treg Kaeselau and Stephen Milkewicz
Also Attending:
Consultant:
Laura
Shufelt, Falmouth Housing Authority
A quorum being present, Elaine Anderson opened the meeting at 4:35 PM.
Public
Hearing
As David Nicolau is now a member of the Board of Selectmen a new Chairman and Vice Chair is needed.
Elaine Anderson asked for nominations for the position of Chairman. Bill Dougal nominated Elaine Anderson as Chair and it was seconded by Nancy Jacobsen and was unanimously approved by a vote of 5-0.
The position of Vice Chair had to be filled and Elaine Anderson asked for nominations. Tim Hazel nominated Eric Dray and Bill Dougal seconded it. The vote was tabled until the next meeting when Eric Dray could be consulted.
One vacancy on the CPC has to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
Elaine Anderson felt that Treg Kaeselau should be removed from the Committee due to excessive unexcused absences. A representative from the Recreation Committee is needed and they are having difficulty in trying to select one. Elaine Anderson will check with Keith Bergman and the Recreation Committee regarding this.
Tim Hazel stated that if anyone knows of someone interested in being a member of the CPC, get the application to the Board of Selectmen.
Continuation of Discussion with Laura Shufelt
Ms. Shufelt stated that she sent an email of a draft contract for her work with the CPC but the meeting was not confirmed until last week.
She stated that she has parts of the plan completed. Eric Dray was going to get a write-up of what Historical Preservation is looking for. Open space funds have been allotted.
Ms. Shufelt explained in detail what the Program and Plan should contain. There was a general discussion of commercial/residential space and condo conversion.
Bill Dougal stated that the Board of Selectmen would be looking for long-term goals. The most important item would be the “here and now,’ i.e., specific projects in Town.
Tim Hazel feels that the plan Laura Shufelt is working on is a long-term plan and that the Shank Painter Road property is the project of the Housing Authority and the CPC cannot do anything until the Housing Authority comes to the CPC for funds.
Ms. Shufelt explained the timing in starting a project and getting funds.
Bill Dougal was not clear on how the CPC is going to create units and Ms. Shufelt explained this to the CPC.
A discussion of the interest of developers in rental housing followed. The subject of what the Board of Selectmen want to see in a plan and general items vs specifics. Ms. Shufelt stated that she can make basic assumptions and with these assumptions, that is what you can expect. She talked about rentals vs home ownership.
Bill Dougal stated that goals and strategies have to be discussed up front. He feels that is what the Selectmen and the CPC needs in the form of education.
Elaine Anderson now feels that Laura Shufelt has the information to work with for creating a plan. She asked the CPC members to take a few minutes to review Ms. Shufelt’s contract.
A motion was made to accept the contract and forward it to a Town Authority for approval.
Moved by: Tim Hazel Seconded by: Nancy Jacobsen Yea: 5 Nay: 0
Ms. Shufelt stated that she will provide a draft plan to the members by June 8th and will be discussed at the meeting of Tuesday, June 14th at 9:00 AM.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 PM.
Moved by: Nancy Jacobsen Seconded by: Nancy Jacobsen Yea: 5 Nay: 0
The
next meeting will be on Friday, June 14, at 9:00 AM.
A
motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 AM.
Moved by: Nancy Jacobsen Seconded by: Tim Hazel Yea: 5 Nay: 0
Respectfully Submitted
Joel
Glasser
Approved
by: _________________________________________ on ______________________
David Nicolau, Chairman Date