OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

January 17, 2006

Meeting called to order 9:15AM

Members present: Robin, Steve, Celine

Minutes approved for 12/20/2005 by motion from Steve, second by Celine

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I Shankpainter Update

1. incorrect soil brought in

2. ramp interferes with wildlife migration

3. deck in buffer zone

4. violations of CR

5. heavy equipment used

6. not handicap accessible

1-6 possible issues. Goal to bring together OSC, PCT, ConCom, Disability Commission and DPW to solve issues after compilation of all needed facts. 30,000$ in LBF management funds. ? amt spent on current implementation of management plan. Suggestion to hire Jeff Thibideau (recommendation of Mark Robinson of COMPACT) to rework current plan. Motion by Robin that OSC (or ConCom appropriate) hire Jeff as consultant for Shankpainter. Second by Steve. Unanimous. Request to be sent to Town Manager.

II PCT land

OSC to continue to pursue purchase. Not a possibility without state matching grant. Encourage PCT and Town to fashion creative financial deal that will allow OSC to bring purchase to ATM this spring.

Meeting adjourned 11AM