PROVINCETOWN OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

Minutes for March 3, 2000

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The Meeting of March 3, 2000 was called to order at 12:05PM by Celine Gandolpho, Co-Chair. Also present were Robin Evans, Hatty Walker Fitts and Fred Berger. Absent was Barbara Sullivan, who was out of town. Also present was staff member Ken Learned.

Discussion on Town Meeting Article:

There was a discussion regarding some of the language in the “Whereas…” section. Ken Learned also reported that the Finance Committee had approved a transfer to pay for an appraisal of the Locke Property.

Motion regarding Warrant Article:

A motion was made by Robin Evans, seconded by Celine Gandolpho, to approve the Warrant Article that will be submitted for the April Town Warrant.

With a vote of 4-0-0, the motion passed, and was signed by all four Committee Members.

Motion regarding continuing negotiations:

A motion was made by Robin Evans, seconded by Celine Gandolpho, to support the idea of having Town Counsel handle all subsequent communications between the Town of Provincetown and the owners of the Locke Property.

With a vote of 4-0-0, the motion passed.

Table at Year-Rounders:

Fred Berger and Celine Gandolpho agreed to get together photos and other information for an information table at the Year-Rounder’s Festival, Saturday, March 11.

Shank Painter Property:

Celine Gandolpho reported on the continuing project of getting AmeriCorps to plant some grass in the worst areas of erosion. The planting is planned for the end of March, beginning of April. Also mentioned was the need for a sign in front of the property.

Report on Lands Committee has reviewed:

Robin Evans and Celine Gandolpho will continue putting together a report on the lands the Committee has reviewed to date. Ken Learned agreed to put it in a final report form on his computer spreadsheet program, which can then be presented to other Town Boards.

Motion regarding updates on negotiations:

A motion was made by Celine Gandolpho, seconded by Fred Berger, requesting that the Town Manager and/or Town Counsel keep the Committee updated on any negotiations/communications regarding the Locke Property.

With a vote of 4-0-0, the motion passed.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting was set for 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 21.

Adjourned:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Hatty Walker Fitts, Acting Secretary