Town of Provincetown,Open Space Committee

Minutes of October 17 2000

Meeting called to order at 10am

Present: Celine Gandolfo, Fred Berger, Robin Evans, Barbara

Sullivan

Robin reported on a Selectman’s meeting she attended. Plan was

presented by Mr. Bergman, which included using landbank funds for

affordable housing, possibly greater than the 10% limit.

Celine read a letter from Mark Robinson stating that he would work

to procure foundation grants if a purchase and sale agreement on

the Locke property can be completed soon.

Celine feels we should actually solicit funds for the Locke

property despite having no purchase and sales agreement at this

frequent visitors.ity is to send out fundraising letters to

into the fundraising presentation, and how we could get thated

concept prepared visually by an advertising company, university,

or high school student.

Fred reported on the Community Preservation Act passed by the

state recently.

Robin reported that Congressman Delahunt would meet with us to

discuss the Land and Water Conservation Federal legislation for

land preservation.

Discussed the pros and cons of a fundraising letter and how to

target an appropriate audience.

David Guertin, Director of Public Works, joined the committee to

discuss plans for mulching at the Shankpainter property. Compost

is currently being screened for that and other purposes. He

December although it could be later if the compost becomes frozen

by then.

Motion to send letter from Mark Robinson regarding the necessity

of completing a P & S on the Locke property to Keith Bergman by

Robin Evans, seconded by Celine Gandolfo, all in favor 4-0, Celine

Gandolfo, Fred Berger, Robin Evans, Barbara Sullivan.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00am

Submitted,

Fred Berger