COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Terrio, Chairman, Betsy Pyne, Andrea Langhauser, Jason Talerman, Cyndi Andrade, Tom Terpstra, Kevin Hughes, Richard Connors Scott Dittrich and Michele Thoener, Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
Meeting called to order @ 7:40 p.m. by Paul Terrio, Chairman
Agenda for February 21, 2007 Meeting
copy attached
MINUTES
Community Preservation Committee members reviewed meeting minutes of February 13, 2007.
Changes were made to minutes.
copy on file
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to accept the minutes as amended
Seconded by Richard Connors
All in Favor
STAHL PROPERTY
Richard Connors delivered to Mr. Stahl a copy of the Stahl Offer Letter with modifications. He had an opportunity to speak with Mr. Stahl regarding the property and offer. The $147,000.00 offer wasn’t what Mr. Stahl had in mind for a monetary value. Richard explained that the letter Mr. Stahl had submitted to the CPC put limits on the property. They discussed the possibility of constructing homes on the property. Mr. Stahl is still against building homes on the property. Richard touched upon the possibility of Mr. Stahl donating his land to the Town of Norfolk and the tax deductions he may be eligible for. Mr. Stahl is going to speak with his tax advisor. Mr. Stahl will be getting back to Richard at a later date.
Jason Talerman suggested contacting Mr. Stahl regarding this issue prior to the May Town Meeting
Chuck Green from F.W.Bucklin Appraiser was guest speaker, he returned on behalf of Fred Bucklin to discuss the Stahl property.
Mr Green determined that the property could be divided into two to three house lots.
The Market Analysis valued the lots at approximately $200,000.00.
Infrastructure costs are additional
The land is appraised at $520,000.00
CPC is offering $147,000.00
The difference between the offer and the appraisal is $373,000.00.
IRS Regulations are beyond the scope of the CPC. Mr Stahl would need to speak with the IRS to determine if he is eligible to gift the land to the Town of Norfolk
ARTICLES FOR TOWN MEETING
Community Preservation Committee members reviewed Warrant Articles for Spring Town Meeting ‘07. Changes were made.
copy attached
Brief description on articles below
Article 1. Appropriate $35,000.00 from annual revenues in the CPF for the purpose of creating an Administrative and Operating Budget.
Richard Connors makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Betsy Pyne
All in Favor
Article 2. Reserve a sum of money equal to the state mandated minimum amount of 10% from FY’08 CPF revenues for the creation, acquisition and preservation of Open Space and future appropriation.
Richard Connors makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Betsy Pyne
All in Favor
Article 3. Reserve a sum of money equal to the state mandated minimum amount of 10% from FY’08 CPF revenues for the creation, preservation and support of Affordable Housing for future appropriation.
Richard Connors makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Betsy Pyne
Article 4. Reserve a sum of money equal to the state mandated minimum amount of 10% from FY’08 CPF revenues for the acquisition, preservation rehabilitation and restoration of Historic Resources for future appropriation.
Richard Connors makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Jason Talerman
All in Favor
Article 5. Allocate from the Community Preservation Affordable Housing Fund an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to fund an affordable housing Purchase Price Subsidy Program for current or former Norfolk residents, parents of Norfolk residents, children of Norfolk residents, employees of the Town of Norfolk, employees of the school district serving the Town of Norfolk.
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Richard Connors
All in Favor
Article 6. Appropriate $10,158.00 from the CP Historic Preservation Fund for the purpose of restoration of the Town of Norfolk vital records. Including birth, death and marriage certificates.
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Richard Connors
All in Favor
Article 7. Transfer from the Norfolk Community Preservation unspent funds from expired or completed projects into their designated accounts. Total not to exceed $12,412.58
$1,683.00 Pond Street Shade to Open Space Fund
$905.05 Tramp House Project to Historic Preservation
$8,824.53 Brick Walkways Project to Open Space Fund
$1,000.00 Weeber Land Acquisition to Undesignated Fund
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Richard Connors
All in Favor
Article 8. Appropriate a sum of funds to acquire a parcel of land located at 35 Rockwood Road, and any existing structures thereon, for affordable housing purposes, using affordable housing and undesignated funds from the Norfolk Community Preservation Act Fund.
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to accept the article
Seconded by Scott Dittrich
All in Favor
copy of completed articles attached
POND STREET COMPLEX
Tom Terpstra approaches the committee regarding both the Home Rule Petition and Straw Vote regarding the Proposed Recreation Building @ the Pond Street Complex.
The recreation Department wants the proposed recreation building be considered under the Home Rule Petition. They are interested in receiving a Straw Vote from the Community Preservation Committee as to whether the committee would approve a project to construct a Recreation Building @ Pond Street.
Jack Hathaway explained to Paul Terrio that the Recreation Department wants a straw vote from the CP Committee. If the Town is successful in getting a Home Ruile Petition will the Community Preservation Committee support project.
If there is a positive outcome in regards to Home Rule Petition Town Counsel can proceed with project.
The Town of Norfolk would pay legal fees to proceed.
Jason Talerman feels that Home Rule Petitions are helpful and are used in many cases.
Recreation Building Cost approximately $500,000.00. The building will house restrooms, concession stand, athletic equipment storage. There will be NO gymnasium.
Richard Connors is concerned about proceeding with a Straw Vote. Due to the fact that the Community Preservation Committee Members could potentially change prior to approval of project.
Richard is also concerned about the unknown costs. He feels that you need to know all costs prior to voting on an issue.
Richard doesn’t approve of a straw vote and he doesn’t feel that this is an appropriate use of CPC funds. The Department of Revenue previously stated that this type of project didn’t qualify for CPC Funds under the Community Preservation Act Guidelines.
Tom Terpstra feels that if the Home Rule Petition passes. The Recreation Department should reintroduce this project to the Community Preservation Committee and place it on the Warrant as an Article for Town vote.
Paul Terrio re iterated that the Recreation Department is interested in finding out if the Community Preservation Committee would be interested in funding the project if Home Rule Petition passes.
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to determine whether the committee is in favor of taking a straw vote. If yes - straw vote, if no - we move on
Seconded by Tom Terpstra
All in Favor
Motion vote was NO
Tom Terpstra asks that the committee stay open minded until the Town makes a decision.
NORFOLK GRANGE update
Betsy Pyne updates the committee on the Norfolk Grange.
She is in possession of a letter explaining to the Norfolk Grange the terms of the $335,000.00 the CPC has approved for their project.
The Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen suggested that the committee nominate two members to approve payment of Grange Bills
Kevin Hughes makes a motion to amend the Norfolk Grange Terms Letter dated February 19, 2007.
Seconded by Richard Connors
All in Favor
Norfolk Grange Terms Letter dated February 19, 2007 (changes were made)
Emailed to Jack Hathaway @ Paul Terrios’ request.
copy of final draft on file with CPC
VOUCHERS
Payroll 2150 578000
Next meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m. Room 124
Posted and scheduled through Town Clerks Office, will appear on Website Calendar
Scott Dittrich makes a motion to adjourn
Seconded by Kevin Hughes
All in Favor
Meeting adjourns @ 9:50 p.m.
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Cyndi Andrade, Clerk
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