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Home My WebLink AboutCPC Minutes - 10 24 2011_201402061428498158MINUTES FOR DELIBERATIONS 10-24-11 DELIBERATIONS FOR FUNDING FOR FY ‘13 4 Fairgrounds Road, 1st Floor, Nantucket, MA SESSION TWO At the meeting we had vice chair, Rich Brannigan, Ken Beaugrand, Chair, Barry Rector, Channing Moore, John Brescher, Bob DeCosta (arrived 2:10), Mark Voigt (arrived 2:11), Linda Williams (arrived 2:30 PM), and Administrators ‐ Neville Richen, and Glena Stokes‐Scarlett and Jason Graziadei from the Inquiror & Mirror. Vice Chair Richard Brannigan called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM. Mr. Brannigan made a motion to approve the agenda which was 2nd by Mr. Rector. Mr. Brannigan then made a motion to approve the minutes with changes to items (#4 and #12, after the tied vote should read it does not carry). The other correction was Mr. Moore’s disclosed that he is on the Board of Prospect Hill. The minute were approved with changes. Vice Chair Richard Brannigan stated that Irene Laravee is back in the office today and they are scheduled to meet with Mr. Beaugrand, (Chair) and I on Friday, October 28, 2011. Prior to starting deliberation Mr. Brannigan asked Mr. Brescher if (since he was not present) he wanted to bring back for discussion any of the items that got negative votes at our last meeting. Mr. Brescher then stated that he would like to put the Land Council proposal back on the table, which the CPC did as the project discussed. After a long discussion a vote was re‐taken for funding of this project and there was 3 yes votes and 5 no vote, so this item did not carry. Mr. Moore then suggested that we hold off on the first item on our list, Housing Assistance Corp proposal until last. 1. HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION: SACHEM’S PATH INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING/$1,100,000.00…….LARVEE……COMMUNITY HOUSING. CONTACT: GISELE GAUTHIER: 508 778‐7535 Mr. Voigt made a motion for a $990,000 grant. Ms. Williams 2nd. All in favor 6 yes (Mr. DeCosta, Mr. Beaugrand, Mr. Brannigan, Mr. Brescher, Ms. Williams, Mr. Voigt, Mr. Moore) and 1 no (Mr. Rector). This was agreed by all we then proceeded to the second item Habitat For Humanity. 2. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:LOT 17 ON SACHEM’S PATH/$250,000.00……..BEAUGRAND….COMMUNITY HOUSING CONTACT: TOM RICHARDS ‐257‐4220 Before discussing this Mr. Brescher stated for the record that he is on the Board for Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Beaugrand made a motion to fund this project for $200,000. This was 2nd by Mr. Brannigan. Mr. Voigt then stated what was the basis for this amount. Mr. Beaugrand responded based on past donations that he saw that for funding. Mr. Moore then stated that the report show that they still has $125,000 on one project and $200,000 on another project that was left. After further discussion a vote was taken to fund this project for $200,000 for FY13. The vote was 8 yes and 0 no’s. It was a positive vote. 3. NANTUCKET INTERFAITH COUNCIL:NANTUCKET RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM /$115.000.00……….BEAUGRAND…….COMMUNITY HOUSING CONTACT: JANIC CARREIRO‐325‐4547 Ms. Williams made a motion for funding of $115,000 for FY13. Mr. Beaugrand 2nd. 4. NANTUCKET LAND COUNCIL, INC.: OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION AT 120 & 124 HUMMOCK POND ROAD/$400,000.00………………….OPEN SPACE Mr. Beaugrand made a motion for funding FY13. Mr. DeCosta 2nd. All in favor for funding in FY13 3 yes (Mr. Beaugrand, Mr. Brannigan, Mr. DeCosta), 2 no (Mr. DeCosta, Mr. Moore) and 1 re‐cused. 5. HOUSING NANTUCKET:AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING‐CAPITAL & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE/$240,000.00………MOORE……..COMMUNITY HOUSING CONTACT: ANNE KUZSPA 228‐4422 Mr. Moore made a motion for funding FY13. Ms. Williams 2nd. Mr. Rector stated that if they are going to get funding, they need to produce viable plans. There never seems to be a plan for maintenance and they have money they are sitting on for future projects. He also stated that CPC should not be their only source of funding. Mr. Channing stated that the manager that’s in place now has a plan and the applications and presentations are being done very professionally. Mr. Beaugrand stated that the funding amount requested is too high. I’m in favor of a reward at a lower amount of $150,000. The vote was unanimous. 6. TON PARK AND REC: NOBADEER FIELD PROJECT FIELD HOUSE/$385,000.00…………WILLIAMS …..OPEN SPACE. CONTACT: JIMMY MANCHESTER Ms. Williams made a motion for funding in FY13. Mr. DeCosta 2nd. The vote was unanimous. Contingent on $223,000 allocation on open space. 7. TON PARK AND REC: NOBADEER FIELD PROJECT SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD/$1,100,000.00…….WILLIAMS…….OPEN SPACE. CONTACT: JIMMY MANCHESTER‐ 228‐7244 Ms. Williams made a motion for funding in FY13. Mr. Brescher 2nd. Mr. Rector stated that we should fund a bond, but we should be financially prudence. Mr. Brannigan stated we’ve already voted to keep this in our FY13 funding. Motion from Ms. Williams and Mr. Brescher were withdrawn. 8. NANTUCKET FIREMAN’S ASSOCIATION: 1937 LaFRANCE PUMPER FIRE TRUCK/$160,000.00……….MOORE. CONTACT: NELSON ELDREGE‐ 257‐4535 Mr. Voigt made a motion for funding FY13. Ms. Williams 2nd. Mr. Moore stated that he has not been in favor of this application for the past three years. He also stated that he would be more inclined to be in favor at a lesser amount and they should seek and have other funding. Mr. Rector stated that CPC should not spend the money just because it’s there. He also stated that he is not in support at any degree at this point and that they need to do private fund raising. Mr. Voigt stated that their application has gotten a little more clearer. Mr. Brannigan stated the funding would be amended to $80,000 with a caviat that we will ask them to look at other funding. The vote was 7 yes (Mr. DeCosta, Mr. Beaugrand, Ms. Williams, Mr. Moore, Mr. Brannigan, Mr. Brescher) and 1 no (Mr. Rector) 9. NANTUCKET MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION: CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THREE HOSTORIC WROUGHT IRON FENCES/$241,050……………..RECTOR……….HISTORIC PRESERVATION. CONTACT: JASCIN LEONARDO FINGER‐228‐2896/JFINGER@MMO.ORG Motion was made by Mr. Voigt for funding FY13 in the amount of $94,800. Mr. DeCosta 2nd . Mr. Brannigan stated that in FY05 the award did not include the wrought iron fence. Re‐allocate the $50,000 that is remaining towards the wrought iron fence. All in favor – Unanimous. 10. NANTUCKET HUNTING ASSOCIATION: NANTUCKET SHOOTING PARK‐CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN/412,650.00…………… OPEN SPACE. CONTACT: STEVEHOLDGATE‐325‐4224 Mr. DeCosta made a motion for funding FY13 in the full amount. Ms. Williams 2nd. All in favor – Unanimous 11. TON‐AHTF: 7 SURFSIDE ROAD/333,000.00………….LARIVEE………….COMMUNITY HOUSING. Ms. William stated for the record that she is a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Planning Board, Planning Commission, and Housing Authority. Mr. DeCosta stated for the record that he is a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mr. Rector stated for the record that he is a member of the Planning Commission and Planning Board. Ms. Williams made a motion for FY13 to fund for full amount. Mr. Moore 2nd. Mr. DeCosta made a motion to amend the amount to $160,000 with no stipulations. Mr. Brannigan asked for a motion as amended on the floor Ms. Williams made a motion for FY13 to fund for $160,000. Mr. Moore 2nd. All in favor ‐ Unanimous 12. TON‐AHTF: HOUSE RECYCLING /$275,000.00.…………………….LARIVEE…………….COMMUNITY HOUSING. Did not stay in for funding. 13. TON‐AHTF: AMNESTY AND ACCESSORY UNITY (AU) CREATION PROGRAM/$450,000.00……LARIVEE…..COMMUNITY HOUSING. CONTACT: SUSAN WITTE 228‐7295 Did not stay in for funding. Further detailed information on these minutes can be gotten from Tape # 1 and #2, titled deliberation for funding FY13, dated 10‐24‐11. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 to the next hearing for follow up on deliberations funding FY13 (ie. Re‐confirm revenue source and discuss the TON Park & Rec: Nobadeer Field Project Synthetic Turf Field). which will take place at 4 Fairgrounds Road, 1st Floor on Monday October 31, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM.