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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-19 CI :I II Community Preservation Committee 16 Broad St Nantucket, MA 02554 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES -WEDNESDAY- FEBRUARY 19,2003 A meeting of the Community Preservation Committee, CPC, was held on Wednesday, February 19,2003 at 3:30 pm in the Selectmen's Conference Room at 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA. Present were: Barry Rector, Chair, Pat Butler, Vice Chair, Ginger Andrews, Rich Brannigan, Norman Chaleki, Polly Miller, and Alice McWade, Administrative Assistant. Also present were Linda Holland, Exec. Dir. Nantucket Land Council and Cormac Collier, Ecologist. A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order at 3:39 PM. Upon a motion made by Rich Brannigan, seconded by Polly Miller, the agenda was unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made by Ms. Miller, seconded by Ms. Butler, the Minutes of December 17, 2002 and January 21, 2003 were unanimously approved as written. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were raised at this time. 'iEW BUSINESS NANTUCKET LAND COUNCIL -BARTLETT FARM Linda Holland, Exec. Dir of the Nantucket Land Council spoke concerning the Nantucket Land Council's, NLC, desire to purchase a Conservation Restriction on 104acres of Bartlett Farm. Reference was made to the front - page coverage this project has recently received in the Inquirer & Mirror. Attention was directed to the NLC's application to the CPC last fall and the negative decision the application received from the CPC. At that time the CPC expressed concern about the potential for the future construction of a golf course. The Bartlett Family has eliminated the option for a golf course from their agreement with the NLC. A building envelope will be placed on six acres of the 1 04 acre site. It was explained that this would allow farm related structures, e.g. barn, and housing for farm workers, to be erected on a limited portion (6 acres) of the subject parcel. The present zoning for this parcel is two acre zoning. The NLC has successfully raised three of the six million dollars needed to purchase the Conservation Restriction. They have approximately 1.5 million dollars in cash and another 1.5 million dollars in pledges. The Option to Purchase the Conservation Restriction was to expire on July 31,2003. The NLC has received an extension from the Bartlett Family until January 31, 2004. In response to an inquiry regarding an extension until July 2004, Mrs.l;Iolland stated that the Land Council had requested the removal ofthe option for a golf course and an extension until October 2004. Mr. Bartlett agreed to remove the option for the golf course but would only grant an extension until January 31, 2004. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to amending the CPC article submitted to the Town Warrant for the April 2003 ATM. In response to an inquiry regarding what will happen if only 4.5 million or 5 million of the money ~s raised by January 31,2004 deadline, Mrs. Holland stated it might be necessary to return the money collected to the donors. In response to an inquiry relative to the likelihood that the NLC would receive a favorable recommendation from the CPC for A TM 2004 for this project and the possibility that the NLC wait until then, Mrs. Holland expressed concern that they would miss the January 31, 2004 deadline as well as concern that the 1 ~L CPL '2\ I C\Io3 Town Meeting might not approve the recommendation. Mrs. Holland believes that a favorable recommendation from the A TM in April 2003 for this project could assist the NLC in its efforts to secure the Conservation Restriction on Bartlett Farm. Ginger Andrews stated that she was in favor of transferring the Open Space allocation from the Reserve account to fund this project and departed to attend a Con Com meeting. Ms. Butler made a motion that the CPC reconsider the decision made at its November 19, 2002 meeting regarding allocation of funding for the NLC Bartlett Farm project. Ms. Miller seconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion it was VOTED: (3-2, Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Rector dissenting) "To reconsider the decision made at the November 19,2002 meeting regarding allocation of funding for the NLC Bartlett Farm project." It was requested that Mrs. Holland provide the CPC with a copy of the amended Option to Purchase the conservation Restriction for the Bartlett Farm property as well as information regarding the pledges received to date. Upon a motion made by Ms. Miller, seconded by Ms. Butler, it was VOTED: (3-2, Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Rector dissenting) "To recommend the transfer of the Open Space Reserve Allocation ($139,438) to fund the Nantucket Land Council, Bartlett Farm Project." REQUEST FOR PAYMENT Polly Miller, Project Manager for NHO, Year One, presented a Project Status Report requesting disbursement of$19,875.86 for expenses incurred pursuant to invoices the NHO had submitted. In addition to the PSR, Ms. Miller also presented a one- page update received from the NHO. Upon a motion made by Ms. Butler, seconded by Ms. Miller, it was VOTED: (4-0-1, Mr. Chaleki abstaining) "To authorize the Chair to sign the PSR and submit the request for payment." In the absence of Mr. Beaugrand, Ms. McWade presented the PSR and supporting data for the disbursement of $26,193.48, the cost of installing two of the three septic systems approved by the 2002 ATM. The total allocation was for $75,000. One system has not been installed and the cost of the other two systems was the $26,193.48 requested today. It was noted that the NHA transferred ownership of all three lots to its non-profit, NHA Properties, Inc. Renee Ceely is still the contact person for this project. After a brief discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Brannigan, seconded by Ms. Butler it was VOTED (4-0-1, Mr. Chaleki abstaining) "To authorize the chair to sign the PSR and submit the request for payment." OLD BUSINESS, FinCom Review of CPC Article Mr. Rector consulted with Libby Gibson and it appears that the March 4, 2003 date still stands for review by FinCom of the CPC article. In preparation for that meeting, and also Town Meeting, a one- page synopsis from each applicant is to be submitted to the CPC office no later than February 26,2003. Community Preservation Coalition Conference -March 1, 2003 The Community Preservation Coalition sent an invitation to a Conference on Saturday March 1, 2003 in Bedford regarding the CPA. The following members will attend the Conference, Barry Rector, Frank Spriggs, Pat Butler, and Polly Miller. Ginger Andrews and Norman Chaleki may attend. The logistics of car rental and air travel will be coordinated through the CPC Office. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion made by Ms. Butler, seconded by Ms. Miller, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:23pm. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18,2003 at 3:30 pm. ~spect~11submitted ut1 /rrrtIJo. Alice MCW~e, Admin. Asst 2 ("(Y\C (P( ',\,(1101 aI II n Community Preservation Committee RECEIVED TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE NANTUCKET, MA 02564 16 Broad St Nantucket, MA 02554 AUG 0 4 2003 CO~~ PItESERYATI01~ \;UIVllvlITTEE MlNUTE~~NESDAY- FEBRUARY 19, 2003 A meeting of the Community Preservation Committee, CPC, was held on Wednesday, February 19,2003 at 3:30 pm in the Selectmen's Conference Room at 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA. Present were: Barry Rector, Chair, Pat Butler, Vice Chair, Ginger Andrews, Rich Brannigan, Norman Chaleki, Polly Miller, and Alice McWade, Administrative Assistant. Also present were Linda Holland, Exec. Dir. Nantucket Land Council and Cormac Collier, Ecologist. A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order at 3:39 PM. Upon a motion made by Rich Brannigan, seconded by Polly Miller, the agenda was unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made by Ms. Miller, seconded by Ms. Butler, the Minutes of December 17,2002 and January . 21, 2003 were unanimously approved as written. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were raised at this time. NEW BUSINESS NANTUCKET LAND COUNCIL -BARTLETT FARM Linda Holland, Exec. Dir of the Nantucket Land Council spoke concerning the Nantucket Land Council's, NLC, desire to purchase a Conservation Restriction on 104acres of Bartlett Farm. Reference was made to the front - page coverage this project has recently received in the Inquirer & Mirror. Attention was directed to the NLC's application to the CPC last fall and the negative decision the application received from the CPC. At that time the CPC expressed concern about the potential for the future construction of a golf courSe. The Bartlett Family has eliminated the option for a golf course from their agreement with the NLC. A building envelope will be placed on six acres of the 1 04 acre site. It was explained that this would allow farm related structures, e.g. barn, and housing for farm workers, to be erected on a limited portion (6 acres) of the subject parcel. The present zoning for this parcel is two acre zoning. The NLC has successfully raised three of the six million dollars needed to purchase the Conservation Restriction. They have approximately 1.5 million dollars in cash and another 1.5 million dollars in pledges. The Option to Purchase the Conservation Restriction was to expire on July 31, 2003. The NLC has received an extension from the Bartlett Family until January 31, 2004. In response to an inquiry regarding an extension until July 2004, Mrs. I;Iolland stated that the Land Council had requested the removal of the option for a golf course and an extension until October 2004. Mr. Bartlett agreed to remove theoptioniorthe golf course but would only grant an extension until January 31, 2004. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to amending the CPC article submitted to the Town Warrant for the April 2003 ATM. In response to an inquiry regarding what will happen if only 4.5 million or 5 million of the money is raised by January 31,2004 deadline, Mrs. Holland stated it might be necessary to return the money collected to the donors. In response to an inquiry relative to the likelihood that the NLC would receive a favorable recommendation from the CPC for A TM 2004 for this project and the possibility that the NLC wait until then, Mrs. Holland expressedconcem that they would miss the January 31, 2004 deadline as well as concern that the 1 Town Meeting might not approve the recommendation. Mrs. Holland believes that a favorable recommendation from the A TM in April 2003 for this project could assist the NLC in its efforts to secure the Conservation Restriction on Bartlett Farm. Ginger Andrews stated that she was in favor of transferring the Open. Space allocation from the Reserve account to fund this project and departed to attend a Con Com meeting. Ms. Butler made a motion that the CPC reconsider the decision made at its November 19,2002 meeting regarding allocation of funding for the NLC Bartlett Farm project. Ms. Miller seconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion it was VOTED: (3-2, Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Rector dissenting) "To reconsider the decision made at the November 19, 2002 meeting regarding allocation of funding for the NLC Bartlett Farm project." It was requested that Mrs. Holland provide the CPC with a copy of the amended Option to Purchase the conservation Restriction for the Bartlett Farm property as well as information regarding the pledges received to date. Upon a motion made by Ms. Miller, s~conded by Ms. Butler, it was VOTED: (3-2, Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Rector dissenting) "To recommend the transfer of the Open Space Reserve Allocation ($139,438) to fund the Nantucket Land Council, Bartlett Farm Project." REQUESTFORPAYMENT Polly Miller, Project Manager for NHO, Year One, presented a Project Status Report requesting disbursement of$19,875.86 for expenses incurred pursuant to invoices the NHO had submitted. In addition to the PSR, Ms. Miller also presented a one': page update received from the NHO. Upon a motion made by Ms. Butler, seconded by Ms. Miller, it was VOTED: (4-0-1, Mr. Chaleki abstaining) "To authorize the Chair to sign the PSR and submit the request for payment." In the absence of Mr. Beaugrand, Ms. Mc Wade presented the PSR and supporting data for the disbursement of $26,193.48, the cost of installing two of the three septic systems approved by the 2002 ATM. The total allocation was for $75,000. One system has not been installed and the cost of the other two systems was the $26,193.48 requested today. It was noted that the NHA transferred ownership of all three lots to its non-profit, NHA Properties, Inc. Renee Ceely is still the contact person for this project. After a brief discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Brannigan, seconded by Ms. Butler it was VOTED (4-0-1, Mr. Chaleki abstaining) "To authorize the chair to sign the PSR and submit the request for payment." OLD BUSINESS FinCom Review of CPC Article Mr. Rector consulted with Libby Gibson and it appears that the March 4, 2003 date still stands for review by FinCom of the CPC article. In preparation for that meeting, and also Town Meeting, a one- page synopsis from each applicant is to be submitted to the CPC office no later than February 26,2003. Community Preservation Coalition Conference -March 1, 2003 The Community Preservation Coalition sent an invitation to a Conference on Saturday March 1,2003 in Bedford regarding the CPA. The following members will attend the Conference, Barry Rector, Frank Spriggs, Pat Butler, and Polly Miller. Ginger Andrews and Norman Chaleki may attend. The logistics of car rental and air travel will be coordinated through the CPC Office. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion made by Ms. Butler, seconded by Ms. Mi~er, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:23pm. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18,2003 at 3:30 pm. af.PeCtfullY sl\bmitted .11l1rv.)A~ lllice Mc Wade, Admin. Asst. 2