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Barry G. Rector
From: Pat Butler [patbutler@nantucket.net]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 10:09 AM
To: Barry Rector; Richard Brannigan; Ken Beaugrande; Neville Richen; Polly Miller; Norman Chalecki;
Frank Spriggs; Ginger Andrews
Subject: CPC MINUTES 101601 -
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 16, 2001 MEETING MINUTES - DRAFT
A meeting of the Community Preservation Committee took place on Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at 3:30PM in the
conference room of the Nantucket Land Bank at 22 Broad Street Barry G. Rector, Chairperson, Norman
Chalecki, Secretary, Richard Brannigan, Ken Beaugrand, Neville Richen, Frank Spriggs, Ken Holdgate, and
Ginger Andrews were present, with vice-president Patricia Butler as recording secTetary.
Noting that the meeting was continued from September 18,2001, Barry asked for a motion to adjourn this
meeting, so moved. Today's meeting was called to order and motions made to approve the current meeting
agenda and the minutes from September 18,2001, so moved. Norman said.that the minutes of the August meeting
were progressmg.
Ken Holdgate was present as Land Bank representative for the current meeting. The Land Bank's regular
representative will be Polly Miller who was appointed in. lieu of Phil Bartlett.
Regarding the approval of the Special Town Meeting CPC Warrant Article, the committee thanked Rich for his
work on the newspaper advertisement.
With regard to proposals befor~ the CPC, there was a discussion about the Nantucket Atheneum's interest in
applying for building renovations. Frank explained that the Atheneum was a private organization, and that most
community libraries are required by state and federal law to be funded by the community. A discussion ensued
about whether CPA funding could fund renovation costs. Barry agreed to clarify the issue.
With regard to previous discussion about a standard application form, Pat agreed to draft the form, and' asked each
member for input to be included. A list was generated from the suggestions.
With regard to the breakdown of funds available, Ken discussed whether or not each of the three entities _ Open
Space, Preservation and Affordable Housing, was required to take the 10% allocation. Barry agreed to seek
clarification. .
With regard to procedural timetable, including the a deadline for application proposals, the committee noted that
no funds will be available until July 1,2002 and that Pat would obtain the 2002 Town Meeting calendar, in order
to determine the opening and closing dates for the submission of Citizen Articles and Selectmen-sponsored
Articles, since all CPA funding proposals were required to obtain approval by Town Meeting.
With regard to a Public Meeting, the committee instructed Pat to submit a notice to the Town Clerk, obtain the
LGI at the High School for 7:30PM on either November 15 or 19, 2001, and advertise same meeting in the I&M,
in accordance with the Open Meeting statute. Barry asked all committee members to be present at the meeting,
and said that he would get the informational video that was prepared and used by the Nantucket Sustainable
Development Corporation to promote the adoption of the Community Preservation Act. The committee voted
unanimously to proceed with the public meeting as noted.
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With regard to handling the CPC budget, Barry asked for comments about forming a finance subcommittee.
Frank recommended that Barry meet with the Connie V oiges, Town Finance Director. Neville agreed to
accompany Barry to said meeting.
New Business agenda items included brief discussions about potential proposals, including a Nantucket Housing
Authority project (Norman) and a Nantucket Resident Housing Partnership project (Rich). Rich reiterated the
need for authoritative guidance with regard to defmition and interpretation of the Act and its application. Ginger
was in favor of asking Town Counsel's advice, as was Neville.
Barry initiated further discussion about the CPC's scope and responsibilities, recommending that a full-time
administrator was necessary to address the eventual work involved. The committee must determine short and
long-range goals. Because of the Town's hiring freeze, it was likely that an independent contractor must be
considered. Ken Beaugrand and Ginger Andrews agreed to seek assistance from Nancy Oliver, Town Personnel
Administrator, about a job description, salary, appropriate office location, etc.
After determiningJhat the next regular meeting would take place on Tuesday, November 20,2001, at 3:30PM, in
the conference room at the Land Bank, Barry said the members would be reminded about the date, time and site
of the public meeting when it was determined.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 4:55PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Butler
Recording Secretary
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