CPC Minutes

Truro Community Preservation Committee

Minutes of Meeting of November 7, 2014

Truro Town Hall

Members Present:  Mary Rose, Acting Chair; Maureen Cronin, Richard Larkin, Robert Lowe, Jane Petterson, Lisa Maria Tobia

Regrets:  William Golden, Bonnie Sollog, Paul Wisotzky

Acting Chair Mary Rose called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Minutes of 10/17/14

Larkin moved to approve the amended minutes of October 17, 2014.  Lowe seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-1.

Historic Preservation Restriction for Congregational Meeting House

Mary Rose said that the Historic Preservation Restriction is being reviewed by Town Counsel. 

CPC Plan Revision

In the interests of moving forward to the new applications, Mary Rose requested that members email to Mary Rogers any suggested improvements to the Summary for the 2015 Revision of the CPC Plan.  She will incorporate them into a draft for the revised plan.  Richard Larkin said the draft Summary was fine as is.

New Project Applications

There were eight new applications for CPC to consider for Annual Town Meeting 2015/Fiscal Year 2016.

Friends of the Truro Meeting House had requested money for the final phase of the historic rehabilitation project.  There are no issues with the grant request for $264,740.  Maureen Cronin complimented the Friends of the Meeting House for their excellent preparation and presentation of this and the previous grant applications.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod submitted a grant request for $265,000 for land acquisition. Deborah McCutcheon had promised to talk to Bond Counsel about the possibility of bonding for the project.  In view of the great need for community housing, Maureen Cronin suggested that units for singles or two people be considered.  Richard Larkin mentioned an advertised property he was aware of as a potential location. 

The Commission on Disabilities had requested $22,059 for Mobi Mats at Corn Hill and Head of the Meadow beaches.  This is a Recreation project.  Susan Howe of the Commission of Disabilities discussed the advantages of using Mobi Mats for able bodied people as well as the disabled.  The Mobi Mats would create a T-shape at Head of the Meadow Beach.  She explained the recycled composition of Mobi Mats.  She said the DPW would install them and roll them up at the end of the year.  The stakes that hold them in place need to be monitored on a regular basis.  The Beach Department and DPW would monitor these.         

The Historical Society had requested $27,500 for 15 maps to be restored.  These are a part of the most valuable holdings of the Cobb Archives.  Richard Larkin said this would complete the map restorations. 

The Historical Society had also requested $10,000 for Highland House architectural drawings.  Mary Rose had questions that the Historical Society will need to answer about the scope of project and the leasing agreement with the National Seashore.  CPC will also check on the money granted at the 2012 Town Meeting.

The Cemetery Commission along with the Historic Commission has requested $1,400 for two plaques at the cemeteries.

The Conservation Trust has requested $100,000 for help with the acquisition of  two lots of Edgewood Farm for walking trails.  They will be invited to the next meeting to explain the project.         

Castle Hill has requested $300,000 for the historical preservation of the Edgewood Farm house, barn and cottage.  CPC members did not think that the application contained enough information on the project.                           

Mary Rogers will contact the applicants to come to the December 5 meeting and give their 10-minute presentations and answer question. 

Finances – Estimates for Fiscal Year 2016

Mary Rogers gave a financial overview for Fiscal Year 2016 in very general estimates.  When Town Accountant Trudi Brazil returns, CPC will receive a more exact projection of funds available.

Next Meeting

Agenda for the next meeting to be held December 5, 2014 will include: Finances for FY16, 10 minute discussion sessions for each application; draft CPC plan; and the draft Annual Report.

Adjournment

Larkin moved to adjourn.  Petterson seconded, and the motion carried 6-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Rogers, CPC Administrative Consultant                    

CPC approved these minutes at the meeting held 12/5/14.