5/23/2006 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee. Minutes May 23, Zoo % APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Glenn Marshall—Old Indian Medina House: Yvonne Avant was present on behalf Glenn Marshall tc discuss the application of the Mashpee Warnpanoag Indian Tribal Council for funding to assist with the restoration of the old Indian Meetinghouse. The amount of CPA funding requested is$325,000. ' The Meetinghouse is of historical significance to the Mashpee Wampano g Tribe, the Town of Mashpee, the Council of Churches and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest meetinghouses in the Mate of Massachusetts. The Old Indian Meetinghouse has hosted community baptisms,weddings and funerals for many generations. Restoration would give assurance t the retm of these ceremonies. It was noted there is wndespread community support for the $869,000-pro ect. Supporters include the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, the Catholic Church and Mashpee Commons. It was noted that some of the finding has been committed by the state and through grant funds and other benefactors. Discussion followed with respect to Sunday services and using CPQ.funds to fund places of worship. It was disclosed that CPA funds can be used for religious buildings. IIs. Avant added that long term plans include opening the building for all and holding tours for the general public. Ms. Avant was requested to remit to the Committee, a breakdown of the proposed budget, a construction timetable and related scope of work for the intended restoration pr ject proposal. Fetters of support were also missing from the application and were requested to be submitted to the Committee for additional review. It was disclosed that a historic deed restriction easement would be required if the project is approved by the CPC Cottee for CPA grant funding. No CPA funds would be earmarked for maintenance.