6/13/2006 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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i Community Preservation Committee Minutes - June 13,Zoo Mills FarniN Lands-- $727,000: Discussion followed regarding the acquisition of the open space property located in an area of Town conservation land and the Sarruit fond. The proposal is consistent with the use of CIA funds for the preservation o open space at a cost of approximately $45,000 per acre. The majority of the Cottee considered the property to the highest regard in the interest of conservation and to protect the quality of drinking water supply by preserving lands within a wellhead protection zone. State reimbursement grants to assist with the funding of the project proposal were given high consideration although finding limitations for other CPA protect applications were also considered. Issues to be addressed include the matter of the lard exchange of a portion of the Mills family land for Town non-conservation properties to assemble meaningful parcels for both parties. The matter was deemed an issue to be brought before the Board of Selectmen.- The exchange details a swap for five parcels owned by the Town, a total of o.5 acres for approximately 0.51 aures of Mills family lands. other issues Include the need for an appraisal and to further review the matter of paper roads and related access. In the application,the Mills family has agreed to extend the closing slate no later than June 30,2007 in order for the Town to qualify for potential grant funding.