6/13/2006 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes June 131 Zoo Agriculture Education Center T-.$195,500: It was noted the application received from Michael and Wendy Mirto and Robin Blakeman was deemed complete meeting all applicable criteria. However,there are additional questions regarding the agriculture preservation restriction (APR). It is also necessary for the applicant to revise several items in the project proposal that cannot be CPA funded. Motion made by lis.Kane to defer~the,agriculture Education Center proposal to May 2007. Motion seconded by Mr. Halpern, 'VOTE: Unanimous. The applicant will be encouraged to rc-work heir application for funding consideration at the May 2007 Town Meeting. Herita ark—Phase 1 - $195,500: The benefit of the above referenced project to the youth of Ma hpee was regarded highly. It was disclosed,the applicant was receptive to questions regarding the project and'complied with the sensitive issue of storm water management and use of organic fertilizers. The project to construct softball baseball field, a multi-purpose field that includes the installation new irrigation well has been an ongoing request since 2001. There is also Town-Wide support for the project that would provide playing fields for youth and adult sports organizations. Discussion followed relative to the importance of the project and timing with respect to seeding the fields yrs. the use of sod. Heritage Park—Phase 11 - X379,500: The project timeline was considered. In an effort to complete Phase I in a tamely manner, it was agreed the project would most likely be deferred although a cost savings may be realized in labor and materials.