12/11/2007 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Mmo ut s December l 1, 2007 Greg.Tar: Extension of Route 130 Bikeway/Sidewalk: At the request of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Taylor brought the extension of the Route 130 bikeway/sidewalk expansion project to the CPC for funding consideration. Due to safety and the support of the conYunity for the beneficial linkage to Heritage Park, the Selectmen prioritized the project for funding. It was noted the proposal is before the Capita Improvement Program C1P for additional funding consideration. The project will extend the existing sidewatk 4,200 feet from the Heritage Park recreational facility to Pickerel Cove Road. Signali ation is also included in the cost assumption of$236,000. W. Taylor indicated the price has been reduced from the initial request of$355,000. To reduce cost constraints,the DPW will serve as construction manager for the project and use the Town's annual bid prices for some of the intended work assumptions. To date, $60,000 has been expended by the Town for project design. The Cape Cod Concession has mitigation funds in the amount of$176,000 dedicated for use in the Town of 1 la.shpee. The project was also approved as a warrant article at the May 2007 Town Meeting. It was noted the residents of the Pickerel Cove neighborhood are highly supportive of the project and have urged the sidewalk/bikeway to move forward in c neem for safety. OLD BUSINESS: Brad Tri �uashn Terms Courts Due to a family matter, Mr. Fripp was unable to attend the meeting. It was agreed he would be invited to attend the CPC Committee's January 8, 2008 meeting.