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4 <br /> Community Preservation Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> March 24, 2008 <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Mills Property.Discussion: <br /> Discussion followed regarding the dills Family Land at Santuit Pond, <br /> property approved for purchase with CPA funds at the May 2007 Town <br /> Meeting: It was noted here has been no action to cute regarding the <br /> purchase of the 15.24 acre property as here has been ongoing issue <br /> regarding clear title. The Mills Family as grantors are required to perform <br /> all necossary title work. <br /> The p9ssibility of the Town acquiring the parcel by an eminent domain <br /> taking was considered. Town Meeting would be required to approve such <br /> action if it is agreeable with the grantors. A reduced purchase price for the <br /> land if the Town agrees with the friendly taking was also considered for <br /> negotiation. it was agreed the Mills Family would be consulted with f <br /> respect to this regard. <br /> t <br /> Article 10 of the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting Warrant includes <br /> language to acquire the reference parcels associated to the Mill Family <br /> Lands by gift, prchase and/or, with the consent of the owners, eminent <br /> domain taking under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 79. <br /> It was noted the Town of Barnstable CPA voted to contribute 1/3"Jor <br /> $240,000 towards the open space purchase. <br /> NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: <br /> Tuesday, April 8, 2008 <br /> 6:00 p.m. <br /> Town Hall, Conference Room#1 <br /> i ournrnet <br /> Motion made by Mr. Shaw to adjourn at 9:43 a.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr. Halpern. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> I � , <br /> Kathleen M. Soares <br /> CPC-Commit ee Secretary <br /> i <br /> 1 <br />