12/6/2018 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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9 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 6, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Applicant: Old Indian Meeting House Authority: Proposed Title: Mashpee Parsonage Restoration Project: $400,000: David Weeden was in attendance representing the Old Indian Meeting House Authority in request of CPA funding in the amount of$400,000 to preserve, restore and rehabilitate the Mashpee Parsonage located at 431 Main Street, Mashpee. The total projected cost of this project is $693,795. Restoration of the building will enhance the Town's Historic District and supplement the state designation to augment its eligibility to the National Historic Register. The 19`x' century structure is regarded as a meaningful portrayal of Mashpee's unique character. The rehabilitation of the Parsonage is within the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan as a priority preservation of interest. The building served as a Tribal Office in the 1970's for the Mashpee community and its visitors. Prominent families resided at the site that also housed ministers and visiting nurses. The Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Committee funded an archeological survey in 2007, and according to online information there is known presence of pre-historic layers split with moderate to high sensitivity. Mr. Weeden indicated the restoration of the property will be a focal point along the Historic District's proposed walking trail and with renovations, the Parsonage would offer educational benefits. A formal Historic Structures Report will define the scope of work. The goal is to begin construction in mid-2019 with a complete renovation anticipated in 2-3 years. There is also evidence of several out buildings located at the subject property. With a full archaeological investigation, details would be revealed regarding size, orientation and relationship of the out buildings to the primary structure. Mr. Weeden indicated he is fully aware that public access is a known requirement for the use of CPA funding. Currently, there is no specific use for the Parsonage building. The Community Preservation Committee has been advised by Town Counsel, the project is eligible for CPA funding. However, the matter of public access needs to be addressed. It was disclosed the Land is in Trust. This status does not preclude the project from its eligibility for CPA funding. The Federal government is the deeded owner of the subject property on behalf of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. There was a question regarding the Federal government if there is knowledge the property may be worked upon.