Open Space Committee ~ virtual

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 4:00pm

Open Space Committee Meeting

March 16, at 4:00 pm

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Welcome/ Introductions

Public Comment – 4:00-4:05 PM

 Corrections to agenda / Adopt agenda

Approve minutes of February meeting

Reports

     Chair – Bruce Hurter

     Vice Chair - Tom Slack

Standing Assignments

     Property Management – Fred Streams/Bruce Hurter

     Trail Guides – Southey/Jackson

     Elementary school – Bob Jackson

 Liaison Reports

     WCT – Bruce Hurter

     Friends of the Herring River – Lynn Southey

     Housing Partnership – John Cumbler

     CPC – Bob Jackson

     NRAB – Tom Slack

Old Business

      Review grant information and reconsider 5 Year Plan. Writer has been found for 5 Year Plan and the grant.

      Discuss funding,, next steps. Discuss and choose wording for Guidelines for preservation.

Properties for consideration

       Map 30 186 and 188, wetlands in Blackfish Creek, and Map 42-137, wetlands at end of Bayberry Trail, were approved by SB (4 to 1) for presentation         to TM in 2021 for transfer of care and custody to Cons Com. There remains a question as to whether we will meet timing for disposition of Town                 properties. Discuss options.

       Other properties for consideration, and new properties for sale:

        Map 29 - 400 and 505 to CCC; Map 36 parcels 288, 289; Easement on Agger property 41-178.1. Pyles’ property on Map 42 has decreased asking            price. Will follow.                                                                                                             

New Business.                                                                                                                                           

       Review access issues. Are there projects in which to become involved?                          

       Review CPC fund balance and next steps.                                                                                

Next meeting date

Adjourn