2021-06-03-CPC-min - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Ms. Fenollosa stated that she was surprised by the $35,000 estimate since in earlier discussion the estimated due diligence cost ranged from $5,000- $20,000. Mr. Hornig asked how much due diligence is needed for a donation because this seems expensive and funding the cost with CPA funds increases the cost by $5,000 because of the required conservation restriction. Ms. Kosnoff stated that there would be more push back for using Town funds instead of CPA funds. After a motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to be willing to bring forward a request to FSTM up to $35,000 in due diligence costs to acquire a property at Meadowbrook Ave. (6-0-1). Mr. Hornig abstained. Discussion of supplemental funding request for Art. 10k/20 Parker Meadow Accessible Trail Construction-Ms. Mullins explained that the bid for the accessible trail came in over budget and Conservation is seeking an additional $253,750 in supplemental funding for FSTM. Without supplemental funding the project will not be fully accessible. Funding is requested for FSTM instead of ATM because work would be pushed to 2021 and construction costs are increasing. Ms. Mullins stated that the project has gone through 1.5 years of design and engineering and if it is scaled back there wouldn't be access to the pond nor would there be a connection to the bike path. After a motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to be willing to bring forward a request to FSTM to fund an additional $235,750 in supplemental funding for the Parker Meadow accessible trail. (7-0). Ms. Fenollosa reminded Ms. Mullins that the Committee needs a formal application. Discuss late applications for ATM- The Committee discussed the process of accepting late applications for ATM. Ms. Fenollosa explained that the application deadline is November 11t and that it has always been common practice to work with project proponents if they cannot make the deadline or if modifications are needed for the proposed project, so long as they have notified the Chair or Administrative Assistant before the deadline. Mr. Hornig stated that if a project is submitted past the November 1st deadline it should be considered on a case by case basis and there should be reasonable justification for the late application. The Committee agreed to continue the November 11t deadline for ATM submissions and to consider late applications on a case by case basis. Briefing on Alternative Affordable Housing Measures- Ms. Fenollosa informed the Committee that she was invited to attend the Select Board meeting on 5-17-21 to discuss Alternative Affordable Housing measures, specifically Affordable Housing Trusts and Housing Development Corporations as detailed in Carol Kowalski's memo to the Town Manager dated 1-26-21. As presented CPA funds would be a major funding source in addition to other resources. Ms. Fenollosa explained that she is concerned that Town Meeting might not support the proposed new model because in the past LexHAB set aside funds were not supported at ATM since Town 3