HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CPC - 10/22/2018 CPC Meeting October 22, 2018
Cohasset Community Preservation Committee
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Members Present: Russell Bonetti-Chairman
Tom Reardon
Diane Kennedy
Alex Koines
Michael Dickey
Kari O'Donnell
Chairman Bonetti called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Chairman Bonetti welcomed new member Kari O'Donnell. She gave an overview of her background.
Election of Chairman &Vice-Chairman-The Board agreed to move to the next meeting when there is a
full committee.
Proclamation for Mary Ford-Chairman Bonetti read aloud and presented Cohasset Mariner Editor Mary
Ford with a proclamation for her work in Cohasset. Mary Ford accepted the proclamation and stated
she enjoyed her time in Cohasset.
Housing Committee request for$200,000 for replacement of the Trettis House to develop four units of
housing-Chairman of Housing Authority Taffy Nothnagle was present. She stated the Housing Authority
is requesting$200,000 to help fund the construction of a new house for 4 adult residents with severe
intellectual disabilities. The drawings are completed and have been submitted to the Mass Dept. of
Housing & Community Development for final review before they go out to bid. The final cost estimate is
under review but looks like it will be roughly$180,000 above the money already allocated for the
project. They are also hopeful that DHCD will come through with more funding. If this project does not
go forward they will lose 4 units of Affordable Housing. The Board had a brief discussion. Motion by
Diane Kennedy to recommend to Special Town Meeting approval of funds up to$200,000 to the
Cohasset Housing Authority for construction of a new house for 4 adult residents, seconded by Alex
Koines and the vote was unanimous(6-0).
Approval of Minutes-Motion by Tom Reardon to approve the minutes of 8/20/18,seconded by Russ
Bonetti and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Diane Kennedy, Michael Dickey and Kari O'Donnell
abstained from the vote. Motion by Michael Dickey to approve the minutes of 4/9/18, seconded by
Alex Koines and the vote was unanimous.
Vote extension of funds for Milliken Field Proiect-Chairman Bonetti advised the Committee funds that
CPC approved for the Milliken Field project need to be extended as the project is taking longer to start.
Motion by Alex Koines to extend the funds for the Milliken Field project for two more years, seconded
by Michael Dickey and the vote was unanimous.
Motion by Tom Reardon to adjourn, seconded by Alex Koines and the vote was unanimous (6-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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