Notes from the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), January 5, Hybrid meeting

Present:

• Sally Underwood-Miller, Chair, Tom stokes, Patrick White, Carole Owens, Linda Jackson, Jay Bikofsky
• Ericka Oleson, Secretary
• Ranee Warner

1. Stokes asked to elect officers. Underwood-Miller was again named chair
2. Stokes said we should ask Parks and Rec for a member as no one has attended from Parks and Rec during last year
3. Underwood-Miller wishes to update the grant application. White suggested that ConCom run changes by TC
4. MA may require a formal plan for awards — if so, the committee felt it should be tailormade for Stockbridge
5. MACRIS (Mass Cultural Inventory) was mentioned as a valuable resource online
6. It was suggested that a preservation restriction may be required of organizations that accept CPC funds. Chair said "that could be a nonstarter"
7. Stockbridge has ARPA funds available if CPC wishes to hire consultant to write the plan
8. Conversation about potential open spaces that may need CPC funds followed. The areas included — Monument Mt, Elm Court, 37 Interlaken, the Chestnut Preserve. Discussion about efforts to save Swann property (steep slope/Monument Mt.)
9. Purpose of meeting to set schedule — set as follows:
   1. Public Meeting 4pm 19 January
   2. Applications due NOON 10 February
   3. Voting meeting #1 27 February 4pm
   4. Back-up meeting 6 March 4pm
   5. Any changes in schedule will be posted
10. Funds available: $683,453 plus 3% of tax revenues

Meeting adjourned.

Photo: Xavier Letteron