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Town of Canton, Massachusetts 
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 
Minutes of September 21, 2015 
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm at the Canton Public Library. 
Committee members in attendance: George Comeau, John McSweeney, Bob Panico, Kathy Al - 
fano, Larry Bogue 
Absent: Lisa Lopez, Deb Sundin, Michael Mitcheroney 
Minutes 
Motion to approve minutes of March 24, 2015 by Kathy Fox Alfano, seconded by John 
McSweeney, approved 5-0-0. 
Motion to approve minutes of June 1, 2015 by Bob Panico, seconded by John McSweeney, 
approved 5-0-0. 
Treasurer's Report 
The Committee reviewed the Treasurer's report for the end of Fiscal Year 2015. A copy of the 
report is attached hereto. John McSweeney noted that a portion of the funds allocated for hous- 
ing projects would be "returned" as bids for the project came in well below anticipated. Motion 
to approve Treasurer's report (as submitted) by John McSweeney, seconded by Kathy Fox 
Alfano, approved 5-0-0. 
Project Updates 
FY 201 S Projects 
Canton Corner Cemetery - A second round of gravestones were cleaned and repaired over the 
past year. The Historical Commission is working with the vendor to prioritize gravestones to be 
repaired with the remaining funds for this project (approximately $4,800.00). 
Tennis Courts - Project ran into construction delays but is nearly complete. 
FY2016 Projects 
Veterans Housing Fire Alarms & Electrical Boxes - Contract has been awarded. Work has com- 
menced and is expected to be completed this fall. Project cost will be well below the amount 
approved as bids came in lower than expected. 
FPUU Steeple Restoration - Town Counsel and the attorney representing the First Parish Church 
have been negotiating terms of the required Historic Preservation Restriction. The FPUCJ would 
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like to limit the restriction to just the steeple and spire; the Town wants the restriction to cover 
the building as well. The project can not move forward until the Restriction has been negotiated 
and executed. 
Historic Documents Master Plan - Bids have been submitted and contract awarded. Project is 
expected to cost approximately $7,200.00 and will commence in early October. 
Tilden House Restoration - 5 bids to develop construction specifications were submitted. Con- 
tract was awarded and kick-off meeting will be held in late September. Following completion of 
specs, bid documents for construction will be prepared. Project should go to bid in spring of 
2016. Restoration work is expected to take twelve to sixteen weeks. 
Firefighters Memorial Bell - The Fire Department received quotes for restoration work from sev- 
eral vendors. Work on the bell is expected to begin in the spring of 2016, 
Paul Revere Heritage Site - Updates 
The BOS established the Paul Revere Heritage Site Commission and the affiliated Building Use 
and Open Space Committees this past summer. The Commission met three times over the past 
several months. G. Comeau - CCPC representative to the Heritage Site Commission - reported 
that the U.S. Navy intends to donate a bell cast in 1885 by a Paul Revere apprentice (Hooper) for 
display in the renovated Rolling Mill. The Commission is also pursuing the donation of a Paul 
Revere cannon from Gettysburg. 
K. Alfano - CCPC representative to the Building Use Committee - shared preliminary plans for 
the Rolling Mill and barn. The Committee met throughout the summer with the architect and the 
plans reflect the Committee's preference for an open concept in both structures. 
Deb Sundin (CCPC Treasurer) requested that the Committee take a formal vote to designate a 
start date for appropriating CPA funds for the bonded purchase of the Paul Revere Heritage Site. 
The Town will not take ownership of the land until it has been remediated and landscaped in ac- 
cordance with the development agreement; however, the CCPC can initiate the annual set-aside 
prior to the purchase date. According to the ten-year bond scheduled provided by the Finance 
Department, the year one set-aside should be $234,900. 
Motion to begin allocating funds to the Paul Revere Heritage Site project in FY 2016 with 
year one total of $234,900 by John McSweeney, seconded by Kathy Fox Alfano, approved 5- 
0-0. 
Community Preservation Plan Update - Discussion 
G. Comeau noted that the Community Preservation Plan needed to be updated in 2016. As a 
starting point for the next update, the Committee agreed that relevant sections of the existing 
plan should be forwarded to Town Boards and Committees who have provided feedback in the 
past along with a request for input on changes/priorities they would like to see in the 2016 plan. 
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In addition, CCPC members and staff will schedule time to attend board/committee meetings for 
further discussion. Lastly, a public hearing will be held to highlight the projects funded to date 
and to solicit input from Town residents. 
Motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm by John McSweeney, seconded by Bob Panico, approved 
5-0-0. 
Respectfully submitted by 
Kristen Phelps 
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Canton Community Preservation Committee 
FY2015 YTD Summay as of 6.30.2015 
Beginning, Balance 
Revenue 
CPA Tax 
State-Revenue (receivec 
Tax Liens Redeemed 
Earningson Investment_ 
Penalties/Iiiterest CPA 
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Revenue 
Administi ative Expenses 
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Telephone/Communications 
Postage 
Supplies 
Other Charges/Expenditures ($1,750 Coalition dues) 
Distributions 
Committed Project Expenses 
Open Space/Recreation 
High School Tennis Courts 
Historic Resources 
Canton Corner Cemetery 
Friendship Quilt 
1 st Payment to Conservator 
Civil War Soldier Restorations 
Budgeted 
Amount 
$476,620.66 
$490,000.00 �� $491,9_59..52 
$110,000.00, $153,822.00 
$1,550.24 
p $3,359.00 
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$600,000.00 , $1,128,214.94 
FY2015 
Budget 
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$6,46500 
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$25,000.00 
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$2,705.00 $2,705.00 $0.00 
$30,000.00 �$X000.00�� F�+MA $0.00 
Community Hou� 
Veteran's Housing Electrical Box Replace ment„$30,000.00 $3,523.081$26,476.92 
Veteran's Housing _ Smoke Detector_ Upgrades �vp $63,700.00 $7,118.17 $56,581.83 
Total Protect Expense $351,,405.00'n e$50,836 50 $300,568.50 
Total Expense $_3_81,405_.00 $62,936 87 � $318,46_8.13_ 
Total Unused Funds~$1,065,278.07 
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