Agenda
MOTION by Mr. Snow, SECOND by Mr. Bulman, and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept the agenda.

Members
Mr. Bulman welcomed the following new members to the Committee: Nancy Ivas, Recreation Committee; George Trafton, Housing Authority; Joe Wood, At Large.

Other At Large members are Mr. Bulman, Mr. McKain, and Mr. Scott.

Mr. Leavitt will continue to serve as liaison to the Historical Society, Mr. Limbacher as liaison to the Planning Board, Mr. Murray as liaison to the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Snow as liaison to the Conservation Commission.

It was moved, seconded, and unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Bulman Chair and Mr. Snow Vice Chair of the Community Preservation Committee.

CPC Goals and Responsibilities: There was some discussion regarding what the CPC does, and Mr. Scott offered to send out this information to all members.

Arts Association: The Scituate Arts Association requests further discussion with CPC regarding the Ellis property. The discussion will take place at a future meeting.

The committee discussed particular needs of the Town with regards to areas included in the Community Preservation Act. Members agreed that (1) acquisition of open space that will protect Scituate’s water supply, and (2) affordable housing are both urgent needs.

There ensued a brief discussion regarding large land purchases that may become available in the near future and the advisability of seriously considering these purchases.

Mr. Bjorklund told the committee he owns property that, at a future date, CPC might be interested in acquiring. He was advised that he should present a larger map and use different colors to distinguish various parts of the property and their appropriate usage.

There was discussion regarding the pre-application process and information that should be made available on the website for potential applicants.