Approved Minutes - May 29, 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:40 by Chairman Alberto Mimo.
Members Present: Alberto Mimo, Lois Chicano, Theresa Graveline, Ann Stein, Gary Baldowski, Alexander DeLelle, John Kaufman.
Minutes of the May 8, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Alberto made a motion to approve the May 8 minutes as written. Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Members reviewed two price quotes that were received for preparing the Open Space Plan that will be presented to the Town Boards. One quote is from Plan Three, LLC and the other is from Planimetrics. Members believe that $15,000 seems to be the approximate cost that is reflected in the two price quotes received.
Ann made a motion to move forward with attempting to hire Planimetrics. John seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Alberto, Theresa, Gary and Ann agree that the Planimetrics interview on May 8, 2008 was impressive. Alberto mentioned that Heidi was well organized and it was obvious she has reviewed materials our subcommittee sent to her. Her company also has experience in preparing open space plans. Alberto mentioned we tried to obtain a third price quote but they were not able to provide us with one due to time constaints they had. John suggested the final printing of the Open Space Plan should include footnotes to accentuate the fact the report is not just the opinions of the members who helped write it but that our Open Space Plan mirrors the 2008 Regional Plan of Conservation and Development. Vote all in favor to move forward with attempting to hire Planimetrics. Motion carries.
Members discussed financing for Planimetrics services. Theresa made a motion that the Open Space Subcommittee submit a request to Town Council for the appropriation of $15.000 in order for the Town to contract the services of Panimetrics to produce the final open space plan. John seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the source of the appropriation. Members believe this decision would be up to the Town Council. Alberto expressed a desire to extend our time frame to complete the final open space plan so that the finished product is of a good quality. Our original time frame would compromise our final product. Members agreed. Vote all in favor that the Open Space Subcommittee submit a request to Town Council for the appropriation of $15,000 in order for the Town to contract the services of Planimetrics to produce the final open space plan. Motion carried.
Members discussed the public survey that needs to be done. Alberto asked all members to come up with several questions for this survey and we will discuss them at our next meeting.
Our next meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Town Hall.
Theresa made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. Lois seconded the motion. Vote all in favor of adjourning the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Baldowski, Recording Secretary