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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Kristen,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below are the agenda items for Salem’s first 9 meetings, leading up to the preparation of our first Community Preservation Plan. It wasn’t until our 10 meeting that we actually began the review of applications for funding.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Feel free to contact me with any questions!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Jane<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In June, 2013, Salem’s first meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of open meeting law, public records law, quorum requirements and other rules of conduct<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of CPA Ordinance and legislation and overview of Committee responsibilities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Election of officers – Chair and Vice Chair<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our 2<sup>nd</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Community Preservation Act training for CPC members by Stuart Saginor of the Community Preservation Coalition<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Determine the CPC meeting frequency and set a schedule<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 3<sup>rd</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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FY14 Budget<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Discussion of Action Steps<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 4<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Approval of minutes <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Review of draft public informational materials<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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Taxpayer Information Guide<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Application for exemptions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Other public information document(s)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Budget update and submittal timeline<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Discussion on methods of community education and solicitation of input<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Ongoing - Action Steps<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 5<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Approval of minutes <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Status Updates: Taxpayer Information Guide<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Budget Update/Submission to City Council<o:p></o:p></p>
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Review of draft public informational materials<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Scheduling of public hearing and other methods to solicit public input<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Ongoing - Action Steps<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 6<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Public Hearing<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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CPA in Salem - Overview (PowerPoint Presentation)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Questions/Answers<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Public input on Salem’s needs with regard to open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation and community housing and criteria for selection of projects<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Next Steps<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Approval of minutes<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 7<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Approval of minutes <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Review of draft evaluation criteria<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Review of draft Step 1 eligibility application<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Our 8<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Approval of minutes
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of Draft Community Preservation Plan<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Determine public comment period<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of Funding Application, Application Instructions (tentative)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of Determination of Eligibility Applications Received<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Year to date budget report<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our 9<sup>th</sup> meeting agenda was:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Approval of minutes
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review public comment and finalize Community Preservation Plan<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of Draft Funding Application/Instructions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Review of Determination of Eligibility Applications Received<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Other Business<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Year to date budget report<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jane A. Guy</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assistant Community Development Director</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">City of Salem</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Department of Planning & Community Development</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">98 Washington St., 2nd Floor</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salem, MA 01970</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">978-619-5685<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We no longer have a fax number.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.salem.com/">www.salem.com</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kristen Las<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:35 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mass Planners <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Community Preservation Committee Kick Off Meeting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Shrewsbury Town Meeting adopted the Community Preservation Act in August 2020 (late town meeting due to COVID), affirmed that vote on the Town Ballot November 2020 and Town Meeting adopted the General Bylaw May 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Committee has been appointed and will hold its first meeting in late August or early September. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am looking for any guidance on how to kick off the Committee's meeting in a fruitful, meaningful way that will set the tone for future work and meetings.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any insight you may have would be greatly appreciated. Please reply only to me and I will compile the answers and send them back out to the listserv.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kristen D. Las, AICP</b><br>
Assistant Town Manager/Economic Development Coordinator<br>
Town of Shrewsbury<br>
100 Maple Avenue<br>
Shrewsbury, MA 01545<br>
<a href="mailto:klas@shrewsburyma.gov" target="_blank">klas@shrewsburyma.gov</a><br>
508-841-8508<o:p></o:p></p>
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