Community Preservation Committee 02-24-2025

This meeting of the Community Preservation Committee is being recorded and broadcast on the Town of Barnstable's Government Access Channel. In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, s. 20, the Chair must inquire whether anyone else is recording this meeting and to please make their presence knownThis meeting of the Community Preservation Committee is being recorded and broadcast on the Town of Barnstable's Government Access Channel. In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, s.20, the Chair must inquire whether anyone else is recording this meeting and to please make their presence known.

Minutes - Approval of the Draft Community Preservation Committee Regular Meeting Minutes from December 16, 2024.

An Application has been received from the Department of Public Works requesting $792,000 in Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds for restoration of the West Barnstable Railroad Depot located at 2469 Meetinghouse Way, map 155, parcel 043. Proposed restoration work includes the removal and salvage of the existing clay tile roof, deteriorated roof sheathing, waterproofing and reinstallation of the historic roof tiles, associated wood trim repair, roof structural repair, window restoration, and interior water damage repair. Capital funds will be used for the design and installation of a mechanical system that will control indoor temperatures and humidity. This funding request represents a portion of the total estimated project cost of $978,000 with Capital Improvement Plan funding in the amount of $186,000. The building is in the Old Kings Highway Historic District as well as the West Barnstable Historic District and is listed as a contributing building in the National Historic District and the State Register as a Cultural Resource.

• The Open Space and Rec. Plan Consultant Application was approved at the January 31, 2025 Town Council public hearing. • The Federated Church Universalist Cemetery Project was approved at the January 31, 2025 Town Council public hearing. • Grant Agreements are being executed for the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit's Phase II and the Federated Church Universalist Cemetery Final Phase projects. • Anthony's Cummaquid Inn property - Request for CPC Administration funds for an appraisal and other work that may be required to consider this project. • Cotuit Highground conservation restriction has been sent to the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee for review and approval. • Nominees to serve as the Historic or Recreation representatives on the Community Preservation Commission have not come forward. • Conservation Restrictions for the Harju and Prince Avenue properties have been requested to be placed on an upcoming Town Council agenda for approval.