GeorgetownGeorgetownCommunity PreservationCommunity Preservation

CPA Core CategoriesCPA Core Categories

Community HousingCommunity HousingCreation, Renovation, and ADA AccessCreation, Renovation, and ADA Access

Historic PreservationHistoric Preservation• Restoration , Acquisition and AccessRestoration , Acquisition and Access

Open SpaceOpen Space• Preservation and Protection Preservation and Protection • Active Recreational LandActive Recreational Land

10% Reserve10% Reserve

Every year, by law, Georgetown Every year, by law, Georgetown mustmust “appropriate or reserve” a “appropriate or reserve” a minimumminimum of 10% of the fund annual of 10% of the fund annual moneys for each of the 3 core CPA moneys for each of the 3 core CPA categories. Those categories are: categories. Those categories are:

Once these “reservations“ are made, Once these “reservations“ are made, the voters must decide whether to the voters must decide whether to approve or reject the projects that approve or reject the projects that the local Community Preservation the local Community Preservation Committee has recommended for Committee has recommended for

that upcoming year.that upcoming year.

Bond Allocation and PaymentBond Allocation and Payment

At the Annual Town Meeting held At the Annual Town Meeting held on May 6, 2013, the Town on May 6, 2013, the Town

approved Bonding from CPA funds approved Bonding from CPA funds to pay for the High School Fields to pay for the High School Fields Rehabilitation (Art 27 I ) and the Rehabilitation (Art 27 I ) and the

Conservation Restriction for Conservation Restriction for Wheeler Brook Farm (Art 27 H )Wheeler Brook Farm (Art 27 H )

Bond Allocation and PaymentBond Allocation and Payment

In order to make payments for the In order to make payments for the Bond acquisition costs and the Bond acquisition costs and the

associated debt service, the Town associated debt service, the Town Voters will also be asked to approve Voters will also be asked to approve the necessary funding through an the necessary funding through an Annual Appropriation made at the Annual Appropriation made at the

same time that the three 10% same time that the three 10% Reservations are made. Reservations are made.

Bond Allocation and PaymentBond Allocation and Payment

This year the recommended This year the recommended appropriation is $250,000 to appropriation is $250,000 to

adequately provide for the Debt adequately provide for the Debt Service, related to the Bonds Service, related to the Bonds

appropriated at the Annual Town appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2013 Meeting in May 2013

Articles:Articles: 27(H) ATM 5-6-13 and 27(H) ATM 5-6-13 and

27(I) ATM 5-6-13 27(I) ATM 5-6-13

This year the CPC in public meetings This year the CPC in public meetings reviewed the suggested projects that reviewed the suggested projects that were submitted. Out of them, the CPC were submitted. Out of them, the CPC has recommended the following. has recommended the following.

Community Housing Community Housing Category ProjectCategory Project

Affordable Housing Trust Affordable Housing Trust CPC Grant CPC Grant 2014 Focus2014 Focus

Affordable Housing TrustPurpose And Authority

The mission of the Affordable Housing Trust is to execute Georgetown's Housing Production Plan by:

• Maintain status of current affordable units

• Capitalize on opportunities to create new owner/rental housing.

• Aid residents in buying or renting housing

Housing Production Plan

A Plan to set Georgetown's affordable housing goals and strategies to mitigate:

• An est. 75+ Families living at or below poverty level.

• Significant demand for all types of rental housing units.

• Demand for starter homes for younger households.

• Demand for elderly with ability to age in place.

Housing Production Plan

• Elderly Waiting List: 61.

• Family Waiting: 239.

Housing Available 2011 Housing Need 2014

No increase in affordable housing units since 2009.

Affordable Housing TrustCapabilities to Satisfy HPP

AHT Charter allows for immediate and on-gong financial and policy activities:

• 'Bank like' fiduciary powers

– Housing Authority: Special needs.

• Rental Assistance Program (RAP).

• Agent of the Trust.

• Secure professional assistance.

• Establish Partnerships with housing providers and agencies.

Affordable Housing 2014 Trust Directions

• Continue Strategic alliance with not-for-profit developers.

• Continue RAP Program

• Pursue land acquisition to leverage affordable housing development.

• Investigate Down payment Assistance Program (DAP).

• Extend AHT infrastructure to perform/contract functions such as property management/monitoring.

• Use AHT's 'funding flexibility' in executing opportunities or assisting clients.

Historical Category Historical Category ProjectsProjects

Historic PreservationHistoric Preservation

Union Cemetery and Harry Murch Park Flagpoles

Installation and Restoration

Union Cemetery Flag Pole Union Cemetery Flag Pole ReplacementReplacement

The Union Cemetery flag pole The Union Cemetery flag pole is dated and in need of is dated and in need of

replacement!replacement!

The existing Flag Pole is bent The existing Flag Pole is bent and the flag is not size and the flag is not size

appropriate. It is also not lighted appropriate. It is also not lighted at night.at night.

The flag pole will be replaced The flag pole will be replaced with a 25 ft. white fiberglass with a 25 ft. white fiberglass

polepole

4’ x 6’ Nylon Flag 4’ x 6’ Nylon Flag

and a solar lighting kit.and a solar lighting kit.

The Highway and Light The Highway and Light Departments have offered Departments have offered to provide installation at no to provide installation at no

cost.cost.

Free Labor!Free Labor!

Merchant Marine Flagpole Merchant Marine Flagpole installation at installation at

Harry Murch ParkHarry Murch Park

Merchant Marine Veterans Flagpole Layout at Harry Murch ParkMerchant Marine Veterans Flagpole Layout at Harry Murch Park

Add Merchant Marine Emblem

American Flag

New Merchant Marine Flagpole

Monuments

Service Flagpoles

Merchant Marine Merchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleVeterans Flagpole

Merchant Marine Flag

Merchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleMerchant Marine Veterans Flagpole

Merchant Marine Emblem on the WWII National Monument in Washington D.C.

Merchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleMerchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleEstimated CostEstimated Cost

Flagpole – 35’ x 7” dia. White Fiberglass with 70feet of #12 solid braided rope and 2 vinyl coated snap hooks

Flag

Engrave Stone – Merchant Marine Emblem

Labor – Installation Highway Dept.

Total

$ 1800.00

200.00

900.00

0.00

$ 2900.00

Merchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleMerchant Marine Veterans Flagpole• On January 19, 1988, the Secretary of the Air Force declared certain Merchant Marine service as qualifying

for Veterans benefits. Merchant seamen who served in active oceangoing service from December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945 are considered to be veterans.

• On Veterans Day, 1988, President Clinton signed it into law.

• During World War II, one thousand five hundred fifty four (1554) U.S. flagged merchant ships, and one out of every twenty six Merchant Mariners were lost due to the war. The Merchant Marine suffered more losses per thousand than any of our armed services. They carried all of the men, materials and supplies to fight the wars in every theater and the raw materials to fuel America’s war production efforts.

• At the beginning of the war these Merchant Marine Veterans put to sea without any means of protection. However, some of the lucky ships had a telephone pole, painted gray, mounted on the bow to make the Germans U Boats think they were armed. Merchant Mariners sailing their ships along our coast were sitting ducks for German U Boats until the coastal blackouts were ordered and convoys were established.

• The Merchant Marine Veterans put to sea with the knowledge that they were expendable. If their ship was torpedoed while in convoy, the other ships were ordered not to stop to rescue survivors. If a ship faulted due to mechanical difficulties the convoy continued on and they were left to survive on their own.

Merchant Marine Veterans Merchant Marine Veterans FlagpoleFlagpole

• Merchant Mariner, LT. Clarence M. Rice of Georgetown, MA was killed in World War II and his name is listed on the granite stone in Harry Murch Park.

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

in speaking of World War II stated:

• “Mariners have written one of its

most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest; the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant’s fleet record during this war, World War II.”

• As part of that understanding we

request that you vote to add this flagpole and emblem to Harry Murch Park to honor these heroic World War II veterans.

• The Georgetown Kiwanis, VFW

Post 7608, and American Legion Post 211 are behind this Article.

Pond Street Pentucket PondPond Street Pentucket Pond Vista View RestorationVista View Restoration

Historic PreservationHistoric Preservation

POND STREET POND STREET

VISTA VIEW ESTIMATEVISTA VIEW ESTIMATE

NOI, Wetlands flagging & plan = $20,000NOI, Wetlands flagging & plan = $20,000

Guardrail=$19,000Guardrail=$19,000

Crash tested tangent end $8,000Crash tested tangent end $8,000

Construction cost =$10,000Construction cost =$10,000

Pond Street Pentucket PondPond Street Pentucket Pond Vista View Restoration Vista View Restoration

Total cost with Contingency = $62,000Total cost with Contingency = $62,000

Open Space Category Open Space Category ProjectsProjects

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation American Legion Park American Legion Park

Phase 2Phase 2

Georgetown Park & Recreation Georgetown Park & Recreation 2014 CPC Request 2014 CPC Request

Rehabilitation of American Legion Park, Phase 1Rehabilitation of American Legion Park, Phase 1Project OverviewProject Overview

Pavilion $25,000Bid awarded to Georgetown Ironworks•Install 20’ x 26’ galvanized steel structure •Hip style, colored galvanized steel roof •Concrete flooring•Engineered, stamped drawings •ADA accessible•Fit to house 6 picnic tables

Playground $110,000•Repair existing playground structure and equipment•Purchase and delivery of new playground equipment•Purchase and delivery of wood fiber safety surfacing•Community build with professional supervision

Playground $29,800

•Permitting process required by Conservation Commission•Demolition and disposal of old equipment and construction materials•Site prep for installation of new equipment and wood carpet safety surfacing•Secure tools, light/heavy equipment rentals, concrete, etc. •Purchase 6 ft. plastic border timbers with landscape stakes

Total estimated costs based on preliminary site plan, equipment design, engineering services and the permitting process per Conservation Commission.

Rehabilitation of American Legion Park, Phase 2Rehabilitation of American Legion Park, Phase 2Project OverviewProject Overview

Permitting Process

•Wetland delineation•Topographic plan•Permit site plan•Notice of intent•Public hearing•Approval process services•Request for Certificate of Compliance

Technical proposal for surveying, engineering and wetland science services for American Legion Park to be performed by Vaclav Talacko, Hancock Engineering.

Project OverviewProject Overview

Project OverviewProject Overview

Demolition and Disposal of Old Equipment and Construction MaterialsSite Prep for Installation of New Equipment and Wood Carpet Safety Surfacing

• 3 days work to remove and dispose of existing playground structures, surface grading for drainage requirements and install silt fence, light / heavy equipment rental and labor

• Supplies needed to install silt fence and hay bails• Misc. loam, seed and fill to grade surface and refurbish disturbed areas• Removal and disposal of all old tires from playground equipment (150+ tires)• 1 days work to remove 5 trees, light / heavy equipment rental and labor• Removal of 5 tree stumps, light / heavy equipment rental • 2 days work to dig holes for post installation, bobcat and auger bit equipment

rental and labor• Cement needed for concrete footing / post installation

Project OverviewProject Overview

Purchase 6ft. Plastic Border Timbers with Landscape Stakes

•Estimated 100 count, 6ft plastic border timbers • Age 2-5 area 60’ x 84’• Age 5-12 area 72’ x 66’

•Installation of timbers will have option of community build

Estimate based on preliminary design and permit of site plan.

Open Space Category Open Space Category ProjectProject

West Street FieldsWest Street FieldsRestoration and Restoration and RehabilitationRehabilitation

ProposalProposal

Georgetown Youth Soccer Georgetown Youth Soccer AssociationAssociation

BackgroundBackground

Town youth soccer program has Town youth soccer program has relied on the use of West Street fields relied on the use of West Street fields for decadesfor decades

About 400 town kids play soccer and About 400 town kids play soccer and use these fields (ages 10-16)use these fields (ages 10-16)

Increased demand as more kids play Increased demand as more kids play soccer and other sports (lax, flag soccer and other sports (lax, flag football) seek playing areafootball) seek playing area

ProblemsProblems

Limited improvements to fields and Limited improvements to fields and parking area over timeparking area over time

Unsafe and inadequate parkingUnsafe and inadequate parking Limited accessibility for emergency Limited accessibility for emergency

vehiclesvehicles Poor field conditions, require Poor field conditions, require

restoration planrestoration plan Increased demand for field access, Increased demand for field access,

usageusage

Proposed ApproachProposed Approach Utilize funds under the Community Utilize funds under the Community

Preservation Act to restore and Preservation Act to restore and rehabilitate the West Street Athletic rehabilitate the West Street Athletic FieldsFields

Three Phases:Three Phases:• Phase 1: Engineering, permitting, and Phase 1: Engineering, permitting, and

project feasibility, working with Water project feasibility, working with Water Dept., other BoardsDept., other Boards

• Phase 2: Rehabilitation of parking lotPhase 2: Rehabilitation of parking lot• Phase 3: Fields rehabilitation plan and Phase 3: Fields rehabilitation plan and

lighting lighting

Phase 1Phase 1

Project Funding Request for Phase 1 = $10kProject Funding Request for Phase 1 = $10k Project suggestion recommended by CPC for Project suggestion recommended by CPC for

inclusion in 2014 Town Meeting Warrantinclusion in 2014 Town Meeting Warrant Engage Water Dept. – gather input and buy-Engage Water Dept. – gather input and buy-

inin Engineering, permitting, cost analysisEngineering, permitting, cost analysis Focus on parking lot improvementsFocus on parking lot improvements Initiate scoping of field rehab and lightingInitiate scoping of field rehab and lighting

Phase 2: Parking Lot Phase 2: Parking Lot ImprovementsImprovements

Expand parking area to accommodate Expand parking area to accommodate increased traffic and usageincreased traffic and usage

Add a second access point from the Add a second access point from the road to the lot to facilitate traffic flow road to the lot to facilitate traffic flow and safetyand safety

Expected Results:Expected Results:• Reduce safety hazards in lot and on streetReduce safety hazards in lot and on street• Improve emergency vehicle accessImprove emergency vehicle access• Improve and extend life of parking surfaceImprove and extend life of parking surface

Phase 3: Field Rehabilitation and Phase 3: Field Rehabilitation and Lighting InstallationLighting Installation

Low-impact approaches to improving Low-impact approaches to improving playing and safety conditions of fieldsplaying and safety conditions of fields

Extend life of fieldsExtend life of fields Consider water quality and endangered Consider water quality and endangered

species needsspecies needs Expand usage time of fields by installing Expand usage time of fields by installing

lightslights Increased benefits to town through Increased benefits to town through

improvements to currently occupied siteimprovements to currently occupied site

GoalsGoals

Short-TermShort-Term

Get Phase 1 funding Get Phase 1 funding approved at town meetingapproved at town meeting

Get approval/buy-in/input Get approval/buy-in/input from Water Dept. on from Water Dept. on feasibility, outcomesfeasibility, outcomes

File with MA Endangered File with MA Endangered Species Program (turtles)Species Program (turtles)

Obtain work estimates and Obtain work estimates and permits for parking lot, permits for parking lot, field rehab, and lightingfield rehab, and lighting

Long-TermLong-Term

Apply for additional Apply for additional CPA funds in FY 2015 CPA funds in FY 2015 to cover costs of to cover costs of improvements to improvements to parking lot, fields, parking lot, fields, lightinglighting

Implement Implement improvements in 2016improvements in 2016

Current Parking LotCurrent Parking Lot

Proposed Rehabilitation Plan for Proposed Rehabilitation Plan for Parking LotParking Lot

Field EntranceField Entrance

West Street West Street Looking Toward Water FacilityLooking Toward Water Facility

Entrance to LotEntrance to Lot

Emergency Access and Emergency Access and Handicap ParkingHandicap Parking

Expansion AreaExpansion Area

Expansion AreaExpansion Area

Previous Permit ActivityPrevious Permit Activity

The following is a summary of the The following is a summary of the Recommended CPC Projects and Recommended CPC Projects and costs that will be voted upon at costs that will be voted upon at the Annual Town Meeting to be the Annual Town Meeting to be

held on May 5, 2014held on May 5, 2014

Appropriations SummaryAppropriations Summary

A.H. Trust Grant 100,000.00

Union Cemetery Flagpole Historic Preservation 2,800.00

Harry Murch Park Flagpole Historic Restoration 3,900.00

Pond St. Vista View Restoration 62,000.00

Bond Costs 250,000.00

Rehabilitation of American Legion Park (phase 2) 29,800.00

GYSA West St. Field Rehabilitation 10,000.00

Total Appropriations 458,500.00

That completes the presentation of the That completes the presentation of the 2014 CP Committee Recommended 2014 CP Committee Recommended

Projects for this year.Projects for this year..

The Community Preservation The Community Preservation Committee wishes to thank you for Committee wishes to thank you for

watching this presentationwatching this presentation

and urges all of the town’s registered and urges all of the town’s registered voters to attend the Annual Town voters to attend the Annual Town

Meeting on:Meeting on:

Monday, May 5, 2014Monday, May 5, 2014

Please visit us online for more details Please visit us online for more details about the projects at:about the projects at:

www.georgetowncpc.comwww.georgetowncpc.com

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