HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Comm Minutes 5/5/1999MANSFIELD HISTORICAL COMMISSION
TOWN OF MANSFIELD.
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Mansfield Historical Commission Minutes
for May 5, 1999 at 7:30 pm at Mansfield Public Library
Office at:
50 West Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Present: Allen Bryer, David Loving, Jean Nordbeck, Gean Parks, Leslie Pasch and
John Rau,
The Chairperson, John Rau, presided.
WITun f orm-
Copy of letter from Mass Historical Commission to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,
Inc regarding possible Indian artifacts near Airport
2. Letter from MHC regarding telecommunication towers
The minutes from the April 27 meeting were approved on a motion by Gean,
seconded by Jean. All in favor.
The letter concerning the a possible archaeological site near the airport was
discussed. The MHC is concerned because a parking area for the Old Colony
Multi- purpose Trail is planned on what is an Indian archaeological site. The MHC
is asking for more information and an environmental notification form. Gean also
wondered if the proposed expansion of the airport will effect the same area. She
will contact the Airport Commission,
Proposals from consultants for the grant for the Fisher - Richardson were
evaluated using selection criteria from the request for proposal and a point system.
After tallying the scores, David made a motion to accept the scores. 2nd by Leslie.
All in favor. Gean moved that Claire Dempsey, who had the highest score, be
sent a letter of notification offering her the job. 2nd by Allen. All in favor. Leslie
will send her an official letter and will make up a draft contract using a sample
from the MHC manual and show it to the Town Manager. It was decided to set
the payment schedule for the work at $3500 after phase 1, $3500 after phase 2 and
$7000 at completion. The brochure for the house is complete and the photo will
be scanned. Leslie will approve a sample before the copies are made.
The Garden Club would be happy to clean up the lot around the Fisher -
Richardson House. They may need some plant markers and a hose which the
Commission could fund or obtain fi•om DPW. The group has nearly completed a
guide to the plants in the fragrance garden at the house and is planning a
culinary/medicinal garden.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm on a motion by David. 2nd by Gean.
All in favor. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 25 meeting at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Leslie A. Pasch
Secretary