Community Preservation Committee

City of Lowell – Community Preservation Committee Community Preservation Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:30p.m. Conducted in-person and via zoom Note: These minutes are not completed verbatim. For a recording of the meeting, visit www.ltc.org Members Present Adam Baacke, Chair Yovani Baez-Rose, Vice Chair Lloyd DeJesus, Member Brad Buitenhuys, Member Matthew Lelacheur, Member Dan Tenczar, Member Members Absent Troy Depeiza, Member Phil Shea, Member Ryan Rourke, Member Others Present Dylan Ricker, Associate Planner A quorum of the Committee was present. Chairman Baacke called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. I. Minutes for Approval 1/25/2024 Meeting Minutes B. Buitenhuys motioned, and L. DeJesus seconded the motion to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0). II. Continued Business III. New Business Public Hearing – Community Preservation Plan Committee and public comments to assess and prioritize City assets, opportunities, and challenges related to the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Input will be used to inform the City of Lowell Community Preservation Plan which will guide the Committee on CPA funding decisions. Discussion: A. Baacke explained the goal of the public hearing for the CPC. A. Baacke opened the public hearing and invites participants to speak. A. Baacke asked if fellow CPC members had comments regarding the CPA plan, or areas of focus for the City. M. Lelacheur said he looks forward to serving on the CPC. M. Lelacheur said open space is well utilized in the City and there is an opportunity to expand this via the CPA. M. Lelacheur said expanding open space and parks is important. D. Tenczar agreed about the open space and outdoor recreation needs in the City. D. Tenczar said the City does a good job developing housing, and should focus on open space and outdoor recreation which there is not a lot of. IV. Other Business V. Notices VI. Further Comments from Community Preservation Committee Members VII. Adjournment B. Buitenhuys motioned, and L. DeJesus seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The time was 6:34PM.