Committee proposal to City CounThis is the proposal being submitted by the
Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission
and Beverly Animal Resources Coalition (BARC)
Subcommittee.
The proposal set forth is for a trial program to end on November 30, 2003. This program
will be evaluated for merit, and recommendations for a permanent policy will be
submitted to the Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council at that
time.
The trial program shall consist of:
1. Restricted access for dogs from May 1st to October 1st.
a. Dogs allowed in the parks from 6:00 am to 7:45 am.
2. Dogs on a leash in the parks and waste must be picked up and disposed of in
proper receptacles.
3. Areas off limits include:
a. Gardens
b. Playing Fields
c. Playground Equipment Areas
4. There would be an increase in the dog-licensing fee of $5. The additional
revenue should be used to hire a part time Animal Services Officer (ASO)
from May through September, to help enforce this program in the parks. The
fee will stay in effect for a period of a minimum of one-year from the time of
implementation and only be maintained for the life of the program.
5. This would apply to all parks for a one-year trial period. This program would
be evaluated in one year to see if adjustments are necessary. The committee
expects this program to continue in perpetuity with adjustments as necessary.
6. The consensus and expectations of this committee is that the City of Beverly
creates an off leash area for dogs as soon as possible. The committee
recommends that Lyons Park (Dane St) as well as other areas be explored
as favorable sites immediately.
7. Increase the fines to a maximum level as will be approved by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office.
8. The creation of a BARC liaison to meet monthly with the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
9. This committee recommends all parts of this program in its entirety as stated.
If any section of this proposal is removed or deleted, the remaining sections
are still in full force and effect until the expiration of this program.
Subcommittee - Voted 5-3 on January 7, 2003
Kevin Hobin – Yes Robert Jerin – Yes June Van Knowe – Yes
Joseph Paluzzi – Yes Patti Adams – Yes William Collins – No
Donna Furse – No Matthew Bangert – No Bruce Doig - Absent
Parks and Recreation Commission – Voted 7-1 on January 9, 2003
Bruce Doig – Yes Kevin Hobin – Yes Mark Casey – Yes
Liz Caputo – Yes Lauren Young – Yes Lisa McFadden – Yes
Patti Adams – Yes Arthur Powell – No Dave Gardner - Absent