2004-05-06
City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Parks and Recreation Commission
Subcommittee:
Date: May 6, 2004
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Mark Casey, Bill Collins, Jack O’Neil, Dave Gardner, Mike Gaudette
Patti Adams, Arthur Powell
Board members absent: Lauren Young, Gary Lambert
Others present: Director Bruce Doig, Tom Scully, City Councilor Maueen Trubeterious
Minutes from previous meeting were accepted as written
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Touch A Truck: May 16th, 10-1pm at Cummings Center. Paul Guanci is donating lunch for all
the workers from Super Sub.
Dix Park: Many calls were received about the flooding at Dix...Health Dept. posted some signs
warning of contamination...but a week later they felt it okay to remove the signs. We have rec'd
many calls from concerned neighbors. The flooding did damage to the play equipment
surfacing, exposing one of the concrete footings on the slide. Phil is working with some
neighborhood volunteers to get this repaired.
Lynch Park: Things looking better. DPW has been hard at work repairing pot holes, speed
bumps and the curbing that was damaged over the winter. Some reseeding has also been done.
Renovations are nearing completion! A few windows are left to install. Kiwanis has expressed
interest in painting the building.
Veteran’s Memorals at Odell Park: Discussed distributing of surveys. Still waiting for final
Feedback from Rinus Oosthoek of Main Streets.
Gloucester Crossing: Proceeding with plans but staffing is becoming a problem.
No Endicott interns have materialized. One woman from the neighborhood is interested in
working at park.
Golf Cart: Invoice for $811 was given to John Lyons. We are waiting for a transfer of funds.
Vending Machines: Planning to meet with new Purchasing Director to prepare a bid.
Dog Park: Prospective sites will be toured on Saturday, 5/8/04. Bill Collins reports that the
committee is trying to identify all the issues around building a dog park in Beverly.
Breast Cancer 3 day walk: High School site was visited and concerns discussed with John
Lyons and the Chris Velte, the walk's representative. Plans for the event are proceeding.
Lynch Park Carriage House: Proceeding with plans to repair the roof now that Lynch Trustees
have approved bonding $200,000 for the repairs. Tom mentioned that now that the money has
been allocated, it is in the hands of the Ray Bouchard of the Planning & Construction Committee
to generate bids and select contractors to complete the work. Lynch Park Advisory committee will
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meet again on May 18.
GREEN'S HILL
Dave Gardner introduced Kathy Skrabut from the Open Space Committee and David Brewster, a
neighbor who attended the Green’s Hill site walk and the Ryal Side Association meeting. At the
information meeting that the Open Space Committee held, most people in attendance felt the
area should be kept for passive recreation and disturbed as little as possible. After visiting the site
it was suggested that experts be consulted for erosion problems and clearance of overgrown
areas. Maureen expressed the neighbors ideas for a natural walking path and a buffer zone
between the school. Neighborhood participation is expected. Dave suggests that the trail as
mapped out be approved and marked. Dave will write up the project list. ADA compliance
issues were discussed.
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COONEY FIELD: Bruce and Dave walked the site and after taking some measurements, it seems
that with moving the fence between Cooney Field and Hurd Stadium, there is enough room for
another field that could be used for football, lacrosse or soccer.
BUDGET: Discussed the state of the Enterprise account. Revenues are down a little compared to
this time last year. In the City budget some recent transfers have been made to balance part
time salaries.
The new non-resident parking coupons and hangtags are being printed.
Discussed a carry in/carry out policy for trash at the parks and ball fields. At the ball fields,
coaches would be encouraged to bring a trash bag with them to every game. Seems to works
well in other communities. At Lynch bags could be made available at the gate.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Gail Carmody
Recreation Department