2001-03-15David S. Lynch Public
Parks Trustees
Arthur Powell-Chairman
Elizabeth Caputo
Barbara Feenan
Robert Richardson
Janice Vagos
Lauren Young
Frank Killilea ex-efficio
Public Meeting Minutes
Date:
March 15, 2001
Location:
Beverly Public Library
Trustees present:
Elizabeth Caputo, Barbara Feenan, Robert Richardson, Lauren Young, Arthur Powell
Trustees absent:
Janice Vagos
Others in attendance:
Frank Killilea, Tom Scully, John Dunn
Appropriations were voted on unanimously for the following projects:
- Up to $220,000 for emergency repairs to the sea wall at Lynch Park.
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The portion of the wall damaged in the March 5-6 blizzard is adjacent to the carriage house. It was determined that the
funds would be used with the understanding that if the city receives any grants or emergency aid from the state or federal
government, that the funds would be returned to the trust. Liz Caputo also expressed concern that the best engineering
practices be used to prevent the walls future vulnerability to rising tides. It was also requested that Mike Collins be
notified that the damaged area be fenced off, as it is very close to the play area.
- Up to $20,000 to be equally divided between Hellard-Hubis (McKay) Park and Dix Park for playground equipment.
Each park has displayed a unique need for updated equipment and has enjoyed considerable support from very active
neighborhood groups. The condition of this appropriation is that the balance of funds is raised privately.
- Up to $4000 for repairs to brickwork in the Rose Garden at Lynch Park.
We are in the midst of discussions with David Sabatini of Sabatini and Sons for a 4-year commitment for maintenance and
repair walkways in the garden. Work would be done to hazardous areas as soon as possible, while taking into
consideration the spring, summer and fall wedding schedule.
Additional discussion pertaining to the caretaker at Lynch Park resulted in unanimous support for full time presence in the
park. As it is not an immediate concern, the topic was tabled for discussion at a later date.
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Mike Collins and Arthur Powell toured Lynch Park after the March 5-6 blizzard. There was discussion about the concrete
walkways leading into the water at Lynch Beach. Mr. Collins has agreed to remove exposed metal rods in the walkway.
He also agreed to future discussion relative to what might be the best long-term solution to keeping the walkways safe.
The next scheduled meeting will be May 17, 2001 at 6:30pm to be held in the Rose Garden at Lynch Park.
Sincerely,
Arthur D. Powell
David S. Lynch Public Parks Trustees
Chairman
David S. Lynch Public Parks Trustee 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915