1998-09-03BEVERLY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of meeting held September 3, 1998
Present:. Bruce Doig, Kevin Hobin, Ivy Mahan, Dave Gardner, Liz
Caputo, AL Churchill, Joan Fairbank, Mike Papamechail and Phil
Klimowicz.
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as written.
Bruce asked Mr. Papamechail about the Cedar St. area that was
paved for skating. Presently there are holes and grass growing
through. Asked if it would be usable this year. Mike will look at
the site and see what can be done.
Discussed progress at Colgate. Equipment has been delivered to
DPW. Mr. Morris has been able to get many items donated.
Question of property ownership has been resolved. Conservation
Commission must be consulted about placement of equipment in
relation to the pond.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Discussed the need for signs at all playstructure stating
appropriate ages for use and the need for children to be supervised
at all times.
Received a call from Lothrop St. area residents group (Mackaral
Cove Assoc.) concerned about fencing planned for Dane St. Beach.
Neighbors do not want chain link. There is a possibility that they
can get fencing donated. Joan has an appointment to meet with her
and discuss options.
Discussed article in the newspaper regarding Walgreen's donation of
$10,000 to Centerville School for playground equipment.
Bertucci's donation to the new McKeown School for playground
equipment was also discussed. Commission discussed writing to the
Superintendent, the City Council, as well as, others expressing
their desire to be included in decisions regarding new playground
equipment being installed anywhere in the city.
Discussed situation at Vittori Park that came up at the last
meeting. It was recommended that a letter be written to Peter
Gilmore with a copy to the Chief of Police, stating that the
assistance of the Police Dept is necessary to handle these types of
situations.
Discussed a problem that arose over the summer at the Hannah Park.
The YMCA monopolized the field space there for their day camp
group. They did not have a permit. It interfered with the park
program. Bruce will bring up the situation at his next meeting
with the YMCA.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carmody
Recreation Dept.