1997-09-04 MEETING NOTICE
BEVERLY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, September 4, 1997
7:00 PM
Recreation Office, Lynch Park
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Acceptance of previous minutes
3. DPW Commissioner Report
4. Director's Report
5. Committee Reports
· Sports Activities & Fields
· Staffing/Programs & Budget
· Parks/Beaches & Beautification
· Golf & Tennis Club Report
· Open Space Priority sub-committee report
6. Old Business
7. New Business
a. Summer program wrap-up
8. Adjournment
Bruce Doig
Chairman
BEVERLY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of meeting held September 4, 1997
Present: Bruce Doig, Don Anastasi, Liz Caputo, Dan Klemis,
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as written on a motion by Dan
Klemis.
Mike Papamechail & Phil Klimowicz of DPW were present. Talked about
Bessie Baker work that has been completed. Also completed a project at
Cove Playground field. Working at Hannah, repaired backstop, re-edging,
etc. Looking to have irrigation installed at Hurd. Phil would like to
see Vittori be next big project for make-over. Bessie make-over ran
about $17,000. Park St. irrigation being bid ($13,000 available from
grant).
Everyone complimented Mike & Phil on all the work they have
accomplished.
Commission discussed fees for field use. Joan was asked to write
Marshall Handley and ask him to give us his opinion in writing on
charging leagues for field use. As well, as check with surrounding towns
on their policy.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
-Discussed highs and lows of the summer programs.
-Discussed the situation at Ahern Park that led to the closing and then
re-opening of the park. Commission expressed concern that they were not
notified in advance of the decision to close the park. Liz was unhappy
with the way Russ Rollins handled the situation. Joan apologized for
not speaking to them in advance.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carmody
Recreation Dept.