2001-07-05City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Parks and Recreation Commission
Subcommittee:
Date: July 5, 2001
Place: Beverly Recreation Dept
Board members present: Bruce Doig, Mark Casey, David Gardner, Kevin Hobin, , Patti Adams, Lauren Young
Elizabeth Caputo
Board members absent: Arthur Powell
Others present: Joan Fairbank, Recreation Director, Tom Scully
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted with the following amendment:
Donation of fencing at Harry Ball was offered by Ed White.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
· Vandalism- has been a big problem this summer. Potta potties have been tipped over, one was set on fire,
equipment at Obear and Lynch have sustained damage and graffiti. Neighbors have been asked to keep watch
and call the police.
· Use of Garden: Discussed whether or not the policy should be changed for wedding that get rained out. At
present a no refund for rain policy is in effect. It was decided that the policy not be changed.
Also discussed the problem in the garden in regards to the broken and missing bricks on the pathways. Arthur
Powell was contacted by phone and said he would contact the contractor the next day. Liz Caputo was able to
reach the contractor during the meeting and he agreed to be at Lynch on Friday to review the situation and to
start work on the following Monday.
· Late Pick Up Fee: Discussed instituting a new policy for people who pick up their children late from camp or
arrive more than 15 minutes early in the morning. Many different options were reviewed. A motion was made by
Lauren Young that for every 15 minutes that a parent arrives early or late that a fee of $15 be charged, payable
at that time. If fee is not paid, child cannot return to camp the following day. Motion was seconded and carried
with all in favor.
· Personnel: Joan reported that Mari has accepted the job at Shore and will be leaving in August. Joan will
prepare a job description for Tom L’Italien so that the position can be advertised. It is possible the position will
be taken out of the union.
· Bike Rakes: have been purchased and will be installed near the shell
· Letter from Paul Cotter was read and discussed. He suggested that our Rangers assist him in policing the dog
policy by obtaining either the owner’s license plate number or the license number on the animal. No one liked
the idea of the Rangers approaching the animals for their tag numbers but will suggest they try to get the plate
number. It was also suggested a notice be print, stating policy, for the Rangers to distirbute.
· Praise for Rangers: Patti Adams praised the work of the Rangers this summer. She felt they were very visible
and going a great job. Mr. Scully suggested that a more official looking uniform would help give the Rangers
more authority.
· Kayak Learning Center: Joan reported that year 2000 money has been received and the deadline for 2001
payment is at the end of Homecoming.
SALLY MILLIGAN
Discussed signs, marking trails, etc. A motion was made to prohibit mountain bikes and snowmobiles. Motion carried
with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail J Carmody
Recreation Department