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2005-02-10 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee: Date: February 10, 2005 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Mark Casey, Bill Collins, Jack O’Neil, Gary Lambert, Lauren Young, Dave Gardner, Patti Adams, Arthur Powell, Mike Gaudette Board members absent: Others present: Director Bruce Doig, Tom Scully, Joscelyn Ruelle Kesker, Jon Paddol Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as written. Commission met with Jon Paddol to discuss the movie list for the summer. Discussed “Saving Private Ryan”. Both Jon and Tom Scully expressed their support for showing the movie. It should be advertised separately and not as part of the “family movie series”. Further discussion was tabled until the March meeting. Jon was asked to attend and bring the list of other movies he would like to include. DOG PARK COMMITTEE Mr. Collins presented the proposal for the dog park at Bessie Baker. Proposal includes raising the 3 ft fence to 4 or 5 feet, double gates, operating hrs of 6 am to sunset, carry in, carry out waste disposal, posting “no aggressive” dogs. Fencing costs will run about $5500. To help fund the project the Dog Park Committee plans to ask the City for a one-third of the income from the raising of the dog-licensing fees which went from $10-15 this year. When the increase was proposed it was hoped that the additional revenue would be used to add a part time Animal Services Officer. Arthur Powell suggested the 6 am start was too early due to the close proximity of the neighboring homes. He also expressed concern about the coordination of clean up and grass cutting and the carry in-carry out policy which could mean most people using the barrels near the park and stores. Dave Gardner suggested other sites be considered that would not have such close neighbors. Mr. Collins explained that other sites had been reviewed and Bessie appeared to be the best choice. Areas further out and away from neighbors were deemed unsafe to due their isolation. If the Commission gives their approval for the Committee to proceed, the next steps would be notification of the abutters, the City Council and the mall owner, set up a public hearing and ask the City Council to make the necessary ordinance change. Motion was made that the Parks and Recreation Commission approves the concept to explore and supports the possibility of a dog park at Bessie Baker. Motion was seconded. Motion was carried with 7 in favor and 2 opposed. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ?? Middle School Strength and Conditioning Program going strong with 35 enrolled. ?? Giving Back Award: 2004 recipient is Armando Cuoco who has volunteered at the Strength and Conditioning program since it began. Award will be presented annually to recognize a Beverly High School Athlete for giving back to the Beverly athletic community by working with the youth of Beverly. nd ?? Annual Field Summit Tues Feb 22 at the Senior Center ?? No update on the Vitale site ?? Seawall: DPW filled the holes at Lynch. A more permanent solution will be sought before summer. ?? Beverly Golf & Tennis: Save the Pool group has scheduled two fund raisers: Polar Plunge in February and A Family Fun Night in March. They hope to raise $ 25-30,000. Bruce estimates that $60-70,000 will be needed. ?? At the last Youth Collaboration meeting it was decided to try to raise $125,000 to repair the basketball court, skatepark and hockey court, as well as, make repairs to the building. Fewer and fewer teens are going to the youth center due to the poor condition of the facilities. ?? Community Development has made a commitment to fund two parks this summer. ?? Brochure advertisements: Collecting info from surrounding communities and waiting to hear from the City Solicitor. ?? Bruce presented the changes to the field fees that he is proposing. Further discussion was tabled to the March meeting. ?? Briefly discussed vendors and vending machines for Dane St. Beach. Further discussion was tabled to the March meeting. Meeting adjourned. Respecfully submitted, Gail Carmody Recreation Department ??