2003-07-10
City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Parks and Recreation Commission
Subcommittee:
Date: July 10, 2003
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Mark Casey, Kevin Hobin, Patti Adams, Lauren Young, Jack O’Neil,
Bill Collins, David Gardner, Arthur Powell, Gary Lambert
Board members absent:
Others present: Bruce Doig
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as written.
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Met with Jason Tockey regarding his use of the common on Sept 5 for a small arts festival from
6-8 pm. Bruce has approved the festival but asked him to attend the meeting since they would
like to add some music. A DJ with small system and some live performers are planned. Motion
was made and seconded to approve the music from 6-8 pm. Motion carried with all in favor.
Scott Brodsky of the Salem Evening News was present asking permission to set up a booth at
the beaches to hand out free papers as a way to solicit new subscriptions. Lauren expressed her
concern over the additional litter this would create. Motion was made and seconded to deny this
request. Motion was carried with all in favor.
OPEN MEETING TRAINING SESSION
Mark gave a brief review of the highlights. He will distribute copies at the next meeting.
PARK DEPT
Bruce reported that DPW has been doing a great job at all the parks including Lynch. Dave
suggested the Commission write a letter to Mike Collins thanking him and his crews.
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
??Parking fee: Bruce recommends raising the weekend fee from $12 to $15. No action taken
at this time. This will be discussed in the fall.
??Homecoming: Discussed request for Re-Max balloon to raise money for Homecoming and
Recreation Department. Request denied. Approved the selling of the Game of Beverly to
raise money for YMCA Sterling Center Gymnastics equipment.
??Bartlett Gardens: Discussed meeting with City Electrician. Tree blocking one light has been
trimmed back allowing more light into the park. Bruce will speak with Fisher & George to
see when the timers can be installed and the cost.
??Youth Collaboration: Going ahead with plans to build a new teen center at the Sterling
Center. McPherson will remain open as a drop in center.
??Beverly Golf & Tennis Pool: Have had some issues with people arriving without notice for
birthday parties, etc. Arrangements need to be made in advance so that adequate staffing
can be arranged. Maintenance issues continue to be a problem, especially the leak. The
Club has agreed to purchase some pool furniture and have paid some of the maintenance
bills. 203 pool memberships have been sold for a total of $15,910 in revenues. Pool
revenues and expenses will be reviewed in detail in September. The Commission will need
to decide if they want to continue managing the BG&T pool by the fall.
??Park supervisors have suggested that donations be accepted to help keep the park program
running. Ideas included: seeking corporate sponsors, passing the hat at Lip Sync, etc.
??The Perrott family that donated the large pine tree to Lynch Park is requesting a “donated
by” plaque be placed on or near the tree. It was suggested that a leaf be engraved and
placed on the Memorial Tree. Motion was made and seconded to deny a plaque on or near
the new tree that was planted. Motion carried with all in favor. Bruce will notify Ron Costa
of this decision.
??Budget: City side lower than expected, Assistant Director salary eliminated. Enterprise Fund
will contribute $184,000 to the General Fund, up from $34,000 last year.
??Bench Plans: Discussed the need to develop bench plans for parks other than Lynch,
Independence, and Dane Street. Lauren volunteered to begin meeting with Bruce to
develop plans for other parks including Obear and many playgrounds.
Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted
Gail Carmody
Recreation Department