2003-02-06
City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Parks and Recreation Commission
Subcommittee:
Date: February 6, 2003
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Bruce Doig, Mark Casey, Kevin Hobin, Patti Adams, Lauren Young,
Lisa McFadden, Elizabeth Caputo, David Gardner, Arthur Powell
Board members absent:
Others present Artie Sullivan and Tom Scully
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as written.
SIGNS
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Discussed the need to update signs with regards to dog policy. A new sign in a different color
was suggested for Lynch Park.
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Mike Collins is looking into “No Guard On Duty” signs
ACTING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Mr. McCarthy of Cherry Road whose property abuts Holly Rd parcel is asking for a fence along
property line. It was noted that the Holly Rd property is not ours nor is it under our
jurisdication.
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The owner of the fence next to Longfellow is asking the City to fix a broken rail. Request was
discussed and denied noting that the fence is not City property.
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Veterans Council is asking the City Council to approve the relocation of the Civil War
Monument at Monument Sq. to Odell Park. Matter was referred to Property & Finance. Motion
was made to a letter be written to the City Council stating the Commission’s opposition to
moving the monument to Odell Park with a reminder that the Parks and Recreation
Commission has jurisdiction over Odell Park and needs to be consulted before any changes
are made to that or any city park.
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Camp registration began Wed, Feb 5 and was very crowded! About 620 registrations were
taken. Some sessions are full. Our new on line registration is becoming very popular. About
90 have been received in the lst 10 days.
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Swim-Golf & Tennis Camp now being advertised. Registration will begin Feb 26.
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Ron Costa spoke about his opposition to moving the statue from Monument Square.
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Field Summit is scheduled for Mon, Feb 24 at either BHS or the Library.
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Cory Checks and Field Permits: Peter Gilmore advises that the following wording be added to
the permit applicaton:
By signing this form and accepting the field permit the named league agrees to
1) indemnify and hold harmless the City of Beverly, the Parks and Recreation Commission,
The Beverly Recreation Department or its agents or employees from any claims of any
kind arising directly or indirectly out of the use by the league of any facilities of the City
of Beverly.
2) to furnish a certificate of insurance naming the City of Beverly as an additionally insured
and
3) to certify to the City of Beverly that it has obtained, reviewed and approved Cory data for
all persons who have direct and indirect contact with children
Motion was made and seconded that the wording be added. Motion was carried with all in favor.
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ME O’Brien will provide the equipment for Holcroft Park. Holcroft installation slated for Apr
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26 and Centerville (Cahill) May 31. Spoke to Mike Collins about prepping the sites for
installation.
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Dave Gardner letter regarding community use of school buildings was discussed. Dave
recommended the commission go on record about needing input on school designs to provide
better community access.
BUDGET
Tom explained the city is working on different options to save money. Things are changing daily.
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Original deadline for budgets was Feb 28 but we may now have more time. It was decided to
focus on the budget at the next meeting.
Respectfully submitted
Gail Carmody