2007-06-06
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
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Buchsbaum calls the meeting to order.
Open Space and Recreation Committee
June 6, 2007
Robert Buchsbaum (Chairperson), Suzanne
Beaudoin, David Brewster, Nancy Coffey,
Elizabeth Dunne, Pam Kampersal,
Michael Ralbovsky, Bill Squib
Environmental Planner Amy Maxner, Associate
Planner Kate Newhall
Marilyn McCrory
Andrea Bray
Acceptance of Previous Minutes: Mav 2. 2007 meetin2s
Members review the minutes. Pam Kampersal abstains because she was not present at
this meeting. Members make suggestions for amendments.
Coffey motions to accept the minutes from May 2nd as amended, seconded by Brewster.
All members vote in favor. The motion passes 5-0-1 (Kampersal abstaining).
Old Business
The Open Space and Recreation Plan
A. Draft Power Point Presentation: Buchsbaum displays a draft of the Power
Point presentation, which will be shown at the public hearing on June 13, 2007.
He describes each screen. Members make suggestions for corrections and
additions. Kampersal says that she wants an overarching goal to be the protection
of Beverly's water supply. Buchsbaum asks Kampersal to bring this up at the
public hearing. Brewster suggests identifying the committee members and
Maxner and Newhall on a slide.
B. Discussion of Format of the Meeting: Buchsbaum suggests beginning with the
Power Point presentation and then breaking up into groups by Ward for
discussion. Kampersal asks if anyone can cover Ward 5 for her because she will
be absent from the hearing. Coffey offers to head the Ward 5 discussion group.
Newhall states that she would make copies of the goals and actions sections and
the executive summary as a handout. Members agree to display the maps at
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large scale on the walls and at some tables. Newhall states that she sent a press
release to the Beverly Citizen, the Salem News and Globe North announcing the
public hearing. The members agree on the format for the meeting.
C. To Do List: Coffey and Maxner offer to bake cookies. Newhall offers to bring
bottles of water. Maxner will bring ice in a cooler. Maxner and Newhall will
bring maps. Brewster will bring napkins.
The members agree that they are ready for the presentation. Kampersal suggests placing
photos throughout the plan, perhaps with each chapter heading.
Maxner displays some maps, which will be shown at the public hearing. These include
an open space inventory map, a zoning map, a soil and geologic features map, a unique
features map, a water resource map, and an action plan map. Members review the maps
and make suggestions for revisions and agree to hold off on generating maps that are
optional as suggested in the state guide.
Updates:
Ri2hts of Wav
. YMCA: Maxner states that she emailed Tina Cassidy about Attorney Tom
Alexander's letter to the Council, which she does not think has been submitted to
the Council as Alexander promised. She will follow up with Cassidy on this
Issue.
. Tall Tree Drive: Maxner states that City Solicitor Roy Geleneau wrote a letter to
the owner's attorney. She distributes the letter for the members to review. She
will follow up with Gelineau to see if there has been any progress in response to
this letter.
Kiosks
Maxner states that she spoke to Mike Collins about having the DPW help with
installation of the remaining kiosks. Kampersal states that she has some partially
completed kiosks at her home. Maxner states Collins made no promises and asked for
specs on the kiosks so that he will know what is needed for their installation.
National Grid - Bovles Street trail proposal
Maxner agrees to email her contact at National Grid and inquire as to the status of this
request.
New Business
Next Meetin2 A2enda Items and Date:
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Buchsbaum states that the next meeting will be held on July 11, 2007, due to the July 4th
holiday landing on the first Wednesday. At that meeting the Committee will respond to
and consider the comments received at the public hearing. He adds that he would like to
hold a brief interim meeting before the next meeting if that is possible.
Maxner states that they need to schedule a meeting with the Conservation Commission to
review the Open Space Plan and get their input.
Adjournment
Dunne: Motion to adjourn, seconded by Brewster. All members vote in favor. The
motion passes 7-0.
The meeting is adjourned at 9:30 p.m.