20160505Lynch Public Parks TruteesMtgDavid S. Lynch Public Park Trustees
Joan Fairbank- Chairman
Alice Burns
Mark Flagg
Kathy Doane
Joyce Frisiello
Kevin Hobin
Mark Casey
Mike Collins ex- officio
Public Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 at TOOPM
Location: Carriage House at Lynch Park
Trustees Present: Joan Fairbank, Alice Burns, Mark Casey,
Kathy Doane, Joyce Frisiello, Kevin Hobin,
Trustees Absent: Mark Flagg
Others in attendance: Bruce Doig, Bill Lowd, Jan Jefgood, Dorothy Bolas, Henry Pizzo
This is a joint meeting of the David S. Lynch Trustees & the Beverly Parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting called to order at 7: IOPM by Joan Fairbank, Chairman.
Presentation was made by Courtney Melei regarding the ongoing effort to rebuild Pete's Park in
Centerville to ask for financial assistance for the project. The architect from Dale Design, Inc. also
participated in the presentation.
Minutes from the last Trustees meeting were read. Motion made by Alice Burns to accept the minutes
from the October 22, 2015 meeting at the Carriage House at Lynch Park. Motion seconded by Joyce
Frisiello, approved by all.
Carriage House Update
Bruce Doig reported that three doors with transoms have been installed in the main room in the Carriage
House and the fourth door is awaiting installation. The doors were delivered natural with a coat of
polyurethane. The intent had been to stain the doors to match the wood walls but will leave them as is for
now. Screens and railings to be installed and then cleanup. First event is a wedding on May 16
Security System Update
$25,000 had been approved for updating the security system, $31,796.20 is the current cost. Need to
approve difference of $6,796.20. Kevin Hobin moved to make a motion to approve the additional cost,
seconded by Mark Casey, approved by all.
Dane Street Beach
The main installation of the new playground is scheduled for May 21 -22. The concrete pads are scheduled
for next Wednesday. The services donated for the crane required. The grand opening is scheduled for
June 12, 2016.
Lynch Park
Mike Collin's crew fixed the damage to the swing arm on the gate from the second incidence. So funds
from the $2,000 earmarked for gate repair haven't been needed yet.
New cameras will be visible but not advertised.
Kathy Doane requested funding for paid help to weed and maintain the annual beds in the Rose Garden.
Kathy will find resource. Joan suggested $1,200 - $1,400. Motion made by Joyce Frisiello to approve,
motion seconded by Alice Burns, approved by all.
Obear Park
CPC providing $47,000 for pavilion. Concrete pad could be$5,000 - $6,000. Bruce Doig requested
funding for $5,000. Motion made by Kevin Hobin to approve up to $5,000, seconded by Mark Casey and
approved by all.
Cove Tennis Courts
Bruce Doig reported the CPC would provide $100,000 towards the courts. The total needed will be
known by fall.
Rollout Pads for Dane Street and Lynch Park Beaches
Bruce asked for $10,000 for rollout walkways that can be used for wheelchair access into the water. Pads
would be available at the beaches and put into place when requested. Motion made by Joyce Frisiello to
appropriate the funding, seconded by Mark Casey, approved by all.
Pete's Park
Discussion of funding to be approved for the rebuilding of Pete's Park rebuilding. Joan Fairbank made a
motion to appropriate $10,000, seconded by Joyce Frisiello, approved by all.
Agenda topics for the next Trustees' meeting
• Election of officers
• Amount of expendable funding available
• Camp Mitchell is up for sale
• Bruce Doig - possible project if we want to make a significant investment
• Joan Fairbank - Would require a site visit to see property
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 7:OOPM at the Carriage House
Entertain motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:OOPM, unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Doane