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11-01-16 OSRC MinCITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES BOARD: SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Mann opens the meeting at 7:17 p.m. 20 Elnew Ave / Norwood Pond Open Space and Recreation Committee November 1, 2016 Charlie Mann (Chair), David Brewster (Vice Chair), Elizabeth Dunne, David Gardner, Wayne Miller Barbara King, David Long, Marilyn McCrory Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director Eric Bazin, Andrea Kusiak, Diana Davis, John Stellwagen Jane Dooley Discussion ensues with neighbors interested in if OSRC could support and if CPA and other community raised funds could be used to acquire buildable lot at Norwood Pond. Approval of Previous Minutes Gardner moves to approve the October 5, 2016 minutes. Seconded by Dunne. The motion carries 4 -0 -1 with Miller abstaining. Principal Items of Business Priority Parcels List Mann and his counterpart in Ipswich open space committee will present at ECGA Land Conservation Conference on experience with priority parcel list. Discussion addresses OSRC's priority parcels and what role the Committee could take to express interest relative to a potential project proposal (i.e., letters, phone calls). Gardner indicated he will distribute past cover letters. Siege The sub - committee has developed an inventory of signage and their locations. OSRC Annual Report Mann will present report to City Council on November 21. Planning Board Update Open Space & Recreation Committee November 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 A housing plan is being created with a broad affordable housing perspective. The City has 11.8% affordable housing. Other Business & Updates Encroachment Protocol Discussion addresses how the Committee has reviewed language from other municipalities and how the OSRC could kick off the encroachment protocol process for Beverly. Members will work on draft protocol language for the City. EEA Recreational Trails Program Grant This reimbursable grant has a 20% match, and $2,000 minimum that could potentially fund trail/kiosk signage. Miller offered to photograph all the kiosks, including on Beverly Conservation Land Trust property, to assess for rehabilitation needs. Dunne will cover Greenwood and Branch Ln. Debrief from MAPC meeting The regional agency's meeting addressed the MAPC's trail initiative (i.e., Cape Ann loop, and where Beverly is included). The Committee discusses walking and bike lane safety. Seeing that Beverly is generally underrepresented in the geographic area of these trail organizations and /or plans, discussion ensued about promoting a trail network to MAPC that includes Beverly and that the City supports. Bass River Walkway Discussion ensues about where a stone dust walkway could be located at the Bass River. The trail is in fair condition behind the Starbucks /Zoots property. There are remnants of a similar walkway behind properties to the west of the Starbucks building. Gardner had a conversation with the School for the Deaf about their adjacent property. Sylvan's Bench Discussion addresses how a plaque could be placed near the memorial bench at Beverly Harbor and possibly paid for by the Harbor Management Authority. Next Meeting Agenda The Committee will review next steps associated with priority parcels including script for phone conversations by OSRC members possibly with property owners. Discussion addresses potential expansion of YMCA's Sterling Center relative to easement. Adjournment Open Space & Recreation Committee November 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 There being no further business to discuss, Gardner moves to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Dunne. The motion carries 5 -0. The next meeting of the Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee will take place on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at City Hall, 3 d Floor Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.