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06-07-2017 OSRC MinCITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Mann opens the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Approval of Previous Minutes Open Space and Recreation Committee June 7, 2017 Charlie Mann (Chair), David Brewster (Vice Chair), Elizabeth Dunne, David Gardner, Marilyn McCrory Barbara King, Wayne Miller, Rick Grandoni Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director Jane Dooley McCrory moves to approve the May 3, 2017 minutes as amended. Seconded by Brewster. The motion carries 5 -0. Principal Items of Business Green's Hill Update The boardwalk is done and final inspections completed. As many as 50 volunteers helped with the project. Trail clean-up remains to be done. At the entry will be small sections of split rail fence and signage about public way. Discussion ensues about how the project could be publicized. Earth Day / Spring Walk Series The Committee addresses how there was limited attendance at the walks attributed in part to inclement weather. There was also mention about how two of the walks not held could possibly be rescheduled to the fall. In addition, it was proposed to schedule the walks around National Trails Day (June) rather than Earth Day. Discussion addresses how the Committee could identify where trail maintenance is needed so interested volunteers could assist (i.e., NEMBA, Boy Scouts). Wynne will create a spreadsheet that others can update. Priority Parcel List This list will be part of the next discussion with the Mayor. The Mayor has asked for a meeting on Pole Swamp Lane. Discussion was on how passage along a resident's house on Pole Swamp Lane could be preferable. A strategy related to whether or not there is a historical way will be Open Space & Recreation Committee June 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 developed with the City Solicitor. There could be access in the back of the resident's property on City owned land to connect through to trails. OSRC members suggest they could do a site visit on a weeknight. Mann will send out an email. Wynne notes that if there will be quorum a meeting notice needs to be posted. The Committee discusses the need to identify most important priority parcels for both the Mayor and OSRC to decide where to expend energy. Discussion addresses Folly Hill relative to Trask Lane and whether or not a trail network system could be created in preserved open space. Also, if a letter on the matter would be submitted to the Planning Board relative to the proposed subdivision. The Committee is interested in getting a map of topography, soils, etc. of the area from Roland Adams. Discussion ensues about centralized building envelope on Project Adventure parcel which has a conservation restriction but there is no public access. Encroachment Protocol The Committee will review revised language. Community Preservation Committee The CPC reviewed half of submitted applications and this process should be completed in July. The Committee is working toward holding a public hearing in October. The GAR Hall project will have a feasibility study as first phase of restoration. The golf and tennis club is seeking historical preservation funding. McCrory notes there is slightly more than $300,000 in open space reserve. Planning Board Wynne provided info about a preliminary plan submitted on a parcel that will be required to go through the OSRD process. She notes this filing was for the purpose of freezing zoning prior to changes to the inclusionary housing ordinance. Coastal Resiliency Grant The last public meeting is on June 10 at the Lynch Park carriage house with agencies and non- profits. The City is submitting another application to CZM for an implementation grant. Other Business & Updates Appointment to CPC — Marilyn McCrory Gardner moves to reappoint McCrory to CPC. Seconded by Brewster. The motion carries 5 -0. Bass River Walkway Open Space & Recreation Committee June 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 The Committee discusses path that needs to be maintained. There is no right to the trail that would provide a path to the upper Bass River. The Committee mentions that it should go back to the abutting property owners to discuss the matter. Sylvan's Bench Research will be done to get a status update. Other discussion The Committee discusses how it should do site walks of open spaces (i.e., Pole Swamp Lane). Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Dunne moves to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by McCrory. The motion carries 5 -0. The next meeting of the Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee will take place on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at City Hall, 3r Floor Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.