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07-11-18 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 7:04 p.m. Open Space and Recreation Committee July 11, 2018 Charlie Mann (Chair), David Alden -St. Pierre, Elizabeth Dunne, Wayne Miller, Gregory Sharp David Brewster (Vice Chair), Todd Callaghan, Rick Grandoni, Marilyn McCrory Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director Jane Dooley Members of the public opportunity to address the Committee, if any None. Approval of Previous Minutes Alden -St. Pierre moves to approve the June 6, 2018 minutes as written. Seconded by Miller. The motion carries 5 -0. Principal Items of Business Planning Board Discussion ensued on the proposed Harmonic Drive site plan review before the Planning Board, located at the Cummings Center. It was noted there was little to no open space impact, because much of the land had already been cleared. Community Preservation Committee Mann describes positive conversation with the Mayor about open space interest in 27A and Greenwood Avenue parcels relative to CPA funds. Agreement was reached to fund re- appraisal of Green Street property. Mann is seeking another price for the Greenwood appraisal. The application cycle for the next round of CPA funding is as follows: public hearing on October 4, pre - applications are due on November 1, eligibility and application invite is December 3, full applications are due on January 10, 2019, due diligence January to March, recommendations to City Council will occur mid -April. The Commission concurred that a meeting with the Mayor should be scheduled for six weeks out. Open Space & Recreation Committee July 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Subcommittee Reports Recreational Trails Grant Miller will be responsible for trail numbering at Greenwood, Sally Milligan, and Norwood Pond as this relates to updating kiosk maps. Discussion ensues about logical numbering system, and that assistance may be available from Greenbelt staff. There was also discussion about if Quick Response (" QR ") codes should be used for mapping. Earth Day Walks No update. Public Information Postings are being done on Instagram and Facebook. Discussion addresses how in Greenwood brush is being thrown on steep sections of trails which is blocking some areas making it difficult for bicycle travel. Also noted was broken glass found at Norwood Pond. Priority Parcels This is an ongoing discussion. Committee members have verbally provided map updates to Wynne for updates to the City's open space and recreation area map to reflect any changes since 2016. Discussion ensues about keeping effort going on trail and right of way at Pole swamp where Miller agreed to follow up with the Mayor. Bass River Walkway Mann will set up a meeting with key property owners. There was mention of progress on Greens Hill trail so it can be officially opened. Other Business & Updates Tall Tree Drive An easement was donated by a property owner leading to City owned property. Discussion addresses how the property owner has complained about dogs and waste left by pet owners and if a sign should be posted about responsibilities of dog owners on easement (i.e., leashed, disposal of waste). Miller agreed to draft signage language. The Committee reviewed proposed identification and regulatory signage for City parks. Wynne noted that six City parks allow dogs in the summer, whereas the rest do not, and the signage will be different for each. Harbor/Waterfront Plan Update The team is preparing vision for harbor /waterfront plan. Open Space & Recreation Committee July 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 LAND Grant Sharp shares the research he did on the LAND Grant. He says, this grant is available for land purchases made by the City and initiated by the Conservation Commission. He outlined details applicable to Beverly including 60% reimbursement from the Commonwealth which would require City approval for project funds by the Council. CPA funding can be used for a LAND grant project (Conservation Restriction would be a requirement if these funds are used). There are liaisons from the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs who could provide technical feedback on grant application. ECGA could help with grant writing related to application. Discussion ensued about what eligibility the City would qualify for. There was also mention of process associated with interest in 27A parcel. Other business The next OSRC meeting will be held in September. Adjournment Miller moves to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. Seconded by Alden -St. Pierre. The motion carries 5 -0.