06-05-19 OSRC MinutesCITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
RECORDER:
Mann opens the meeting at 7:06pm.
Open Space and Recreation Committee
June 5, 2019
Charlie Mann (Chair), David Brewster (Vice Chair), David
Alden -St. Pierre (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Marilyn McCrory,
Todd Callaghan, Elizabeth Dunne
Wayne Miller, Gregory Sharp
Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director
Amy McDonough
Members of the public opportunity to address the Committee
No members of the public were present.
Boy Scouts Project Update
Members provide an update on the potential Boy Scout projects, to the extent known. Mann says
that Jackson Wood will be doing the trail off Webster Ave in month of June. Mann says after the
last meeting, Wayne and Mann went in with a chainsaw and did the big stuff so its set up for
him.
Alden -St. Pierre notes that it looks like Kyle Galucci did the Norwood Pond Bridge, but without
talking to him in advance. Wynne asks if Essex County Greenbelt Association should have been
consulted because they hold the Conservation Restriction (CR) for Norwood pond? Mann agrees.
Alden -St. Pierre also discussed a clean-up project with Roy Gebhardt and it sounds that the
City's Department of Public Services will also help remove the trash. Mann notes that he too
should connect with ECGA.
Approval of Minutes
Callaghan motions to accept the April 3, 2019 minutes as amended. McCrory Seconds. All in
favor. Motion carries 6 -0.
McCrory motions to accept the May 1, 2019 minutes as amended. David Brewster Seconds. All
in favor. Motion carries 5 -0. Callaghan abstains.
Principal Items of Business
Community Preservation Committee — Representative Report
McCrory updates the OSRC that the Round 6 requisitions went to city council. She thinks they
are approved so this concluded this round of applications. McCrory notes they will probably
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follow the same schedule next year, i.e., initial pre- applications due, outreach information
meeting in Sept/Oct.
State LAND and PARC grant deadlines are July 1 lth (same date for both.)
Further discussion on potential acquisition properties that might be eligible for a CPC
application. Mann asks Wynne to confirm who would get purchase and sale agreement for a
property acquisition.
Mann asks about the status of the settlement agreement between City and landowner regarding
Parcel 27X. Wynne will circle back with the city solicitor regarding moving along.
Planning Board — Representative Report
Wynne notes there is a delay on the Grover Thaxton project as they are making some changes to
the proposed plans. She is unsure what changes.
Wynne notes the Conservation Commission denied the Livingston Ave Subdivision Project for
the extension of Livingston Ave, under the local bylaw. One lot was in 50ft do not build zone.
Mann asks about Congress Street project. Do we need to do anything about walkway and parking
spaces? Wynne says the developers (Procopio) seem to be easy to work with, pre - construction
meetings where held and they are following the decisions. Mann asks about access at the end of
Congress Street? The status was discussed briefly. Mann will call Paul Earl to see what he can
find out. He suggests pursuing public access at that location.
Earth Day Walks
Brewster summarizes this year's spring walk series. Discussed doing more frequent walks at JC
Philips property and in Beverly Commons.
Follow -up to Conversation with Mayor
Wynne is trying to schedule a meeting with the Mayor for follow -up.
DCR Recreational Trails Grant
Committee looks at pictures shared for addition to the kiosks.
Subcommittee will be necessary to nail down final trail maps. Mann will meet with Miller to
finalize the trail locations. Committee agrees that the new trails don't have to be named but at
least should be color- coded. Those present like this idea.
Committee discusses what kinds of warning should be on the kiosks? Opinion is tick/poison ivy
only.
Mann asks if can buy Arrow markers for the trail intersections with grant money? He notes they
are $1.25 each and come in assorted colors, at 3 -inch diameter. Wynne will look into what is
available in the approved grant budget.
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Mann asks Wynne about letter from Gregory Sharp, regarding map colors. Committee decides to
keep as standard colors as much as possible. Mann will follow -up with Sharp.
Wayfinding signs have been printed and delivered but need to be installed. We have the poles.
Mike Collins said that someone would need to go out and mark them with spray paint for
installation locations. Wynne is willing to do this. Most of the signs will need to be installed on
their own post and not on an existing post, which requires more advanced services such as DPS.
Other Business:
Master Plan
Wynne says there was a well - attended kickoff meeting and got a lot of interesting data. The
consultant has coded and compiled it and will release a survey this week. Emphasis on what do
you like most /least, etc. Consultants will identify anything new that comes up.
Planning for more neighborhood meetings and focus group meetings in the fall. Maybe go to
organizations that may not come to meetings. Neighborhood meetings will be more structured
around policy — things people can react to. Still need to figure it out. At least two members from
each ward are on the committee which will draw people to meeting.
Wynne will see if presentations can be put on Facebook.
Other Items Brought Up:
• Mann notes that National Grid is disposing of surplus properties in Essex County. Essex
County Greenbelt Association has a map. ECGA is starting with Gloucester and Ipswich
first and negotiating. Trying to put something together to convince them to dispose as
conservation.
• Wynne noted there was a Long Hill information session that introduced a master
planning process for property. Talked about different types of programing, visitor center,
barn. About 40 people there. She asked them to come and present to the OSRC and the
Mayor.
• Callaghan discusses that Kayak racks were purchased but have not been installed and
asks how do we get them installed? Wynne will look into why they have not been
installed and whether Conservation Commission approval was granted for installation.
• Committee briefly discuss bike lanes. Street width.
• Committee discusses vandalism on the trails. See something, say something should be
encouraged. Suggests putting an announcement on Facebook. What about on the new
kiosks?
Adjournment
Callaghan moves to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. Seconded by David Alden -St. Pierre. The
motion carries 6 -0.