07-10-19 OSRC MinutesCITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
RECORDER:
Mann opens the meeting at 7: l Opm.
Open Space and Recreation Committee
July 10, 2019
Charlie Mann (Chair), David Brewster (Vice Chair), David
Alden -St. Pierre, Marilyn McCrory, Elizabeth Dunne,
Gregory Sharp
Todd Callaghan, Wayne Miller
Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director
Amy McDonough
Members of the public opportunity to address the Committee
No members of the public were present.
Approval of Minutes
None available.
Principal Items of Business
a. Community Preservation Committee — Representative Report
McCrory states there is nothing to report. Council approved recommendations for Round 6
funding. Member asks about Odell Park Project sign that went up. Discussed briefly. McCrory
states that it is a refurbishment of park, seating, accessibility and maybe some new playground
equipment.
Committee is not meeting in July but will meeting in August and will plan for next round.
b. Planning Board — Representative on Report
Wynne reports that the Master Plan meeting on the 23r focused on setting goals for the plan.
Thaxton Road OSRD is still under continuance with the Planning Board waiting for the applicant
to submit revisions.
Livingston Ave Extension Definitive Subdivision is still being discussed as well.
Wynne notes that the Depot 2 /Casa De Luca/Trafton Hotel site will be opening their public
hearing next week.
Wynne states Planning Department is conducting a mobility hub study done around Beverly
Depot. There will possibly be a public meeting in the fall for that.
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Recreational Trails Grant
a. Finalize Kiosk signs and layouts /information
Mann asks if we have signs. Wynne states the "Enjoy this public trail" signs and the arrow
wayfinding signs have been delivered as well as the breakaway poles, nuts, etc. It is busy season
for Public Works and she is having a difficult time getting someone to install them.
Mann states finishing up the Kiosk is the big thing. Wynne states December 31, 2019 is the
deadline and everything must be complete, including pictures showing they were installed. She
would rather not wait until the last minute.
Mann met with Miller and went over the trail names. Mann had an idea about arrow signs before
finalizing Kiosk map. They have five colors of arrow signs. Can flip over to number
intersections. Mann shows example and discusses briefly. All agree this is good idea.
b. Final trail numbering plan
Mann is defering to Miller on the numbers. Went with Abby from Essex County Greenbelt
Association (ECGA) to GPS the trail_ The trail is cut. Trail connector cannot be done right now
until after closing of the property. Boy Scouts put a good effort into the trail; it is a nice line, nice
trail. The GPS data didn't collect for some reason so Abby will need to do it again. Mann started
doing the narratives to describe the trails and he will finish that up.
Member states that Roland wanted to put the colors and numbers in the GIS system. Once
narratives are done we should get to Roland as soon as possible.
Wynne has a question about the trail system. Would you also include the cart path as a trail?
Mann says yes. Wynne notes it would then need to be on the map.
c. Finalize maps
Member states that many of the maps can be reused. A couple needed updating — new layout or
numbers. Roland has one of those maps done. Mann says the ones that are getting kiosk maps
redone are Greens Hill (done by Roland), Norwood Pond (no numbers /will have them some
day), JC Philips, and Beverly Commons. Philips never had a map so it needs a new map.
Wynne states that the ones getting new kiosks, according to their estimates, are Greens Hill,
Sally, Norwood Pond, Philips and Beverly Commons.
d. Installation plan for wayfinding / trailhead signs
Wynne states that some of this we can do with volunteer labor. Will reach out to Mike Collins
and ask about their budget to pay and get it done. Deadline is also December.
Mann ask about the signage on the sidewalk. Wynne said they haven't gotten into that much
detail yet. McCrory asks if Mike can do a plan with a target date and get Mayor's support in
getting this done.
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Mann states he needs to finish text (two not done).
McCrory states that today uploaded the text she had for Philips.
Mann mentions email with list. Members discuss species information, etc, for kiosks.
Member states that logos are all set. Design was reviewed a few months ago. Going to change
font. Colors are fine. Member proposed that they would have a proof first to approve. Once we
know who the printer is we can send it there. Dimensions are needed. Measure kiosks. May be
determined by the kiosk size. Dunne has one of the old kiosks that could be used for Green Street
if needed.
Mann asks about budget. Discussed briefly. In the grant we put in for six kiosk signs at $1,000.
We have two quotes for signs. $134 or $175. The $134 (9 signs) = $1,200.
Mann asks what other signs do we not have the text for? Sharp is not sure but will get that
information.
Member recommends adding link to trail maps onto the City's website and so that content can be
provided and updated.
Other Business:
a. Master Plan
Discussed in item 4b above.
b. Eagle Scout Projects
Mann has an update on Beverly Common trail at the new Webster Ave project. Trail is in.
Campsites there were cleaned out. Wynne would like to get project reports from them. Write -up
summary and pictures would be a good close up to each project. Also, they need to get
approvals. Member proposes putting together a "How to build a trail document ?" Mann thinks it
is a great idea. Committee agrees.
c. Other Items Raised
Member asks about any more progress on the entrance by driveway for Parcel 27X?
Wynne has emailed their attorney. Attorney came in a couple weeks ago and mentioned
they wanted to just use paint instead of putting up a fence. City would not support that.
McCrory says another extension could be requested but there needs to be more progress.
It has been years. Member asks if we could discuss with the Mayor? Wynne states that
there is a settlement agreement and we are waiting for them to file with the courts. Mayor
gave permission to mark the entrance. McCrory will reconfirm permission from Mayor's
office to put something there to mark it and also a trail sign.
Member asks about status of Trask Lane / Folly Hill development. Wynne states the
Subdivision decision is still under appeal. Mann says it may take a while but should keep
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an eye on it and be ready to ask for what we want. He thinks there is opportunity to get
some open space.
Alden -St. Pierre asks where the solar farm will be located. Discussed briefly access,
private land and landfill. Alden -St. Pierre asks about existing trails across the landfill and
notes advocating for a clear pathway. Wynne says that she doesn't think it will affect the
trails but will clarify and will ask Planning Director Aaron Clausen to share a plan if
possible.
• Mann asks about Bass River District Rezoning and was that finalized? Wynne says no
and that is another reason why the City is doing the Master Plan. Will look at the larger
vision for the City and narrow it down. The Mayor put a pause on it to do the Master Plan
and come back and look at it again. Brewster asks if anyone is collecting rent at the boat
ramp near the Bowl -o -Mat? Mann notes this would be a good area for a city open space.
• Mann asks about dredging. Wynne doesn't have an update.
• Mann asks status of kayak racks installation. He notes he saw people using end of
Congress Street in recent weeks. Wynne does not have an update. Callaghan was working
on that. Mann will check with Callaghan.
• Alden -St. Pierre asks about North Shore Music Theater and trail behind it. Wynne will
remind the Mayor about that discussion.
• Wynne will circle back with Aaron on his thoughts regarding next steps for the potential
acquisition of a new property.
Future Agenda Items /Other Items:
Possibly a small informal meeting with some members to get things in motion on the kiosks and
maps.
Adiournment•
Brewster moves to adjourn the meeting at 8:43pm. Seconded by McCrory. The motion carries 6-
0.