MINUTES
Open Space Committee November 16, 2005 / 7:30 pm
Present: Judy Brainerd, Glen Collins, Laura Freeman, Sue Haley, Jeff Havlick and Dave Read
Approval of Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Dave moved and Sue Haley seconded to approve the October 19, 2005 meeting minutes with
the correction to the spelling of Brainerd. APPROVED: unanimously.
MOTION: Glenn moved and Dave seconded to approve the June 4, 2005 and April 6, 2005 meeting
minutes with the correction to the time of the April meeting. APPROVED: unanimously.
MOTION: Sue Haley moved and Dave seconded to approve the September 28, 2005 meeting minutes.
APPROVED: unanimously.
Land Acquisition:
Fletcher Property- The Audubon and Mr. Fletcher are about to enter into a purchase and sale agreement for the Harmes Way property.
Open Space Management:
Wiley Park Bridge Progress and Next Steps:
Public Hearing for Bridge Project: The public hearing for the bridge project is tomorrow night. Katelyn will have a handout package available for participants. We will go over the grant requirements, application process and proposed bridge design at the public hearing and seek public comment.
ADA Variance- We need to file a variance with the Architectural Access Review Board for not making the proposed bridge handicap accessible.
Notice of Intent- The notice of intent for the bridge is complete. The Conservation Commission should hear the project in December.
Americorps:
Americorps is developing a pilot project in Eastham combining management with community involvement. The Open Space Committee would develop a “wish list” of projects such as trail clearing, invasive removal, bench building etc. Americorps would commit a group one day a month with a service agreement and would look for community involvement in performing the tasks. The wish list needs to be prioritized and should include some indoor tasks as well. Discussion ensued with respect to potential “wish list” items such as clearing Nickerson trails, vista pruning at the Hatch property, clearing a new loop trail at the Aschettino property and signage for the parks.
Old Business:
Open Space and Recreation Plan- This has been in a holding pattern.
1651 Forest
Sue Haley is chairperson. They will have 4 meetings a year, the first being held in mid-January.
A specimen elm has been planted along the entry drive. The trees have had a great success rate.
Conservation Commission
Nothing significant to report.
Community Preservation Act Committee
The Committee is trying to get organized and working under some big deadlines for the upcoming Town Meeting. Glenn Collins and Cheryl Gayle will co-chair the committee.
Next Meeting: December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Sue Haley motioned to adjourn. Dave Read seconded. APPROVED: unanimously
Adjournment at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Laura Freeman
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