Skateboard Park Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Members Present: Nathan Moore, Mark Flionis, Mike Savino, John Blunt,
Denise Morano
Members Absent: Marta Ferreira, Jessica Massery, Sue Serewicz, Jim Jumonville,
Jacquie Kelly
Guests Present: Ken Salins, Brian Vitalis, Dan Castro
The Skateboard Park meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m.
The minutes from the October 26, 2010 meeting: Mike made a motion to accept, Mark seconded…minutes were accepted as written.
Public comment:
Mr. Salins asked about financing and the size of the anticipated park. He expressed concerns about access, lighting and security.
Mr. Vitalis supports a skateboard park but has concerns about the location. He asked how the Committee decided on the Eagle Lake site and if the area behind the Light Department had been explored as a possible site. He has insurance and liability concerns.
The Committee thanked them for their attendance and assured them that their concerns were valid, and all their issues will be passed along to the design firm.
Denise reported that she had spoken with Mark at Hardcore to let him know that the contract was being mailed out, and to determine what information would be most helpful to them. He stated that they would like as much information as possible, which should include ideas, sketches and photos of what the Committee wants to include in the skate park. The initial meeting will set the tone and direction of the skateboard park.
Mike wants to produce a local cable show to help raise as much public awareness as possible. This allows them to promote the idea of a skateboard park with focus on instilling a sense of ownership and respect for the park and surrounding area. Nate agrees and would like to see local skateboard pros and kids interviewed. Mark wants to get the support from different Town departments, i.e. police, fire, EMT's. Mike will call the members and set up a time for them to meet so they can start producing this.
If current members of this Committee don't want to be members, because of their excessive absenteeism, they should be removed and replaced soon. There will be a lot of work to be done, and the Committee wants members that will be able to help share the workload.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2011 at 5:30pm.
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