Minutes of Park Commission Meeting Held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
I. Call Meeting to Order
Mr. Redding called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Members present were Mr. Redding, Mr. Chiasson, Mr. Busch and Linda Ghiloni, Director of Recreation.
II. Act on Minutes of Meeting Held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Mr. Busch motioned to adopt the minutes of the August 23, 2005 meeting as written, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried…
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
III. Citizens Issues/Special Interest Groups
a. The Director informed the commissioners of the difficulty in facilitating any additional work at Tripp’s Pond. The issues were addressed in a memo to the commissioners dated October 4, 2005.
Mr. Redding motioned to table discussion until the documents in the Correspondence section of this agenda can be addressed, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried…
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
IV. Director’s Report
a. Budget FY07 – Directors recommendations for salaries – 2% increase to $194,780.00. Motion by Mr. Redding to approve recommendation, seconded by Mr. Busch and carried…
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
The Directors recommendation a 7% increase in the heating oil and electrical accounts for a grand total of $47,363.00 in the Recreation Expense Account. Mr. Busch motioned to approve Directors recommendation, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried…
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
b. Recommended Rules for ARRT were discussed. Mr. Redding questioned a closing time for trail as park and playground have, of 10pm. The Director stated she would discuss this further with Michelle Ciccolo, since the funds were from a transportation enhancement grant and therefore might require that the trail remain open at all times.
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Mr. Redding motioned to adopt the recommended trail rules as a Standard Operating Procedure, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried….
Vote: 3-0 in favor
c. Pumpkin Fest donation information was distributed to the commissioners.
V. New Business
Nothing to discuss.
VI. Old Business
Discussed elsewhere in minutes.
VII. Communications
a. Request from Deborah Woodcock to complete a research study of area at Tripp’s Pond. Mr. Redding suggested an alternate location for study, such as Danforth Conservation Area where the information could be beneficial to students of Farley School. The Director will inform Mrs. Woodcock and request a location change.
b. Correspondence regarding No Overnight Parking at Tripp’s Pond was so noted by the Commissioners.
c. Mr. Cadwgan’s request for additional work at Tripp’s Pond. Mr. Redding motioned to seek a legal opinion from Town Council regarding their authority, seconded by Mr. Busch and carried….
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
d. A copy of a letter from Mr. Cadwgan to a resident was so noted by the Commissioners.
e. Notice of the Public Hearing on 49A Lincoln Street property adjacent to Moulton’s Field. Mr. Redding requested to look over deed for Moulton’s and indicated that there was an easement to another piece of property. The Director will look into the location of the easement, and it’s purpose.
VIII. Adjournment
Mr. Busch motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm, and schedule the next meeting for November 15, 2005, seconded by Mr. Redding and carried….
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
Motion to Adopt Minutes on November 15, 2005: Mr. Chiasson
Second: Mr. Redding
Vote carried: 2-0 in Favor Mr. Busch absent at this time.
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