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Park Commission Minutes 8/4/10
Monterey Parks Commission
8/4/10

Present: Gary, Jessica, Josh

The July minutes were approved as written.

Beach Issues:
  • Friends of Lake Garfield approached Emily Shaw to ask if the swim lines could be moved for Lakefest. Emily suggested that Hy Rosen come to the Parks Commission meeting on 8/4. He did not attend.
  • There have been errors in time cards for the Lifeguards. Emily adjust the next time sheet.
  • We need to repair/ replace: the lifeguard chair, the lifeguard umbrella
  • Emily had a meeting of the lifeguards on 7/29. Issues- Be professional, be on time, 20 minute limit, guarding from the water , work phone is not a personal phone, respect for patrons.
  • Trash can had an odor to it till 3PM when it was picked up. It was determined that a beach  patron threw fish in the Trashcan.
  • Shortage of lifeguards for the end of the summer. Jessica will call Valarie; Emily will call Berkshire South to get their list of lifeguards.
Movie Night:
  • Josh will email Melissa a copy of the flyer for Movie Night and ask that it be put on the town website.
  • Concessions-Free Water, soda and candy, The firm setting up the movie will bring a popcorn maker, and can charge for the popcorn.
  • Set-up Saturday: We need 3-Tables, 9- Coolers, 3- garbage cans, Josh will bring Contractor trash bags.
  • Josh will get tickets from Staples. There will be a charge for Popcorn. Soda, water and candy will be free, and given out  per ticket.
  • Parks Commission Personnel should arrive at 6:15 PM for set-up
Dog Park:
  • The new wording of the regulation for the park: “No pets allowed on or at the town beach or parks except for specifically designated areas”.
  • Josh will type up this regulation and send it to the select board and zoning board.

Submitted by
Gary Shaw