Sound View Commission
Meeting Minutes — Unapproved
27 April 2015
7.30 pm
Present: Frank Pappalardo (Chair), Michaelle Pearson (Secretary), Joann Reis Lishing, David Kelsey, Sandra Ziemba (alternate)
Absent: Harry Plaut, Frank Maratta (Alternate)
7.34 pm Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Chairman Frank Pappalardo.
Alternate Sandra Ziemba seated for the absent Harry Plaut.
Approval of March Minutes: Joann Lishing motioned to approve with correction. Sandra Ziemba seconded. All in favor.
7.38pm Correspondence:
Letter sent to Selectmen re: Private Permitted Lot parking fees.
Received bill from BSC for Gateway project. Quote was $8000, progress billing was $6500. Patriot Supply billed flagpole rope repair at $150.
7.42pm
Business: Sound View Improvements Grant Progress Report:
DOT reviewed all information and said no parking study necessary. This will save approximately $10-15K. DOT validated our position and timeline. Meeting tomorrow at 4.30 to discuss restroom design. There has been discussion on how to make the restrooms cost effective yet durable. Upcoming Public Informational Meeting anticipated for June with state DOT and a variety of other public officials. This is an informational meeting that is required as part of the project, at 30% of design process. Supporters of the project are encouraged to attend.
Trash Receptacles:
David Kelsey has been trying to get in touch with Ed Adanti re: trash can designs we discussed at our previous meeting.
Gateway Project Discussion:
Frank Pappalardo will discuss with BSC to move sidewalks on the North side of Shore Road from Cross Lane to the Police Station. Also look into the challenges regarding a crosswalk from the North Side of Shore Road at Cross Lane. There will be a crosswalk at Hartford Avenue, leading to a sidewalk.
Joann Lishing suggested that once our renderings are done, it might be helpful to give a copy to the group responsible for the Halls Road project, to encourage consistency in lighting, sidewalks, and landscaping.
MOTION:
David Kelsey moved to approve the commissioning of renderings based upon the plans presented this evening as amended, for the gateway project. Second: Sandy Ziemba
Frank Pappalardo suggested the motion be amended to include cost estimates.
David Kelsey amended the motion: Motion to approve the commissioning of renderings based upon the plans presented this evening as amended, and to include cost estimates for the Gateway project. Second: Sandy Ziemba. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Events Committee: Met two weeks ago and decided to keep the same event day as last year for concerts. Events will be tentatively scheduled for every other Thursday 7-8.30pm 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20.
Michaelle Pearson corresponded by email with a gentleman who has written a book about bocce, and who provides lessons and classes. She suggested booking a session with him as an alternate event, rather than just including bands. Frank Pappalardo said he will look at the budget and see if there are sufficient funds to host an Introduction to Bocce class as one of the scheduled events this year.
It was agreed that the Commission will again have tables at the event and make posters available. If businesses wish to distribute coupons they are encouraged to do so, but all offers must be subject to prior SVC approval.
Signage: New cooler signage needed for this year: “Cooler size restriction: 5 qts maximum.”
Private permitted parking lot signs: changing frame to realtor style. Will include 3 beach signs, 2 private parking lot signs and 8 cooler size signs. $841. Discussion as to whether we have any carryover to pay for this under 2014 budget.
Other New Business:
WPCA/ Sewers: The next WPCA meeting is on 4/14 at 7.30. The town has currently paused all sewer programs with the DEEP. DEEP has been invited to address the plan the town presented, and which was then withdrawn.
Parking Kiosks:
The machines will be up and running in May to check status. We are currently looking for attachable flags to make the kiosks more visible.
Streetlights: Sandra Ziemba reported that the streetlights on Swan have been fixed. There was discussion as to whether the extremely bright replacement at the end of Swan was dark-sky compliant as required.
PortaPotties: Two have been placed in the Town Lot, and the rest will be in next week. Frank Pappalardo needs to know what the cost is.
Swim lines: Must be in place by May 15th. Frank Pappalardo will remind Harry Plaut.
Discussion regarding flowers and flagpole at the end of Hartford Avenue. Sandra Ziemba will buy flowers and be reimbursed.
Motion to adjourn: Joann Lishing. David Kelsey seconded. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 9.10pm
Next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 26th (Due to the Memorial Day Holiday)
at the Shoreline Community Center. 7.30pm.
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