Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 19, 2014, at 6:45 p.m.
5 Broad Street (Senior Center)
Salem, Mass.
Agenda
Meeting Called to Order
Approval of July Minutes
Visitors
Misha Eliasziw - Forest River Park; Would like clarification of what the rules of for the park. Signs are confusing.
Andy Lyall – Salem Willows; Andy would like to put an end to the bench program for the Salem Willows and surrounding areas.
Brittany Lestage – Salem Common; Girls Scouts of America request permission to use the Salem Common as a start and end point for a scavenger hunt
Ashley Steeves – The Willows; B & S Fitness requests permission to use The Willows for the Wicked ½ Marathon
Ashley Steeves – The Willows; B & S Fitness requests permission to use The Willows for the Devils Chase 6.66 miler
Sean Coughlin – Camp Naumkeag; Requesting a discounted rate to hold a personal fundraiser for a friend who has passed away.
Tim Jenkins/Linda Locke – Mary Jane Lee. Interested in discussing plans and alternate proposals for the improvements.
Tim Short – Salem Common & Willows. Requesting the Common and Road Race fees be waived for a National Run at Work Day event
Superintendent’s Report
Review monthly revenue reports
Review next years RFP for Olde Salem Greens manager contract
Parks & Facility
Discussion about a no smoking ban to include playgrounds and ball fields.
Thoughts about a 15 minute parking area within the Willows for people to come and pick up food from the different restaurants
Status report of the Splash Pad Project at Mary Jane Lee Park
Adjournment
Next Meeting: September 16, 2014
Karen Partanen
Director Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Know Your Rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25
and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.
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