James Shea, Chairperson
Chris Burke,
Dr. Pat Curtin
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
The Park and Recreation Commission held it’s meeting on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at 6:45 P.M. at the Park, Recreation and Community Center located on Broad Street.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
MaryAnn Curtin
Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
MINUTES
Dr. Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2007 meeting. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
MaryAnn Curtin
Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
VISITORS
Rick O’Leary - Richard Mike O’Keefe Scholarship Fund – requests a tournament on July 21, 2008.
Mary Ann Curtin made a motion to approve the Richard O’Keefe golf tournament for July 21, 2008, starting time at 8:00 a.m. Greens fees will be wavered with a $5.00 per person donation fee and golf cart rentals. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the following 3 golf tournaments for Olde Salem Greens:
Salem High School Golf Team Monday August 4, 2008
Jeff Morris Monday August 11, 2008
Stephen O’Grady Monday August 18, 2008
All starting at 7:30 a.m. Greens fees will be wavered with a $5.00 per person donation fee and golf cart rentals.
Mary Ann Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
John Goff – Pioneer Village report/ hand out
2008’s goal is fundraising for the Village and to continue the restoration work.
Fence reconstruction and repair
Reconstruction of the Dugouts (houses built on the hillside)
James Shea asked that Mr. Goff provide the handouts prior to the meeting so the Commission could have read the information being presented.
An RFP for Pioneer Village will be discussed later in the meeting.
Kerri Cahill – Rebel Shakespeare
Last summer was a huge success with 3000 people coming to see the show, free of charge. There were low numbers last year.
James Shea said that there have been promises to make a donation and it has not come through. If it happens that would be great.
The tuition is $800.00 for 4-week program.
There were 25 full paying students and 25 partial scholarships.
Kerri said she gave donations in the form of an air conditioner, the children cleaned up the island and they donated a lot of goods to Charlie Arnold such as staplers, scissors, hammers and other things.
Chris Burke asked why is Winter Island so important to you? Or would another park work? Is it too crowded at Winter Island? Kerri Cahill responded by saying that Winter Island is a big draw. She loves the atmosphere, the ocean and the great fort that they get to work with. Next year is the 20th year and she would like to keep it at Winter Island till them for the 20th year event.
Mary Ann Curtin would like to know how she intends to increase her enrollment. She would like to have a workshop at the Salem school system. She has seen a lot of Salem interest already.
Pat Curtin said that she should get a fundraiser planned and going to make a sincere effort.
Parking is around the back of the hanger and is not allowed to park in the general parking lot. Performances are at 1:00 & 5:00. Kerri Cahill scheduled the shows for weekdays because Charlie Arnold told her she could not schedule weekend shows. She has made Thursday and Friday show dates. If that fails because it is on the weekday she will be back to request for her shows for the next group be on a weekend. Laura Swanson asked her to check with the parents and check if they will be all right with the weekday scheduled shows.
The Commission would like to invite Charlie Arnold to the next meeting to discuss the whole situation.
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the application for the Rebel Shakespeare at Winter Island. Pat Curtin seconded.
Mary Ann Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Bike path in Salem
Would like to create a safe and easy on and off street cycling path. The path would go from Carlton School to Salem State by signs and green stripes. Diagram provided.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the construction of the bikeway path connection proposed. Laura Swanson seconded.
Mary Ann Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Pioneer Village RFP – Doug Bollen will work on it and get back to the Commission with the terms of the lease.
Pat Curtin would like Doug Bollen to find out the bylaws regarding the length and terms of the lease.
Laura Swanson would like to know what the Village looks like and what needs to be done. She would like to know the expectations for the Village and the restoration plans, along with an updated business/ capital improvement plan.
A3D Mamadou Diop, President and Debra Crosby
Request for use of the Common. Need Council approval also. The Commission would like them to come to next meeting to discuss.
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the Latino Americano festival at the Common on Saturday August 30, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (event from 12:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
James Shea seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Present
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the request from the Andruszkiewwicz scholarship to use Camp Naumkeag after their annual golf tournament. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Hillary Brierley of the North Shore Medical Center requesting use of the Common for the Cancer Walk on June 22, 2008. MaryAnn Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Financial Report
Golf Course Witch House updated balances.
Superintendent Report – Doug Bollen
Recreation report
Golf League donation fee
Chris Burke made a motion to have a donation fee of $25.00 per tee time for all leagues. A maximum donation per league on the weekdays will be $100.00 (Monday – Friday) MaryAnn Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
James Shea Pat Curtin
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Awards night January 30, 2007 @ 7:00p.m. Wednesday. Salem News will be invited. They will serve coffee, deserts, and water. The Mayor will give out plaques.
Peabody Street Park was signed.
Golf Course Concession’s RFP is out.
DiBiasi Park is getting $5,000.00 having a meeting with neighborhood to see what they want to do with it.
Old Business
None.
New Business
2008 – schedule
Laura Swanson made a motion to adopt the parliament of procedures. Roberts Rules of Order.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Present
James Shea Pat Curtin
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Monday February 25, 2008 at the Park and Recreation Community Center located on Broad Street.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Park and Recreation Commission Laura Swanson made a motion to adjourn.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Chris Burke
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
Colleen A. Thibodeau
Clerk
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