James Shea, Chairperson
Chris Burke,
Dr. Pat Curtin
MaryAnn Curtin
Laura Swanson
The Park and Recreation Commission held it’s meeting on Monday February 25, 2008 at 6:45 P.M. at the Park, Recreation and Community Center located on Broad Street.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
MINUTES
Dr. Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2008 meeting. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
VISITORS
Ellen Talkowsky requesting the use of the Salem Willows for the Salem State College Spring Fling. They will be utilizing the cottages and have inflatable fun, no live entertainment. They are self-insured and she has the liability waiver and all applications done, and police detail.
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the application submitted by Ellen Talkowsky for Wednesday April 23, 2008. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Peter Gifford – Harbormaster at the Winter Island would like to run boat storage. Pat Curtin would like to see where the boats would be going. They will be all recreation boats, no commercial boats. Laura Swanson wants to know if it needs to go out for an RFP.
Pat Curtin made a motion to ask the City Solicitor if we can lease this or go out for an RFP. Does it need to go before the City Council? Can the funds go into an account for Winter Island or do they go into the general fund. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Tom Moran use of the Salem Common for the Salem Muster – 300 – 500 men start at the Armory Park.
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the use of the Salem Common on April 19, 2008 with fees waived. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
A3D Debra Crosby – Mamadou Diop African Development through Dance and Drum
Pat Curtin made a motion to waiver the fee for the use of the Common for one day and allows them to do a fundraiser for the tot lot at the Common for the use of the next day. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
The Commission would like the Salem Common Association to Contact Mamadou regarding the fundraiser.
Peter Smolianov – Salem State College – Muscle Beach
Grant seeking proposal
The students at Salem State are doing this project. They would need 15’ X 15’ space; this would be for all ages. The Commission asked if this would be handicap accessible? This is just a raw idea right now. They would like to send out for grants. The Commission was in favor of this plan.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the concept, and would like to cooperate with Salem State College on their outdoor fitness center at a park. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Superintendent’s Report – Doug Bollen
Recreation report – Golf Course - Witch House
Pat Curtin made a motion to appropriate $17,000.00 from the Golf Course receipts to pay for the electricity and golf carts, and oil for the Golf Course. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Golf Course Concession Bid – Engine House, Peter Dragon 71 Lafayette Street.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the bid for the Engine House for the Golf Course Concession. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
The City Council approved the $5,000.00 for a consult for the golf course.
Park and Recreation Awards night went well. The Commission would like to send a letter of thanks to the Cable Co.
Laura Swanson made a motion to approve the drafted letter to Paul L’Hereoux and the City of Salem School Department. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
CBDG – Mary Jane Lee Park and Palmer Cove resurfaced the basketball courts. They are looking into a handicap swing.
Pioneer Village – RFP
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the revised RFP for Pioneer Village. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the Wicked Running Club sign to be placed at Forest River. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the decision to apply for a grant to fix the Witch House roof. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Old Business
Salem Common - City Council
-Traffic plan
-Need to know the language of all of the ordinances.
New Business
Laura Swanson made a motion to write a letter to the City Council requesting a Council liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2008 at the Park and Recreation Community Center located on Broad Street.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Park and Recreation Commission Pat Curtin made a motion to adjourn.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Dr. Pat Curtin MaryAnn Curtin
James Shea Chris Burke
Laura Swanson
Colleen A. Thibodeau
Clerk
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