Chris Burke, Chairperson
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
The Park and Recreation Commission held a meeting on Tuesday June 16, 2009 at 6:45 P.M. at the Park, Recreation and Community Center located on Broad Street.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Amy Everitt
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the May minutes. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
Jeanine Haendiges – Carol Johnson Associates – to discuss Furlong Park
Hand out – diagram of new park that was presented and proposed.
*backstop with canopy – 6 ft fence
*playground will be rehabbed equipment with keeping the old swings
*core rubber flooring is about $14. - $17. Per square ft. total approx. $30 - $35,000.00
James Shea would like to see a priority list set for the playground. James Shea would like a priority to be that a 15 ft’ fence not 10’ is placed in left field in front of the playground. That is very important to keep the kids safe.
James would like to see a list of the neighborhoods’ priorities.
list of expenses and itemized spending to be done.
See the CDM’s findings of the land.
Chris Burke said it’s hard to vote when it’s only been on the agenda for 2 days.
Beverly McSwiggin Ward 6 – asked if the land would be tested by LSP? Mrs. Haendiges said she doesn’t think so. Another concern of Mrs. McSwiggin’s was the parking; if this park is new and beautiful there will be a lot of people wanting to come. Where will they all park.
Jim Tredwell – presented a parcel map of 20 Franklin Street, he wants to see Ferris give the land back to the City where there could be parking spaces made.
James Shea made a motion to approve the plan with the following 2 safety concerns being met that: 15’ fence on left field side facing tot lot. The sandbox needs to be safe, not concrete. Safety bucket swing for the handicap must also be purchased. Amy seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
Laura Swanson would like to see a list of monies as priority. The Commission would like Doug Bollen to invite Kathy Win and Kerri Duques from the Planning Department to next meeting.
Sara Gaddipadi – Common tot lot – a picture of the plan with donation information.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the design as presented, to be installed by Parents United and the Playground then is transferred back to the Park and Recreation Department. Also approval of phase one which is the 2-5 year old play set, and placing a fundraising sign to be installed by Tom O’Shea at the Common. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
Communications and Correspondence
SCNA Concerts - Michael Coleman
James Shea made a motion to approve the SCNA Concerts at the Salem Common. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the YMCA’s 9th Annual Witch City Triathlon on August 2nd 2009. Amy Everitt Seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
Anita Gokey – Food co-op
James Shea made a motion to approve the Food Co-Op. June through November on Tuesdays & Thursdays, with approval from the Board of Health. Pat Curtin seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
OLD BUSINESS
none
NEW BUSINESS
The Commissioners have a plaque for MaryAnn Curtin for her dedication and time served on the board.
James Shea asked what is going on with the Fort House at Winter Island. Doug Bollen said that he did have a permit but went way too far with his building. He has been told to take some of the structure down. James Shea asked that Mr. St.Pierre check on that situation for safety reasons.
SUPT. REPORT
Mayors Cup $5,000.00
Pool report by Doug
Bench Donations by Wal-Mart – 5 small benches
High Street Playground – CBGB money put in $59,000.00
Mack Park Bids
The Commissioners unanimously voted “Highly Advantageous” on all the General conditions and requirements form.
Amy liked option C. Pat liked option A because it was spread out. Chris liked option C. Laura liked option A also because it was spread out. James also likes option A.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the O’Brien & Sons’ RFP option A. James Shea seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Laura Swanson
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Amy Everitt
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday July 21, 2009, at the Park and Recreation Community Center located on Broad Street.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Park and Recreation Commission James Shea made a motion to adjourn. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
James Shea
Chris Burke
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Colleen A. Thibodeau
Clerk
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