Chris Burke, Chairperson
Dr. Pat Curtin
James Shea
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
The Park and Recreation Commission held a meeting on Tuesday October 20, 2009 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
Chris Burke
Amy Everitt
Laura Swanson (late to meeting)
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the August minutes. Amy Everitt seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Ellen Talkowsky requesting permission to have the Fireworks at Franklin Street playground. She checked with the Company that is building the new playground and got the ok to do the fireworks.
The show will be 7 minutes of fireworks, there will be a band playing on Washington Street.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the request for Franklin Park to have the fireworks on October 31, 2009. Amy Everitt seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Amy Everitt made a motion to approve the use of the island along the Hawthorne Blvd. for vendors and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, October 30, and 31.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the Jazz and Soul Festival at the Salem Willows Shell and use of the Sun Houses also. This includes 40 vendors who are local small arts and craftsmen and are a nonprofit organization.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Superintendent Report
Recreation programs
Recreation revenue and expense reports
Winter Island report – William Hanger would like a vote on fees done at next months meeting.
Annual Report done and passed in by Doug Bollen
Ice rink at the Salem Common
Golf Specials for Golf Course
High Street playground bids will be in next week.
Pat Curtin made a motion to approve the proposed golf special for November requested by Dick Drew, he can run this special at his disgression: $13.00 per person or 2 people with a cart for $36.00. Monday – Friday.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
Wild Turkey Run November 26, 2009 up to 200 runners so far!
Budget Report
Witch House had an excellent September
Willows Meters – what needs to be done down the Willows? With the money being made by the meters, what should be worked on. Chris Burke suggested they use some of the funds to resurface the tennis courts at the Willows.
Capital Report
Mack Park stairs report with pictures hand out.
High Street – new fence.
Pickman Park – basketball court needs to be resurfaced in the Spring, estimated cost $4800.00.
Pat Curtin made a motion to adjourn the October meeting. Laura Swanson seconded.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes Nays Absent
Chris Burke James Shea
Dr. Pat Curtin
Laura Swanson
Amy Everitt
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2009at 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. Amy Everitt 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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