Minutes of Melville Park Committe
Date: Dec 7, 2011
Attendance:
J. Emerson, E. Rizy, L. Lesinski, J. Richard, T Gray, G. Kinnunen G. Williams, J. Wesner, D. Sly, W. White
Excused Absence:
Guests: Evan McHenry
Reports
Minutes:
From Nov meeting accepted, motion by G. Williams, 2nd J. Richard Finance: Balance ~9.3K, discussion about listing of line items, questions from P.Kesson about payment of funds presented to Council, all of which should have come out of our current budget.
Correspondence: none
Scout Projects: E. McHenry needs an additional $400 to complete walkways due to the expanded width. Motion made to provide funds by J.Emerson, 2nd J.Richard

New Business Nominations for 2012 Officers: tabled until January
Tour of Park by DEM: memorandum submitted by J.Richard, successful meeting which established personal contacts for future projects
Drainage Problem at Bayview: Aquidneck construction performing work.
Lab Testing for Pond 8: still waiting for information from Salve. Commercial lab to perform analysis for ~$450. Motion made by J.Richard, 2nd J.Emerson to fund this work.
Fall/ Winter Cleanup: Work needed to cutback around Pond 1 by DEM recommendation, work to be done on December 17.

OLD Business Trail Status: tree down on Orange, others ok but very wet
Mott Farm Road: discussion about role of RIDOT and the drainage problems.
Action Items: G. Williams to contact Aquidneck Construction for estimates to compete repairs
Planning for Winter Walk: Date: February 25, G. Kinnunen reminds members to email her with 5 places they would choose to place posters when available.

Adjourn 8:10 PM. Motion J Emerson, 2nd J.Richard
Next Meeting: January 4, 2011 7 PM Town Hall

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