Melville Park Minutes
March 5, 2008 |
Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 by E.Rizy, Chairperson
- Special Meeting to Consider two expenditures
- The following members were present: P. Higgins, Co-Chair; T. Gray, K. Ptak, J. Richard, P. Botelho, G. Kinnunen & E. Rizy,
Tools for Park Maintenance: buy a Brush Hog for
installation on Campground tractor to clear trails
where feasible. P. Higgins and P. Botelho mentioned
DPW equipment, if available, is run by a single DPW
operator and is not available on weekends when
Committee volunteers would be present to assist.
Significant park areas need brush cutting to restore
formerly broad trails and picnic areas. Motion was
made by J. Richard, seconded by P. Botelho, to
purchase a Brush Hog from the John Deere company for
trail clearing and obstruction removal. Motion
approved unanimously.
Mott Farm Road Ditch: E. Rizy had contacted Portsmouth
DPW to request help in clearing the ditch of bushes
and trees, to increase the flow of water down to the
bay and not across the road. DPW was unable to commit
at this time.
P. Botelho proposed to rent a mini-excavator
($400/weekend) to clear the ditch on the north side of
Mott Farm Road. Where the water is running out of
King’s Grant and flooding the road, P. Botelho
proposed to trench the road and lay pipe and gravel in
the ditch to keep water on the ditch, flowing tow the
bay and off the Mott Farm road. 40 yds. of crushed
stone would cover the ditch, acting as filters for
leaves and trash, and prevent any child from coming to
har. This would be accomplished starting in middle
March with help offered from P. Higgins, L. and B.
Bryant, and other Committee members. Motion to approve
by G. Kinnunen, with J. Richard, second. Approved
unanimously.
E. Rizy, chair, will confer with the Town Finance
Director Friday, 7 March, to confirm expenditures will
be approved.
Next Meeting: March 12 at Town Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
Edward Rizy
Acting Secretary
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