| |  Minutes of Melville Park Committe | Date: May 12, 2010 Attendance: E. Rizy , J. Richard, J. Emerson, D.Sly, T. Gray, L. Lesinski, G. Williams, G. Kinnunen Excused Absence: J.Reed Absence:G. Steeley, P. Higgins, P. Botelho Reports Minutes: accepted with changes, motion J. Richard, 2nd G.Kinnunen Finance: balance $9764, G. Kinnunen to clarify stone expense of ~$2400 to G. Lopes Correspondence: E. Rizy has drafted a letter to R. Driscoll concerning possible acquisition of land abutting Park at the northern end of Tank Farm 1 to enable pond stocking and emergency access Old Business Gates: further discussion about “prevailing wage” ACTION ITEM: G. Williams to contact D&D Fence to determine if they conform to “prevailing wage”, if they do, provide information to D. Faucher Trail Status: Trails dry and in good shape. New markers placed on Orange trail. Erosion on Mott Farm Road, waiting for response from Public works about possible repair. Scouts completed some clearing on same. Budget: Submitted to Town Council, further discussion about long-range plan to be submitted for 2011-12 Pond 8 Project: E. Rizy has contacted Roger Williams University and received feedback that there may be some interest in a summer volunteer. Discussion relative to the need to provide any volunteer with the PARE report to determine what permits are needed from DEM ACTION ITEM: E. Rizy to contact P. Higgins to obtain the copy of the PARE report Public Relations: Discussion about the need to develop a “new member” folder. ACTION ITEM: G. Kinnunen to put several items together for a new member folder: maps, rules & regulations, website info etc. Scout Projects: potential projects…erosion near boardwalk, green trail work, clearing area near railroad tracks at the end of red trail, clearing of trees in the spillway, park animal census, park tree and plant census with potential for tree marking Dam Clearance: day laborer unable to do scope of work. Discussion about seeking bids from tree services. Area needs to be clearly delineated and clearing needs exactly defined before any bids are solicited. Committee agrees this will be an expensive project and may run into next year, Town funds may be needed as may be beyond our budget capabilities. New Members: Discussion about need for more working members. Potential for circulating fliers in abutting neighborhoods King’s Grant and Leland Point. Possible placement of committee needs flier on lower bulletin board. Action Item: J. Richard to draft letter to persons suggested by Council representatives inviting them to join the committee New Business School Committee Interaction: J. Richard would like to solicit School Committee for a representative in order to engage Portsmouth schools in park activities. Discussion relative to parental concerns regarding ticks, poison ivy and other hazards in Park Adjourn at 8:25 PM. Motion J. Richard, 2nd G. Williams Next Meeting: June 9, 2010 7 PM Town Hall |