| |  Minutes of Melville Park Committee | Date: Oct 14, 2009 Attendance: E. Rizy , J. Richard, J. Emerson, G. Steeley, G. Kinnunen, P. Higgins, T. Gray Notified Absences: J.Reed, G.Williams Absences: P. Botelho, L.Bryant Reports Minutes: no changes, previous meetings accepted, motion G. Kinnunen, 2nd T.Gray Finance: Budget accepted as presented balance ~ $15K when all are combined Old Business Park Signing: extended discussion about sign from Liptak and the improper location. Committee agreed to move sign to the top of Smith Road replacing the hiking and fishing signs. Hiking and Fishing signs will be moved to Sullivan Road. A motion to complete this was made by J. Emerson, 2nd by T. Gray and accepted. Liptak will be approached to replace the “next right” wording with an Arrow pointing right and obtain an estimate to add two lower slats one with the words “hiking trails” and a second with the words “fishing”. Final approval for changes to be discussed at next meeting. Discussion about need to move the “closed for illegal dumping” sign from roadside to gate. ACTION ITEMS: J.Richard and T. Gray to move Liptak sign. T Gray to move fish/hike signs to SW corner of Sullivan and Bradford. J. Richard to contact Liptak for an estimate for changes listed above. E. Rizy to move dumping sign. T. Gray to follow up with B.Bryant about parking sign for lower lot Trail Status/ Autumn Cleanup: Need for movement of stepping stones below Pond 9. Discussion about need to keep fishing paths open, group agreed to hold a trail day for cleanup on a date to be determined. ACTION ITEMS: J.Emerson to contact G.Williams about availability and the use of his chain saw. E. Rizy to move stepping stone with assistance from T. Gray Scout Project status: scouts returning from hiatus, no specific plans Mott Farm Road Improvements: work appears to be partially completed. ACTION ITEM: E. Rizy to contact P. Botelho about remaining materials on Mott Farm Road. Budget Process: group agreed that there is a need for a separate budget and that discussion of J.Richard’s proposal needs a workshop meeting for discussion. Members are asked to thoroughly review said proposal and be prepared to discuss individual line items. We also need input from K Gleason as Town Council Representative as to the best approach. ACTION ITEM: all members review budget. E Rizy to contact K.Gleason about potential dates for budget workshop meeting. New Business Pond 8 Project: questions about the need for DEM permitting before embarking on any work ACTION ITEM: E. Rizy to contact DEM about same Membership: several members listed in Town clerks office have not participated in meetings for more than three consecutive sessions. ACTION ITEM: E. Rizy to email said members to verify their resignations from the committee and notify the town clerk after he receives the responses. Ad for New Members: committee to write newspaper ad to solicit new members, current advertising from Town Clerk’s office not appropriate to committee activities, discussion for next meeting. Progress Report for Council: group agreed need exists, will be discussed at next meeting. Important to keep Council informed especially if we want a separate line item in budget. Further discussion needed Adjourn at 8:55 PM. Motion J. Emerson, 2nd G. Steeley |