# parks-commission — 27 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-agenda-134.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-02-15-agenda-134.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152023-134 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member AGENDA Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7pm Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access channel and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1.Open meeting 2.Approval of Minutes 3.Town Manager Update / Facilities Director Updates 4.Parking Ordinance: Discussion and policy parameters 5.IFB Marshall Park: Review of Draft, comments, discussions on incorporating grant languages, suggestions for moving forward and final draft plan. 6.Chair Updates 7.Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 17.Next meeting date / agenda 18.Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-agenda-138.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-02-15-agenda-138.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152023-138 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Dave Passios, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member 978.582.4160 520 Chase Rd Lunenburg, MA 01462 AMENDED AGENDA Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7pm - Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access channel and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Appointment 7:10pm: Anthony Caiozzo, Lunenburg Skate Park President: Skate Park project and design update 4. Appointment 7:30pm: Greg LaFreniere: Lunenburg Youth Baseball League Update 5. Town Manager Update / Facilities Director Updates 6. Communication from Counsel of Virginia Wolfram, 45 Parmenter Rd re: 51 Parmenter Rd 7. Parking Ordinance: Discussion and policy parameters 8. IFB Marshall Park: Review of Draft, comments, discussions on incorporating grant languages, suggestions for moving forward and final draft plan. 9. Chair Updates 10. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 17. Next meeting date / agenda 18. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-minutes-134.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-02-15-minutes-134.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152023-134 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ===PAGE 4=== ===PAGE 5=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-minutes-138.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-02-15-minutes-138.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152023-138 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ===PAGE 4=== ===PAGE 5=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-22-agenda-135.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-03-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-03-22-agenda-135.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03222023-135 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Dave Passios, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member 978.582.4160 520 Chase Rd Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel . The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 792 737 0353. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Facilities Director Update 3. Park Commission Projects Spreadsheet: Review and Discussion 4. Foul Ball Nets at Marshall 5. Set Town Beach Opening and Closing Dates 6. Earth Day Events with Conservation Commission: Plans, Dates, and Commissioners Availability 7. Notice of Intent Filing and Site Plan for Lunenburg Skate Park 8. Marshall Park renovation project funding update 9. Meeting with Select Board regarding ARPA 10. Discussing on naming rights 11. Discussion on Town Beach use by education institutions 12. Chair Updates 13. Approval of minutes 14. Upcoming Meeting dates 15. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 16. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-22-minutes-135.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-03-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-03-22-minutes-135.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03222023-135 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Park Commission Minutes March 22, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member March 22, 2023 MINUTES Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Dave Passios, Christopher Sullivan, and Patrick Hakey Absent: none Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Facilities Director Update C. Ruth gave the following updates to the Commission: • The Town Beach House, all major structural work is complete. • Snack Shack at McNally field, contractor has been hired to remove the top half of the building. C. Ruth reminded the contractor to save the sign. • A Recreation Director has been hired. Angela Clement will be starting on Monday, March 27, 2023. C. Ruth stated her days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Town Beach staff, Beach Director and the lifegaurds from last year will be returning. • Budget update, an additional $5,000 in staffing has been added for programming and $10,000 for the purchase of service accounts. • Marshall Park, revised quotes have been received for the schemetic design. • Working on permitting to get the weeds treated at the Town Beach and Marshall Pond. • Marshall Pond light post will be taken out by the DPW. • Wallace Park basketball court surface is on the Capital Plan. • Veterans Park upkeep, C. Ruth will take the landscapers around when the weather breaks. • Fitzgerald, fence is on and locked and the sign has been rehung. The baseball field needs some work • Town Beach sand will be addressed in the Spring. • Powell Field vandalism damage had been repaired. The outfield needs to be seeded. • Marshall Park Softball Field, to be addressed when the snow is gone. ===PAGE 2=== Park Commission Minutes March 22, 2023 Page 4 of 4 • Marshall Field 90-foot diamond, still trying to assess damage and the structural integrity of the poles. Fencing needs to be fixed also. • D. Passios asked if the basketball court could be crack sealed before the resurfacing is done. C. Ruth will reach out to the appropriate people. A. Lockwood asked C. Ruth to have the fencing company look at the fence at the Marshall Park softball field. Next item on the agenda, Set Town Beach Opening and Closing Dates K. Menard stated Massachussetts General Law allows for seasonal staffing up to 20 weeks. K. Menard made a motion requesting the seasonal employees application be submitted to the state with the dates of May 8 through September 22, 2023. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll Call V ote: K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes P. Hakey - yes D. Passios - yes A. Lockwood - yes K. Menard suggested possibly opening June 24 - September 4, 2023. A. Lockwood would like to see the beach open on the weekends in June and through the first weekend in September if staffing allows. D. Passios suggested C. Ruth inquiry to adding another session to the swim lessons if staffing allows. A. Lockwood noted a Saturday sessions were not very consistent with attendance but it is a benefit for working families. K. Menard noted the Red Cross certification for smim lessons needs to be applied for early. K. Menard reminded C. Ruth there is a policy for portable toilets. C. Sullivan stated the company needs to be aware of the placement of the toilets. Next on the agenda, Earth Day Events with Conservation Commission: Plans, Dates, and Commissioners Availability A. Lockwood reviewed the properties and the project to be complete with the Commission. The following was noted: • D. Passios will be the contact for Wallace Park. The playground and the woods are to be done April 22, 2023 9 am - noon. The Lions Club will be supplying drinks and snacks. • C. Sullivan will be at Veterans Park April 8, 2023 9 am - noon. P. Hackey will assist if possible. • A. Lockwood will be available April 2 or 9, 2023. ===PAGE 3=== Park Commission Minutes March 22, 2023 Page 4 of 4 • A. Lockwood will reach out to the Little League. A. Lockwood asked C. Ruth to reach out to the DPW for trash bags. A. Lockwood noted she would run the flyer in the Ledger and on Social Media Next on the agenda, Notice of Intent Filing and Site Plan for Lunenburg Skate Park A. Lockwood stated she has signed the document and it is in the meeting folder. This will allow them to start the permitting process with Conservation Commission. A. Lockwood noted no building permit or a site plan are required. A. Lockwood indicated she and K. Menard discussed with Town Counsel what the Commission wanted. Town Council has done a draft of the Right of Entry. A. Lockwood asked G. Roy about maintenance and which standard will be used for concrete. G. Roy will get that information to the Commission. D. Passios commented to the design team having a periodic maintenance schedule would be very helpful in the design proposal. Next on the agenda, Marshall Park renovation project funding update A. Lockwood indicated state grants and ARPA funds are available. C. Sullivan read an email received from the Town Manager indicating $250,000 was earmarked for the fiscal 2024 state budget. A. Lockwood spoke with the Town Manager about requesting funds for different phases. This would require a lot of work from the Commission. A. Lockwood indicated the Town Manager suggested asking for just one set amount to fully fund the project for 2024 Town Meeting for FY2025, FY2026 & FY2027. D. Passios asked if anyone had looked into Federal funding. A. Lockwood spoke to M. Jeffreys and has asked the Town Manager to look into that. Next on the agenda, Meeting with Select Board regarding ARPA The Commission discussed dates that would work for them in April. A. Lockwood will check those dates with the Town Manager. Next on the agenda, Discussing on naming rights - tabled Next on the agenda, Discussion on Town Beach use by education institutions K. Menard reviewed the rental form and suggested adding wording such as, the Parks Commission encourages educational program with no fee for use with prior approval. ===PAGE 4=== Park Commission Minutes March 22, 2023 Page 4 of 4 C. Sullivan suggests the wording of “school related “. D. Passios suggested having the Facilities and Recreation Directors address this when needed. D. Passios noted the target date is April 13, 2023 and if C. Ruth is not available D. Passios will be there. Next item on the agenda, Chair Updates Fitzgerald Field A. Lockwood discussed the damage to the baseball field from the snowmobiles. A. Lockwood stated the Snow Riders offered to help and A. Lockwood informed C. Ruth of that. Next on the agenda, Approval of minutes K. Menard made a motion to approve the minutes from January 2023. D. Passios seconded. Roll call vote, (4-0-1) motion carried. D. Passios abstained. Last item on the agenda: Next meeting April 19, 2023 at 7 pm. Last item on the agenda, other business that may come before the Board. C. Sullivan indicated he was approached by the 300th Anniversary Committee who would like to have someone from Parks on the Committee. C. Sullivan volunteered to represent the Commission. K. Menard wanted to publicly thank the Powell family for helping fix the damage that was done at Marshall Park. D. Passios was perplexed by the Select Board’s delay to appoint the new Recreation Director and this same item was on the agenda for last night’s meeting. D. Passios noted the Commission has not met the new hire. D. Passios saw that at the meeting a member asked if the Parks Commission was on board with the appointment and the Town Manager stated the Parks Chair has been involved in the process and she assumed the Park Commission was on board. He feels as a commission we have had zero involvement in the process and that it was a blatant over statement last night. D. Passios stated he will not be running for re-elction in May. A. Lockwood thanked D. Passios for his years of service. Adjourned: 9:04 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-11-agenda-133.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-04-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-04-11-agenda-133.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112023-133 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member AGENDA Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8pm Joint meeting with SelectBoard In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https:// zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174-0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1.Open meeting 2.8:00pm joint meeting with SelectBoard - Funding Plan and ARPA Funding Request for Marshall Park 3.Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-11-minutes-133.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-04-11 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-04-11-minutes-133.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112023-133 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Chris Sullivan, Member MINUTES April 11, 2023 Joint meeting with Select Board Ana Lockwood called the Parks Commission meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Present - A. Lockwood, K. Menard, D. Passios A.Lockwood presented the attached power point presentation to the Select Board. The board thanked Ms. Lockwood for the presentation. Mr. Alonzo asked what amount of ARPA funding is uncommitted. Ms. Lemieux stated $2.3 million. ARPA funds must be committed by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. Ms. Lockwood stated her best case scenario would be breaking ground next summer after baseball season. Construction to completion would take 18 months; breaking ground by 2024 and completion by 2026. Discussion about the grant application process and deadlines for applying. K. Menard noted that their April 19th meeting is a community meeting with WOLA via ZOOM and we are starting the schematic phase. This will be the first of multiple community meetings. The Parks Commission also reported they are continuing on with their Earth Day projects and it's been very successful so far. Last week the Cub Scouts helped work on Veterans Park and two groups working at the Lane Property (Holman Street) removing invasive plants with more projects the upcoming weekend. More information is on the town website, Town Facebook page and also the Parks and Recreation page. K. Menard motioned and D. Passios seconded to adjourn at 8:14pm. Passed 3-0. ===PAGE 2=== April 11,2023 The Future ofLunenburg's ARPA Funds & the Success of Marshall Park Renovation Project ===PAGE 3=== ===PAGE 4=== Select Board Requests •How far will ARPA funds get the project •Sources of funding for the remainder of the project •Grant information and deadlines •Evidence that funding is needed right now ===PAGE 5=== Source of Funding: Combination of Public & Private Grants ARPA Funds General Fund Regular Debt ===PAGE 6=== General Fund Regular Debt •Our Policy: Cap of 4% for Net Regular Debt to Levy ✓If the Marshall Park renovation construction is fully debt funded by the town, $5.2 mil, it would represent1.68% of the levy •Our Policy: Cap of14% for Aggregate DebtService Costs to Total Levy ✓If the Marshall Park renovation construction is fully debtfunded by the town, $5.2 mil, it would represent 1.53% of total levy If ARPA and grant funds are used, these numbers will be lower ===PAGE 7=== $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Cost TimelineConceptual Design: $36K Property Survey: $18K Schematic Design: $45K Construction & Bid Docs: $50K Construction Phase 1: $3.3M ConstructionPhase2: $1.5M Construction Phase 3: $271K Construction Phase 4: $86K Project Cost in Thousands ===PAGE 8=== $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Construction Phase 1: $3.3M Construction Phase 3: $271K Construction Phase 4: $86K Progress from $2M of ARPA funding Cost Timeline Project Cost in Thousands ConstructionPhase2: $1.5M ===PAGE 9=== $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Construction Phase 1: $3.3M Construction Phase 3: $271K Construction Phase 4: $86KProgress from $2M of ARPA funding + $2M of grants Cost Timeline Project Cost in Thousands ConstructionPhase2: $1.5M ===PAGE 10=== $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Progress from $2M of ARPA funding + $2M of grants Remaining to fund from borrowing = $1.1M T otal Cost to T own = $1.3M Construction Phase 1: $3.3M Cost Timeline Project Cost in Thousands ConstructionPhase2: $1.5M ===PAGE 11=== $0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Progress from $1M of ARPA funding + $1M of grants Remaining to fund from borrowing = $3.1M Construction Phase 1: $3.3M Cost Timeline Project Cost in Thousands T otal Cost to T own = $3.3M ConstructionPhase2: $1.5M ===PAGE 12=== Demonstrating community support for the strongest grant applications Maximizinggrantsopportunities with a dollar-for-dollar match Minimizing borrowing to $1M, as opposed to $5M Breaking ground on the project within the next calendar year $2 million inARPA Funds Now Means ===PAGE 13=== Detailed Grant Information ===PAGE 14=== What makes afundingapplicationattractive? •ARPA give us the funding needed to apply for matching grants without obstacles or delays •Project Merits: Multi-generational, accessible for all, adds multiple uses to a centrally located public park •Project Readiness: Shovel Ready projects receive higher marks •Community Support:Ability to show community support also receives higher marks •Having an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan ===PAGE 15=== ParklandAcquisitions& RenovationsforCommunities (PARC)Grant AARP CommunityChallenge LandandWater Conservation Fund GrantProgram(LWCF) MunicipalAmericanswith DisabilitiesActImprovement Upto$250K August 20223 Playground, walkingpath,parking lot $15K - $50K January 2024 We would apply for the Pickleball courts. June 2023 Upto$400Kforcommunities thatarelargerthan35,000 residentsorprojectswithmore than100parkingspaces.Cannot beappliedtosameproject features as the LWCFGrant. January 2024 Up to$1 million forprojects thathavesignificantimpacton climateresiliency GRANTS AVAILABLE ===PAGE 16=== OPEN No max Amount. Bathrooms, water and sewer connections OPEN $100K - $250K Dog Park November 2023 Up to $60K Trails leading to a viewing dock at Marshall Pond GRANTS AVAILABLE MassTrailsGrant TheStantonFoundation USDALoans&Grants ===PAGE 17=== Upto$2millioninfundingopportunities Land and Water ConservationFundGrant Program(LWCF) $50K - $1M ParklandAcquisitionsand RenovationsforCommunities (PARC)GrantUpto$400K AARP CommunityChallenge Upto$50K TheStantonFoundation $100K - $250K USDALoans& Grants No Max MunicipalAmericans withDisabilitiesAct ImprovementGrant Upto$250K MassTrailsGrant Up to$60K ===PAGE 18=== Questions? ===PAGE 19=== Phases and Costs ===PAGE 20=== Phase 1 •Parking for 94 vehicles with lot wide enough for emergency vehicles •ADA compliant walkway to park •Basketball Court •Pickleball Courts •Pavillion •Bathrooms •Concession Stand / Restroom Building •Universally accessible playground Phase 1 Cost: $3.3mil ===PAGE 21=== Phase 2 •Parking for 38 cars off Chestnut St. •Upgrades and reorientation of the 90' Baseball field and Softball field •ADA compliant walking paths Phase 2 Cost: $1.48mil ===PAGE 22=== Phase 3 •Dog Park •4 ft wide walking path to Marshall Pond •Overlook/Platform toward southern end of Marshall Pond Phase 3 Cost: $270k ===PAGE 23=== Phase 4 •Pocket park along Highland St. •Overlook/Platform on northern end of Marshall Pond •Small Parking lot for a couple of cars •Phase 4 Cost: $86k ===PAGE 24=== Support ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-19-agenda-131.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-04-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-04-19-agenda-131.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04192023-131 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-19-minutes-131.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-04-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-04-19-minutes-131.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04192023-131 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ===PAGE 4=== ===PAGE 5=== ===PAGE 6=== ===PAGE 7=== ===PAGE 8=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-24-agenda-132.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-05-24 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-05-24-agenda-132.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05242023-132 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Chris Sullivan, Member Colleen Shapiro, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel . The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 . If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. WOLA & Meridian Schematic Design Presentation 3. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 4. Reorganization of the board 5. Master Plan Steering Committee 6. Skatepark construction timeline 7. Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote 8. Gen Ness Celebration 9. Beach House Workday 10. Earth Day Celebrations Wrap up 11. Chair Updates 12. Approval of minutes 13. Upcoming Meeting dates 14. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 15. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-24-minutes-132.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-05-24 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-05-24-minutes-132.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05242023-132 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 61 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member Pat Hakey, Member Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Colleen Shapiro, and Christopher Sullivan Absent: Patrick Hakey Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, WOLA & Meridian Schematic Design presentation K. Ostermier briefly discussed the diagrammatic overall plan •Massachusetts Avenue entry adjusted to be a 2 way •Parking spaces 75, 2 different surfaces, paved and gravel or a pervious pavement •Skatepark in revised location as provided by the Skate Park team •Concession area with pavilions and restrooms •Playground •A Basketball and 3 Pickleball courts. •Softball and 90 foot Baseball diamond, path between has been removed and batting cages added •Restrooms near the proposed septic •Athletic storage added •Chestnut street parking lot has been reworked and walls added •Dog park where existing Basketball courts were •Trails added, one of which leads to an observation platform that overlooks the pond •Five parking spot off Highland Street, a Pocket Park and a picnic area ===PAGE 2=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 62 C. Sullivan asked if the gravel part of the parking lot be lined/marked. C. Sullivan suggested the Massachusetts Ave lot not have 2 way traffic. K. Menard asked if there was a way to have an exit out of the gravel area of the lot. K. Ostermier stated she will look into it. A. Lockwood wants to make sure the walkway will be ADA compliant. Also, the walking trails. K. Ostermier stated they are still working on the grading for the trails. C. Sullivan asked if the 90 foot diamond could also accommodate a rectangular field for soccer. K. Ostermier will look into that option. T. Laford asked more lots couldn’t be added to the gravel lot. N. Betts will address this later in the presentation. T. Laford asked about security cameras. A. Lockwood stated this is something that will be discussed in the next phase of the project. C. Ruth indicated 300 feet is not enough for the foul ball pole, they should be 325 feet. N. Betts explained the gravel lot has to meet with MassDEP Stormwater standards. N. Betts explained the grading for the stormwater and the drainage system. N. Betts indicated Greg Roy has proposed stormwater efforts for the Skatepark, they will work together on getting a final design. N. Betts indicated the grading for the pathways is 4% and the parking lot is 2%. C. Sullivan asked if there was a way to create a turnaround at the end of the Massachusetts Ave parking lot. N. Betts stated they could make 2 spots into turn around areas only. A. Lockwood asked about the maintenance of the basins and the reservoirs. N. Betts stated the chamber systems rarely fails quickly. The systems themselves are susceptible to the water that gets into them. A. Lockwood asked about the life expectancy of the chamber system. C. Ruth stated if they are maintained correctly they will last a significant time. ===PAGE 3=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 63 A. Lockwood asked about the possibility of bringing water and sewer in through the Massachusetts Ave entrance. N. Betts stated it could be an expense because of all the ledge but we can look into the possibility. A. Lockwood asked about the options for the septic near the pavilion. N. Betts would have to go back and look at it to see about upgrades. K. Ostermier explained to the Commission the next phases and the 3 chapters. 1.Site Preparation plan which includes demolition of existing structures as needed. 2.Layout and Materials 3.Planting and Lighting T. Lanford asked if the lighting is designed to shine down.K. Ostermier stated they are designed for that. A. Lockwood asked where the cave was located on the plan. K. Ostermier stated it is Northwest of the existing Little League field. Next item on the agenda, Facilities Director and Recreation Director updates C. Ruth gave the following updates: •The net is up at the 90 foot diamond. •The landscaper have ensured the fields will be mowed the Friday before Memorial Day. •Working on the newsstand for the beach but waiting on the Conservation Commission. A. Clement gave the following updates: •3 classes are up and running, Snaology, MA Sports and Best Soccer. •A lot of beach memberships have sold, mostly families. •Swim lesson registration have come in. K. Menard ask what the deadline was for the Basketball Camp. A. Clement will send a message to Isaiah for clarification. Next item on the agenda, Gen Ness Celebration Public Comment ===PAGE 4=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 64 Kalyn, Gwen, Caroline, Teresa, Molly and Lacey, Girl Scout Cadets, Troop 30638 spoke about Gen Nass and her importance to them. The Troop is proposing the Lunenburg Town Beach be renamed to the Gen Nass Memorial Beach. T. Laford supports theTroops proposal and suggested the Beach House also be named after Gen Ness. Lynn Major indicated a group has raised some fund to purchase a tree in honor of Gen Ness to be planted on the beach. The Conservation Commission is satisfied as long as it is a native species and the hole is hand dug. A. Lockwood would like to get repairs done before any name change takes place. K. Menard stated L. Major’s request is time sensitive as there is a tree on order. A. Lockwood ran through the list of what needs to be done at the Beach House. •Remove the carpet. •Install vinyl floor •Paint •Install baseboard •Powerwash outside •Paint porch railings. A. Lockwood feels there would be 1-2 days of volunteer work. K. Menard made a motion to accept the donation gift of the native tree as a memorial to Gen Ness, Cheryl Shaw, and Katie Kiefer to be installed at the town beach by Lakeview Nurseries. K. Menard amended to include the location be determined by the Facilities Director, his group and the group donating the tree. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote. Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Reorganization of the Board K. Menard made a motion to nominate A. Lockwood for Chair. C. Sullivan seconded. ===PAGE 5=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 65 Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes C. Shapiro made a motion to nominate C. Sullivan for Vice-Chair. K. Menard seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes A. Lockwood made a motion to nominate K. Menard for Clerk. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Master Plan Steering Committee K. Menard volunteered to be on the Committee. A. Lockwood made a motion to designate K. Menard to represent the Parks Commission on the Steering Committee. C. Shapiro seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Skatepark construction timeline A. Lockwood indicated A. Caiozzo stated ground breaking will take place this year. A. Caiozzo told A. Lockwood their construction should be completed by June 30, 2024. ===PAGE 6=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Page of 66 A. Caiozzo confirmed what A. Lockwood stated. C. Sullivan made a motion to add the construction end date of June 30, 2024 to the up coming contract that will be drafted between the Park Commission and the Lunenburg Skate Park Organization. C. Shapiro seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes C. Shapiro - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote Tabled Next item on the agenda, Beach House Workday A. Lockwood suggested that C. Ruth make a stock list of materials needed. A. Lockwood stated when the list is received she will start community outreach for volunteers and donations. Next item on the agenda, Earth Day Celebration Wrap Up A. Lockwood reviewed her slide presentation with the Commission Next item on the agenda, Chair Update A. Lockwood stated the Commission received one million dollars in funding. Next item on the agenda, Approval of Minutes Tabled Next item on the agenda, Other Business C. Sullivan welcomed C. Shapiro and thanked Dave Passios for his years on the Commission. Last item on the agenda: Next meeting May 31, 2023 at 7 pm. Adjourned: 9:42 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-31-agenda-137.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-05-31 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-05-31-agenda-137.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05312023-137 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 960 Mass Ave. Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Pat Hakey, Member Colleen Shapiro, Member AMENDED AGENDA Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:00pm via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting will be recorded. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/7927370353 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 7927370353 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1.Open Meeting 2.Discussion on light requirements for Marshall Park Renovation 3.Discussion and feedback on the WOLA presentation 4. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 5. Next Meeting Date 6. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-31-minutes-137.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-05-31 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-05-31-minutes-137.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05312023-137 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-06-28-agenda-414.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-06-28 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-06-28-agenda-414.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06282023-414 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Colleen Shapiro, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 792 737 0353. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. WOLA & Meridian Schematic Design Presentation 3. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 4. Discussion for designating a liaison to work with the Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project 5. Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote 6. Beach House Work 7. Chair Updates 8. Approval of minutes 9. Upcoming Meeting dates 10. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 11. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-06-28-minutes-414.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-06-28 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-06-28-minutes-414.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06282023-414 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes Page of 41 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member Pat Hakey, Member June 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Christopher Sullivan, and Patrick Hakey Absent: Colleen Shapiro Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Discussion and feedback on WOLA presentation K. Ostermier presented a new rendered plan of the Marshall Park Project and reviewed the changes. The changes are as follows: •Mass Ave entrance has been modified and a gate has been added for access •Storage and dumpster area added. •Bullpens added to the Softball Field. •Stone dust storage area added for the Softball and 90 foot diamond. •A dashed line marking out a youth soccer field on the 90 foot diamond. •Left field has a 325 foot foul pole. •375 Center field and 300 foot Right field. •Boardwalk now has angular turns, no radial cuts •Emergency access at the Chestnut Street lot. •Pathway along the edge on the Little League field connecting to the loop by the Skate Park. N. Betts reviewed the Schematic Design and the grading with the Commission. N. Betts reviewed the utility and water connection plan with the Commission. ===PAGE 2=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes Page of 42 K. Ostermier reviewed the site preparation and demolition plan. K. Ostermier indicated on sheet 101 the fieldstone wall will be protected, it is historic and was funded by Federal dollars. Massachusetts Ave. side will have the existing T-ball and playground removed. K. Ostermier reviewed the layout and materials plan . K. Menard express her happiness with the plan and the additional access in the parking lot. C. Sullivan asked if the emergency access on Chestnut street was gated. K. Ostermier will look into that. P. Hakey stated he is excited to see the possibility of also having a soccer field option. M. Toohill expressed concern with the dog park and drainage. N. Betts will look into adding trenches and treatment. A. Lockwood asked is the angular connections on the boardwalk are ADA compliant. N. Betts stated yes. A. Lockwood asked is the emergency vehicles could access the Little League field. N. Betts stated yes. A. Lockwood asked if the septic system will be used. N. Betts stated no it would be to costly. A. Lockwood requested there be a note to save the stones from the stone wall. Next item on the agenda, Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update Next item on the agenda, Discussion for designation a liaison to work with the Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project. C. Ruth stated he had no updates. A. Clement stated the following updates: •The first Rec program ran with smaller numbers but there are more numbers coming. •Painting started at the Beach House. •Swim lessons are full for Saturdays. ===PAGE 3=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes Page of 43 •The scanning has been helpful at the beach. A. Lockwood asked if the rocks by the beach has been remediated. C. Ruth stated he is waiting to hear from Solitude. A. Lockwood asked if the sand request was 60 yards. C. Ruth stated 60 yards was a previous request and his request was 15-20 yards. A. Lockwood asked C. Ruth to go back to the Conservation Commission and asked to do the sand now and do the reclaiming in the Fall. Next item on the agenda, Discussion for designating a liaison to work with the Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project. P. Hakey offered to be the liaison. Next item on the agenda, Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote. K. Menard read the Draft Naming Policy. The Commission discussed changes and additional word. Adding a time limit Details of sponsorship. K. Menard will forward the draft to A. Clement for posting on My Rec for public feedback. A. Lockwood also will post to Facebook and speak to the Little League. Next item on the agenda, Beach House Work A. Lockwood asked K. Menard to share the materials list with Lynn Major. K. Menard would like A. Clement to post the list to My Rec and do a blast through My Rec. K. Menard suggested reposting on the social media, and multiple pages on Facebook. A. Lockwood suggested creating a poster and posting it at the Town Beach. Next item on the agenda, Chair Updates A. Lockwood indicated she has met with WOLA to have them start work on a basis of design report. The report is needed for grants. ===PAGE 4=== Park Commission Meeting Minutes Page of 44 A. Lockwood stated the right of entry language has been received from Greg Roy. A. Lockwood will forward to Town Counsel. Next item on the agenda, Approval of Minutes C. Sullivan made a motion to approve the minutes from May 31, 2023 as amended and April 19, 2023. K. Menard seconded.Roll call vote. Motion carried (3-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Commission comments. Last item on the agenda: Next meeting July 12, 2023 at 7 pm. Adjourned: 9:13 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-07-12-agenda-3524.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-07-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-07-12-agenda-3524.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07122023-3524 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Colleen Shapiro, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 3. Beach House Work 4. Feedback on Schematic Design Presentation 5. Review Grant Application 6. Update from meeting with Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project 7. Select Board and Community Update Meeting on Marshall Renovation Project 8. Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote 9. Appointment: 8pm Lunenburg Skate Park Review Design, discussion, and possible vote 10. Chair Updates 11. Approval of minutes 12. Upcoming Meeting dates 13. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 14. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-07-12-minutes-3524.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-07-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-07-12-minutes-3524.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07122023-3524 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Park Commission July 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes page of 41 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member MINUTES July 12, 2023 Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Christopher Sullivan, and Patrick Hakey Absent: Colleen Shapiro Additional Attendees: Chris Ruth, Angela Clement, Anthony Caiozzo, and Greg Roy Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update C. Ruth gave the following updates: • The permit for the sand at the beach has been received. • Application for a part-time fill in lifeguard has been received, Certification is active. K. Menard made a motion that the Parks Commission recommend adding an additional part-time, as needed lifeguard, Cole Kiefer and, if the licensing does come through, move on to hire someone else without returning to the Commission. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes P. Hakey - yes A. Clement gave the following updates: • All the swim lessons are full. ===PAGE 2=== Park Commission July 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes page of 42 • Survey out for activity requests for youth and adult. A. Lockwood asked how the programs were running. A. Clement state the multi-sport age 5-7 may not run due to cancellations. A. Lockwood suggested the Commission make up the cost for the program to ensure it will run. A. Lockwood suggested A. Clement ask the company to run the program with 7 instead of 12 kids. A. Lockwood asked if the Nashua River Watershed Association had cancellations. A. Clement stated yes, there was a conflict with the parent. A. Clement noted registration is still open and 1 child has been added. A. Lockwood indicated A. Clement suggested having the Beach House dedication the same day as the cardboard boat race. K. Menard asked which other camps are available for out of town residents. A. Clement stated Best Soccer. A. Lockwood asked for an update on revenue totals for next meeting. Next item on the agenda, Lunenburg Skate Park Review Design, discussion, and possible vote. G. Roy gave the following updates: • Still have an open Public Hearing with the Conservation Commission for the Notice of Intent. • Skate park has been moved closer to the wetland and away from the pavilion. • Skate park does not interfere with the walking path. C. Ruth asked where the best entrance would be for the sidewalk to connect to the Skate park. G. Roy state the upper end would be best it is flat. C. Ruth asked about the discrepancy with the basin G. Roy is showing and the one on WOLA’s plan would effect the Conservation Commission approval. G. Roy stated there will be two separate approvals. A. Lockwood asked how close the basin was to the wetlands. G. Roy stated 30 feet. A. Lockwood asked if the Skate park would have a concrete perimeter. G. Roy explained the layout of the park. C. Sullivan asked if there were plantings to avoid that may interfere with the Skate Park. G. Roy stated the more you can minimize trees surrounding the park the better. K.Menard made a mothon to present the Skate Park design as presented. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). ===PAGE 3=== Park Commission July 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes page of 43 K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes P. Hakey - yes Next item on the agenda, Feedback on Schematic Design Presentation A. Lockwood asked for the Commission if they had questions on the Facilities Directors 40 point feedback. C. Sullivan noted the fence all around the basketball court was good to keep it contained. C. Sullivan stated the placement of the flagpoles could be placed outside of right field and the 90 foot diamond. A. Lockwood stated she does not want to change the parking. A. Lockwood noted WOLA does not feel the cave is safe to exist. C. Ruth stated there is some work to do and thought to go into this if they were to keep it. A. Lockwood will send C. Ruth’s comments to WOLA. A. Lockwood stated M. Toohill noted Stormwater management/drainage for the dog park and the three basins adjacent to the Skate park. A. Lockwood would like to ask N. Betts if there is a plan B if that doesn’t work. Next item on the agenda, Review Grant Application K. Menard reviewed the application with the Commission and noted that it has to be applied for online. A. Lockwod will be the contact for the grant. K. Menard stated they qualified for the larger grant due to the 100 parking spot. C. Sullivan made a motion to support the grant application as discussed. P. Hakey seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (4-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes P. Hakey - yes Next item on the agenda, Update from meeting with Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project. P. Hakey reached out to Dave Blatt but has not heard back from him. ===PAGE 4=== Park Commission July 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes page of 44 Next item on the agenda, Select Board and Community Update Meeting on Marshall Renovation Project. A. Lockwood would like to meet with the Board of Health and get a letter of commitment to repair the septic. A. Lockwood will meet with the Select Board and give them and the community an update on the project. Last item on the agenda: Next meeting August 16, 2023 at 7 pm. Adjourned: 8:58 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-08-16-agenda-363.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-08-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-08-16-agenda-363.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162023-363 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Pat Hakey, Member Colleen Shapiro, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 792 737 0353 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Appointment: 7pm Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club: Polar Plunge Fundraiser Collaboration 3. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 4. Beach House Work 5. Update from meeting with Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project 6. Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote 7. Chair Updates 8. Approval of minutes 9. Upcoming Meeting dates 10. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 11. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-08-16-minutes-363.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-08-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-08-16-minutes-363.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162023-363 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Chris Sullivan, Member MINUTES August 16, 2023 Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Christopher Sullivan Absent: Colleen Shapiro and Patrick Hakey Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update A. Clement gave the following updates: • The last program for the week was canceld due to rain. • Beach passes exceed predicted sales. 2500 scanned passes, 490 people and 531 passes sold • Swim lessons went well • The multi-sports camps and the Nashua River Water Association didn’t do well financially • Total revenue was $25,000 - $17,000 in profit A. Lockwood asked about feedback on the programs. A. Clement stated she received positive feedback. A. Lockwood asked about Fall programs. A. Clement is reaching out to the school for use of the location. K. Menard indicated if the lifeguard salaries were over, the revenue from the swim lessons would be used to cover the overage. ===PAGE 2=== Next item on the agenda, Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club: Polar Plunge Fundraiser Collaboration M. Belleza, Director of the Boys and Girls Club discussed possibly partnering with the Parks Commission on a Polar Plunge. C. Sullivan would support opening up the beach for the event and possible other groups if the capacity allows. K. Menard stated she is also in support. A. Lockwood suggested starting small and opening it up to other groups in the future. K. Menard made a motion to support the Boys & Girls efforts to work with the Parks for a Polar Plunge. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote.Motion carried (3-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes C. Ruth gave the following updates: • Sand is on the beach and working with Lakeview to put together a regular maintenance plan. • Curbing has been repaired. K. Menard had mentioned there has been some complaint about the left side of the building and the benches on the section of Waterfront by Arrive Lunenburg which is under the Select Board. A. Lockwood suggested a movie night in the park in the fall. A. Lockwood asked if there was a place to hold a bonfire. K. Menard indicated Parks does not have a location. C. Ruth suggested Marshall Park when the Skate Park starts to cut trees. Next item on the agenda, Beach House Work A. Lockwood asked if the materials for the house would be approximately $5000. C. Ruth was unsure he did not have the numbers in front of him but felt $6000 was a safe number if they had volunteers. Next item on the agenda, Update from meeting with Green Community Committee regarding the Marshall Park Renovation Project K. Menard stated they primarily help for upgrade with lighting, appliances, etc. Next item on the agenda, Naming Policy Review Draft, discussion, and possible vote K. Menard reviewed the draft with the Board. C. Shapiro suggested a maintenance statement should be added to the section determining the location of a memorial item. ===PAGE 3=== C. Sullivan made a motion to approve the naming policy for the Parks Commission as written. K. Menard seconded. Roll call vote. Motion carried (3-0). K. Menard - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes Next item on the agenda, Chair updates A. Lockwood indicated the State visited Marshall Park with regards to the grant and he was very complimentary. A. Lockwood stated P. Hakey has resigned for the Commission, he does not have the time dedicate. A. Lockwood appreciated the time he put in and thanked him. Next item on the agenda, Approval of minutes None Next meeting, September 20, 2023 at 7 pm. Adjourned: 8:16 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-09-20-agenda-340.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-09-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-09-20-agenda-340.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09202023-340 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Colleen Shapiro, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday - September 20, 2023 – 7:00 pm Remote Via Zoom In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 3. Special Olympic Request Use of Fields 4. Beach House Work: Removal old carpet work 5. Capital Plan Projects 6. Special Town Meeting Warrant 7. Skate Park Update 8. Chair Updates 9. Approval of minutes 10. Upcoming Meeting dates 11. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment 12. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-09-20-minutes-340.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-09-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-09-20-minutes-340.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09202023-340 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Park Commission September 20, 2023 minutes page of 31 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Dave Passios, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Chris Sullivan, Member MINUTES September 20, 2023 Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Christopher Sullivan, and Colleen Shapiro Additional Attendees: Chris Ruth, Angela Clement Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update C. Ruth gave the following updates: • Working with Lakeview on a maintenance plan for the infields and weeds. • Trimmed branches in Veteran’s Park Next item on the agenda, Special Olympic Request Use of Fields C. Ruth indicated the request was for a few weeks on Sunday mornings about hours or so at Fitzgerald. C. Ruth asked if the Commission would be willing to waive the fee. K. Menard asked if they still needed to supply a certificate of insurance. A. Clement stated she has a copy of their liability policy. K. Menard made a motion to allow the Special Olympics to use Fitzgerald Field on Sunday mornings for six weeks through November 5, 2023. C. Sullivan seconded. Roll call vote. Motion carried (3-0). K. Menard - yes C. Shapiro - yes C. Sullivan - yes A. Lockwood - yes ===PAGE 2=== Lunenburg Park Commission September 20, 2023 minutes page of 32 C. Ruth indicated there is a large pine tree that is dead and needs to be removed at Veteran’s Park. A. Clement gave the following updates: • Drafted a rough policy for the TCP gymnasium use. Waiting for Town Manager to review. • Final approval was needed for anything going through the gymnasium for programs being offered, the Town Manager approved them. • Registration is open for paint night for adults and children in October. • Snapology is coming back once a week Wednesday afternoons, 2 sessions. • Eco Adventures for the junior zookeepers is a family event is upcoming. A. Clement stated she has had interest in adult volleyball and an additional pickleball. Next item on the agenda, Capital Plan Projects A. Lockwood indicated McNally was not funded last year and Northfield should be added to the Capital Plan. C. Ruth asked the commission to send over their list and he will talk it over with the Town Manager. A. Lockwood stated the Skate Park will not be breaking ground until the Spring. A. Lockwood suggested possibly re-engineering McNally to fit the T-ball field. K. Menard stated the Commission should have a discussion with the Little League and look at the number if participation. C. Shapiro and C. Sullivan agree with K. Menard’s statement. A. Lockwood stated Fitzgerald Field may not be a property worth improving. A. Lockwood indicated it is not technically Parks property. The instructional field is on the abutters property. A. Lockwood asked if McNally is still a priority . C. Sullivan stated it definitely needs improvements. C. Ruth suggested the softball field at Fitzgerald be used for t-ball temporarily. Next item on the agenda, Beach House Work: Removal old carpet work A. Lockwood asked for volunteers to remove the carpet. K. Menard asked C. Ruth for a timeline for the work. C. Ruth stated demolition would be great to start in the Fall while the water is still on. C. Ruth stated vinyl flooring can be installed in the Spring. ===PAGE 3=== Lunenburg Park Commission September 20, 2023 minutes page of 33 K. Menard offered to lead the team. Next item on the agenda, Special Town Meeting Warrant A. Lockwood indicated the grant application needs a Town Meeting vote for authorization for submission of the grant application. A. Lockwood stated a Town Meeting vote is needed to appropriate the 100% of the total cost project and to dedicate the land to Chapter 45. A. Lockwood stated $184,000 was received at a Town Meeting last year. A. Lockwood indicated ARPA funds do not need a Town Meeting vote. Next item on the agenda, Skate Park Update A. Lockwood indicated the Skate Park will not be breaking ground until the spring. Next item on the agenda, Chair updates A. Lockwood stated an application for appointment was received, her name is Anita Schiepers. There will be a joint meeting with the Select Board October 10, 2023. A. Lockwood stated she would like to attend a meeting with the Little League. Next item on the agenda, Approval of minutes None Last item on the agenda: Next meeting, October 18, 2023 at 7 pm. Adjourned: 7:58 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-10-10-agenda-306.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-10-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-10-10-agenda-306.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10102023-306 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member AGENDA Tuesday, October 10, 2023 7:05pm HYBRID Zoom and Town Hall Bilotta Meeting Room 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access channel and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1.Open meeting 2.Joint meeting with Select Board to interview/appoint to Parks Commission Vacancy until the May 2024 Election: Anita Schiepers, 63 Chestnut Street 3.Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-10-10-minutes-306.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-10-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-10-10-minutes-306.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10102023-306 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Park Commission October 10, 2023 minutes page of 11 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 1. A. Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:18pm. Present: K. Menard, C. Sullivan, A. Lockwood, SelectBoard Members Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Lou Franco, Caesar Nuzzollo, Renee Emkey Absent: C. Shapiro 2. Joint meeting with Select Board to interview/appoint to Parks Commission Vacancy until the May 2024 Election: Anita Schiepers, 63 Chestnut Street Schiepers introduced herself and why she was interested in joining the Park Commission. M. Jeffreys asked if A. Schiepers had seen the plans for Marshall Park and what parts she liked. A. Schiepers said she had and that it was improved parking and the improvements that would benefit all age groups. She also said that what is being proposed is such multi level and multi generation improvements that the project was worth working towards. Park Commission and Selectboard thanked her for her willingness to volunteer. K. Menard motioned and C. Sullivan seconded to appoint A. Schiepers to the Park Commission through May 2024. Passed unanimously. Roll Call V ote: Lockwood - aye K. Menard - aye C. Sullivan - aye R. Emkey - aye C. Nuzzollo - aye L. Franco - aye M. Jeffreys - aye 3. K. Menard motioned and C. Sullivan seconded to adjourn at 7:25pm. Roll Call: C. Sullivan - aye K. Menard - aye A. Lockwood - aye ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-10-18-agenda-454.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-10-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-10-18-agenda-454.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10182023-454 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Colleen Shapiro, Member Anita Scheipers, Member 508.439.7958 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday – October 1802023 – 7:00 pm Bilotta Meeting Room, Lunenburg Town Hall 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 3. Beach House Work: Removal old carpet work 4. Capital Plan Projects 5. Special Town Meeting Warrant 6. Skate Park Update 7. NHS Project 8. Cemetery Request for Field Stones 9. Marshall Park Renovation: Project Timeline and Discussion 10. Chair Updates 11. Approval of minutes 12. Upcoming Meeting dates 13. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment ===PAGE 2=== 14. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-12-06-agenda-6109.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-12-06 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-12-06-agenda-6109.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12062023-6109 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair Karin Menard, Clerk Colleen Shapiro, Member Anita Scheipers, Member 960 Massachusetts Ave 508.439.7958 Lunenburg, MA 01462 AGENDA Wednesday – December 6, 2023 – 7:00 pm Ritter Building, Lower Conference Room In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and it will be broadcasted over Lunenburg Public Access channel and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in- person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=81336815392 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 1. Open meeting 2. Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update 3. Capital Plan Projects Update 4. Skate Park Update 5. NHS Project 6. Town Beach Fees: Discussions 7. Department of Labor Standards Letter 8. Marshall Park Renovation: PARC Grant Signatures 9. 2024 Earth Day Celebrations 10. Committee Updates (Open Space & Master Plan Steering) 11. Chair Updates 12. Approval of minutes 13. Upcoming Meeting dates 14. Other Business a. Other business matters that may legally come before the board not known at the time of posting b. Correspondence, Announcements and Public and Board Comment ===PAGE 2=== 15. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-12-06-minutes-6109.txt BOARD : parks-commission DATE : 2023-12-06 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/parks-commission/2023-12-06-minutes-6109.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12062023-6109 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Park Commission December 6, 2023 minutes page of 41 Town of Lunenburg Park Commission Ana Lockwood, Chair 978.582.4160 Chris Sullivan, Vice Chair 520 Chase Road Karin Menard, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Colleen Shapiro, Member Anita Schiepers, Member MEETING MINUTES December 6, 2023 Ritter Building Members present: Ana Lockwood, Karin Menard, Christopher Sullivan, Anita Schiepers, and Colleen Shapiro Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and A. Lockwood read “This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded.” First item on the agenda, Facilities Director & Recreation Director Update C. Ruth gave the following updates: • Submitted the list of projects to Capital Planning which include Hydro-raking at Marshall Park, Survey & design of McNally Park and resurface the basketball courts at Wallace Park. • Lakeview Landscape at the Town Beach this week. • Scooping out muck on the other side of the beach. • All infields for baseball & softball are cleaned up. A. Clement gave the following updates: • TCP gym used more than anticipated. • Elf movie night is next Friday. • MA Sports program will run December 27-29, if there are enough sign-ups. • January sessions will be 8 weeks ◦ Monday are private ◦ Tuesday late night Pickeball ◦ Wednesday afternoon Pickleball ◦ Wednesday STEM program will have 1 session which will be 1 hour for 6 weeks. ◦ Thursday beginners volleyball Jan-Feb. ===PAGE 2=== Lunenburg Park Commission December 6, 2023 minutes page of 42 A. Lockwood asked C. Ruth where they stood in the ranking of all the Capital projects. C. Ruth stated in the middle. Next item on the agenda, Skate Park updates A. Lockwood gave a brief overview of the background for the newer members. A. Lockwood noted the following: • The Skate Park needs right of entry for the Parks Commission. • The building needs a letter form the State indicating the job does not require prevailing wage. A. Lockwood stated Attorney Costa composed a letter and asked the Commission for a vote. C. Sullivan made a motion to submit the letter to the Department of Labor Standards and authorize Attorney Costa to speak on the Parks Commission’s behalf on any other related further issues. K. Menard seconded. All in favor, motion carried (5-0). Next item on the agenda, NHS C. Sullivan stated he had spoke with a contact and stated there were a few clean-up projects that could be addresses in the spring. C. Sullivan indicated there were approximately 60 kids looking for hours. Historical research could be used as a Potential project. Next item on the agenda, 2024 Earth Day Celebration A. Lockwood asked for someone to assist Mary Wilson this year with organizing volunteers and advertising. C. Shapiro and A. Schiepers stated they would assist. Next item on the agenda, Town Beach Fee Discussions K. Menard indicated the fees for the past 3 years have been $5/ adult and included 3 children 15 years and under, Seniors were $2 per Senior or additional child, non-resident $10 per adult and included 3 children 15 years and under, non-resident Senior $5 per Senior or additional child, resident family passes $65 , non-resident family $80, resident individual $44, non-resident individual $60, $25 for a Senior pass and $35 for a non-resident Senior pass. A. Lockwood indicated 161 beach passes were sold this season, revenue $9600 residents and $2800 non-resident passes. 81 non-resident passes and 173 day passes and 41 senior w/ a child day passes. K. Menard would like to see swim lessons be self-funded. A. Lockwood stated lesson fees are $25 per child and $75 for a family. ===PAGE 3=== Lunenburg Park Commission December 6, 2023 minutes page of 43 A. Schiepers suggested discussing this at a future meeting and gathering further information from other towns. Next item on the agenda, Marshall Park Renovation: PARC Grant Signatures K. Menard stated the grant is at the execution phase. Signatures required from the Commission. The members signed the agreement. Next item on the agenda, Community Updates K. Menard Master Plan meeting didn’t get posted in time, waiting on a new date. K. Menard indicated there is a survey online at PlanLlunenburg.org and there is a Facebook page, Master Plan Committee of Lunenburg. A. Lockwood stated the Open Space Committee voted to recommend to the Select Board that zero Lake Shirley Road and 52 Parmenter Road be put under the care and custody of the Parks Commission. The Open Space Committee will attend the January 16, 2023 Select Board meeting. C. Shapiro asked if there is access to Lake Shirley. K. Menard stated there is access to Lake Shirley through Stump Cove. A. Lockwood discussed lot 12, noting the Town owns it but does not have clear title. A. Lockwood indicated the Open Space Committee did pay to have a title search done. A. Lockwood noted that Micheal Toohill had a conversation with Town Council and they believe the the title can be cleared. A. Lockwood stated the if the two lots get passed to the Parks Commission, the goal would be to figure out what to do with the lots. A. Lockwood indicated that if the Select Board agrees with Open Space, then this would go to Town Meeting for a vote to move these properties into the care and control of the Parks Commission. Next item on the agenda, Chair updates None Next item on the agenda, Approval of minutes C. Sullivan made a motion to approve the minutes with correction of April 11, May 24, June 28, August 16, September 20, and October 10, 2023. A. Lockwood seconded. All in favor (5-0). Last item on the agenda, Next meeting: January 17, 2024 at 7 pm. ===PAGE 4=== Lunenburg Park Commission December 6, 2023 minutes page of 44 Public Comment D Passios, Finance and Green Communities member and past member of the Parks Commission. D. Passios spoke on behalf of the citizens and the Town of Lunenburg for the preservation and renovation of the cave at Marshall Park. D. Passios noted that last meeting it was stated that the outfield was shorted because the cave was in existence, D. Passios does not believe that to be true. Adjourned: 8:55 pm Andrea Mastrototoro, Board Clerk, Secretary