HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-06-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)Lincoln Park Sub - committee — Minutes June 6, 2013
Committee present— David Williams, Chairman, Bob Pressman, Lynne Wilson
Also present — Vanessa Tropeano and Miles Connors, Parterre, Wesley Wirth, Landscape Architect,
Wendy Rudner, Recreation
David Williams opened the meeting at 4:35 pm. The minutes of the May 16, 2013, were approved as
written.
Vanessa reported that weed whacking was needed along the path. Along the boardwalk cardinal flower
and joe pye weed have been planted. Bob Barnard was weeding last week, and she will ask him to do
the weed whacking on the first sunny day. She has talked to him about the cost for widening of the
Worthen Road section of the path but has not heard back. She said that Foti has pruned the diseased
cherry trees which should extend their life. The dead swamp oak at the bike path entrance will be
removed. She also reported that additional anemones and May apples will be planted in two weeks.
Bathrooms — David Williams, in the absence of Brian Kelley, reported that there was no new
information, but work was continuing.
Conservation — Miles Connors and Brian Kelley went to Conservation two weeks ago regarding invasive
plant management. Conservation asked for a site visit which occurred Saturday, June 1 and lasted three
hours. Miles, Brian and Wesley were present. On Tuesday, June 4, Conservation gave their approval for
the management plan for a period of one year. They are-very interested in the control of cardamine
impatiens which we have been hand pulling and of phragmites.
Poison Ivy— Vanessa reported that it is emerging around the azalea glade. David Williams will contact
the gentleman who has handled control in the past.
Granite Forest — Wes will continue to try to get prices.
Wes Wirth told the group that he had spoken to Karen Simmons about a website. She will talk to the
web designer. He also said that he had spoken to Chris Filadora about the continuing drainage problems
at the bike path turn. He will have Bob Barnard bring in some stone, but a permanent solution is
needed.
Vanessa was happy to tell the group that several walkers had told her that they were impressed with the
improvements when she was planting on June 5.
There was a question raised about the Town dumping grass clippings. We do not have a compost pile so
this is unacceptable.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lynne Wilson