2013-05-16-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)

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LINCOLN PARK SUB - COMMITTEE Minutes MAY 16, 2013 Committee present — David Williams, Chairman, Bob Pressman, Brian Kelley, Lynne Wilson Also present — Hank Manz, Wendy Rudner, Wesley Wirth, Vanessa Tropeano, Miles Connors The chairman opened the meeting at 4:35. The minutes of April 18, 2013, were accepted as written. The minutes of November 29, 2012 were accepted as corrected. Bathroom project — Brian Kelley reported that he has a shortfall of $40,000. LexFun is doing a drive with their members. He has not yet received a donation from Little League but has an individual who may help. Youth Soccer donated $30,000; Youth Lacross donated $20,000; Roma Tile of Watertown will give $1,000. Publicity is needed — a pamphlet that he can hand out. He will work with Doug Lucente on this. He would like someone to do an OpEd or article for the newspaper and put something on Patch. He is still aiming at July 4 if the money comes in.. The question was asked about cleaning the bathrooms. This will be done by the Town Facilities Department staff. Hank Manz will follow up about the cleaning. Time locks have been discussed with DPW. New Signs Wes Wirth showed the committee the frames designed by Fossil Industries that he would recommend. There was discussion about the mounting instructions, size — 32" by 46" — and angle 45 degrees. Bob Pressman moved to purchase the signs and metal pedestals ( #3488) at a cost not to exceed $3,500. Brian Kelley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. New Plantings — Vanessa Tropeano presented the new plant list and plan. Lynne Wilson moved to accept the proposal (attached). Brian Kelley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. All four areas will be planted the first week of June. The irrigation at the park has not been turned on. Bob Pressman offered to water a magnolia that Wilson Farm had planted which needed water. Invasive Plant Management — Miles Connors presented a proposal for management. David Williams will take this to Conservation. Miles will try to go with him. Granite Forest— Wes Wirth is still waiting for a price from McCullough. He will also get a price from a New Hampshire mason that he knows. Lynne asked if Bob Barnard could give the committee a price to widen the path along Worthen Road. Vanessa will talk to him. David mentioned that the swamp oaks at the bike path entrance on Worthen did not look healthy. Wes Wirth said that the donated spruce trees from Christmas are now in the Town nursery and will remain there until we are ready to plant. The next meeting was scheduled for June 6 at 4:30. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lynne Wilson f ".