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Meeting Minutes of 2-24-14
The Parks and Recreation Meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Dobinski on Monday, February
24th at 7:03pm Dan Terry, Eric Sonnett, Tim Kilduff, Amy Markovich, Kevin Hanley and Jack Nealon
were present.
Laura Davis of the Hopkinton Farmers Market was present.
Farmers Market Update:
-Results of the farmers market surveys- 1 visitor survey / 1 vendor survey
-Survey indicated the common was the best location for the market
-Local markets are not negatively affected by this Sunday-market
- The market would look favorably on receiving a permit to offer wine tasting
Eric Sonnett made the motion to: allow wine tasting on the common
5-0 Yes
- Discussion of the annual fee for the market
- The board reviewed the Letter from the Kelley’s in preparation of this meeting
- Location of the market will remain along Ash St.
Marathon Update:
- Discussion of Monday morning regarding vendors and the situation on the common
- Creation of the community experience- Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Discussion of reducing the rate for vendors
Motion to approve minutes from 1/13/14- 5-0
Motion to approve minutes from 2/3/14 - 5-0
Parks and Recreation Budget:
-Discussion of the enterprise fund
Dan Terry motioned to set the Parks and Recreation Expense Budget at $573,643.51, Seconded
After Discussion – Vote: 4-1
Director’s Report:
- Narrative for the Park and Recreation Department
- 2014 Spring/Summer Brochure to be released March 15th
- Easter Egg Hunt April 12th
- Boat Passes / Beach Passes
- Lisa Carty- Summer Camp reduced to 1 camp this year
- Opening Sandy Beach and Closing Sandy Beach
- Ski-programs end next Monday
- Garden Club use the common May 7th
Liaison Reports
CPC / Upper Charles River Committee- CPC tabled the purchasing of Beth
Whitecoughs Property/Parcel
Reed Park- $150,000 in the project pool
Lake Maspenock- Sandy Beach: phases to be completed June 20
Marathon Fund- No recent actions
Fruit St- Potential for plowing the facility for an event this weekend
Summer Camp- Potential for Tj Elder’s expenses to be covered this summer
Summer Concert Series- Kelly is to be put on the agenda next meeting
Chairman’s Report:
- Bob and Kevin to meet with the Babe Ruth organization
- AYF Registration System
- Financial Information for Hopkinton Youth Soccer
- Conversation with Al Rogers regarding the Ice Rink, Continued Youth Education and
potential programs this summer
- Mike Curtin and Katie Curran have been paid
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM
Next scheduled meeting 3-10-14 at 7:00pm
Minutes Prepared by Jack Nealon