Board of Parks

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ORGANIZATION: BOARD OF PARKS DATE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2020 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: CITY HALL 375 Merrimack St. MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, 2ND FLOOR LOWELL, MA 01852 AGENDA Meeting called to order: 6:00pm Board Members present: John Linnehan, Chairman- present Peter Finnegan, Vice-Chairman- Thomas Caunter- present Ryan Rourke- present Item 1 City Council – Smoking in Playgrounds Prohibited Item 2 Peter Faticanti– Lowell Recreation Summer Programs a.) Scullin Park Greenspace June 22 – August 14, 2020 Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block b.) Shedd Park Pavilion July 1- August 14, 2020 (no events on July 3rd) Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Custodial fee typically waved $0.00 c) Shedd Park Cahill Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park Edward F Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park Gresco Baseball Field Shedd Park Robert G Gallagher Little League Field Shedd Park Kelly L Page Softball Field Shedd Park Picnic Area 1 –In Front of Pyne School Shedd Park Krysiak Courts on Boylston Street Court 1 & 2 July 1- August 14, 2020 (no events on July 3rd) Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block c.) Shedd Park Elmer P. Rynne Tennis Court I II III Shedd Park Tennis Backboard I II July 1- August 14, 2020 Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block d.) Pawtucket Memorial Park Ronald Montbleau Little League Field LeBlanc Park Joseph McNamara Little League Field LeBlanc Park Ronald H LeBlanc Baseball Field LeBlanc Park LeBlanc Soccer Field July 1- August 14, 2020 (no events on July 3rd) Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block e.) Reilly School Community Playground Reilly School Community Playground – Basketball Court July 1- August 14, 2020 (no events on July 3rd) Monday – Friday 8am-4pm  Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block f.) Highland Park Basketball Court I II III Highland Park Bob Vigeant Instructional T-Ball Field Highland Park Loucraft Field Highland Park DeCosta Field Highland Park Deck Hockey Rink July 1- August 14, 2020 (no events on July 3rd) Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block g.) Gage Field Gage I II Gage Field Gage Tennis Court I II Gage Field Whalen Senior League Baseball Field Gage Field Basketball Court Gage Field Volleyball Court June 22- August 14, 2020 Monday – Friday 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Peter Faticanti present Passed: motioned by Ryan seconded by Thomas – motion passes Declined: Item 3 Darleen Wood City of Lowell Police Dept-Petfest O'Donnell Park - Lawrence Cavanaugh Sr. Basketball Court I II III May 9, 2020 7am- 3pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x 12 = 300.00 fee typically waived as a city event Not present – request denied Passed: Declined: X Item 4 Lucas Skorczeski - Acre Family Child Shedd Park Pavilion August 21, 2020 930am - 130pm Rain Date August 28, 2020 930am - 130pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x 4 = 100.00 Custodial fee $120.00 x 2 = 240.00 Total Fee 340.00 same fee as 2019 Lucas Skorczeski present, field day celebration about 250 kids. Charcoal for grilling, will have a dj, and requesting splash pads to be open. Fee waived per kid event. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 5 Esther Brown - College Reunion Shedd Pavilion August 16, 2020 12pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x 4 = 100.00 Custodial fee $120.00 = 120.00 Total Fee 320.00 Esther Brown was present, requested time change to have the event from 12pm-8pm. Approved for charcoal cooking. Fee was increased due to requesting more time, space is available no conflicts. Passed: Ryan motioned Tom second – motion passes Declined: Item 6 Cheryl Saba - Ecumenical Athletic Association a.) Father Maguire Playground – Concession Stand July 1 - September 1, 2020 Saturday – Sunday 8am – 10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Total fee 0.00 same fee as 2019 b.) Edward St Park Edward J Walsh Youth Soccer Complex September 1 – October 30, 2020 Monday – Friday 130pm -530pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Total fee 0.00 same fee as 2019 Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 7 Ronnie Eaton - Baseball Game a.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Alumni Field May 3, 2020 7pm – 11pm May 17, 2020 7pm - 11pm June 7, 2020 7pm – 11pm June 21, 2020 7pm – 11pm June 28, 2020 6pm – 10pm July 19, 2020 7pm - 11pm July 26, 2020 6pm - 10pm Resident Adult Fee $150/4hr block x 7 blocks = $1050.00 Custodial fee $120.00x7 = 840.00 Light Fee $50 per 4 hours x 7 games = 350 Total Charge 2240.00 Ronnie Eaton was present. Motioned was tabled till next meeting February 26 2020 to ensure no conflicts with Lowell High Athletics. Passed: Declined: Item 8 Othello Dillion – Wedding / Reception Tyler Park Greenspace August 16, 2020 2pm-10pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x 4 = 100.00 Othello Dillion was present. Request for charcoal cooking was approved. Would have to supply his own power source (generator). Music cannot be loud. Guest count 100. No rain date. Passed: Ryan motioned Tom second – motion passes Declined: Item 9 Jhonnatha Cheam - Clemente Park Committee Clemente Park Concession Stand Clemente Park Pailin Volleyball Court I- VII April 1 – October 31, 2020 Sunday – Saturday 7am- 9pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x 7 = $175.00 per day 175.00x 214 days = $37,450.00 per location $37,450.00 x 8 locations = $299,600.00 fee waived in 2019 Not present motioned was denied. Passed: Declined: X Item 10 Mark Cibulski - Mill City Mustangs – Commonwealth Amateur Baseball League Cawley Memorial Stadium Alumni Field April 18, 2020 7pm- 11pm April 26, 2020 6pm- 10pm May 10, 2020 6pm – 10pm June 6, 2020 6pm- 10pm June 14, 2020 6pm- 10pm June 21, 2020 1pm – 5pm July 19, 2020 1pm – 5pm July 26, 2020 1pm – 5pm August 5, 2020 7pm- 11pm Resident Adult Fee $150.00 per 4 hour block x 9 days = $1350.00 Light Fee $50 per 4 hours $50.00 per 4 x 6 days hour block = $300.00 Custodial fee $120.00x 9 days = $1080.00 Total charge per 9 days= $2730.00 Non Resident Fee 250.00 per 4 hour block x 9 = 2250.00 Light Fee $50 per 4 hours x 6 days = $300.00 Custodial fee $120.00 x 9 days = 1080.00 Total charge per 9 days= 3630.00 Mark Cibulski was present. Motioned was tabled till next meeting February 26 2020 to ensure no conflicts with Lowell High Athletics. Passed: Declined: Item 11 Catherine Fiorino - Immaculate Conception School – Field Day Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Track June 9, 2020 8am-12pm Resident Youth Fee per 4 hour block $0.00 Custodial fee $120.00 = 120.00 Per 2019 Custodial Fee was waived Catherine Fiorino was present. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 12 John Flynn / Fiesta Shows Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field Multipurpose Field May 18 – May 31,2020 Sunday – Saturday 8am – 10pm Fee Non Resident Adult $100/ 2 hour block x 7 blocks = $700.00 per day x 14 days = $9,800.00. Police,/Fire details fees paid separately by Fiesta Shows including water charges through DPW. Total John Flynn was present. Fiesta shows will have to reach out to proper department for corresponding fees. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 13 Sejemba Lwako –Soccer Tournament a.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Lucas Cavalho Soccer Field July 11, 2020 8am- 8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block x6 =$150.00 Custodial fee $120.00/ 4hr block x 3 = $360.00 Total Charge $510.00 Additional Possible fees Light fee $100.00 b.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Cawley Stadium Turf July 11, 2020 8am-8pm Resident Adult Fee $200/4hr block x3 =600.00 Custodial fee $120.00/ 4hr block x 3 = 360.00 Total Charge 960.00 Additional Possible fees Sejemba Lwako was present. Police detailed requested. Sejemba said lights will not be needed. Must stick to time frame requested. Total charge 1470.00. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 14 Joy Sorota - J. G. Pyne Arts Magnet – Field Day a.) Shedd Park Pavilion June 10, 2020 7am – 3pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block x 4= $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/ 4hr block x 2= $240.00 Total Charges = $240.00 Fee waived per Lowell School Event b.) Shedd Park Cahill-Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park Edward F Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park Pavilion Shedd Park Tennis Backboard I & II Shedd Park Track June 16, 2020 7am-3pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block x 4= $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/ 4hr block x 2 = $240 Total Charges = $240 Fee waived per Lowell School Event c.) Donahue Park Basketball Court Donahue Park Little League Baseball Field / Softball field June 12, 2020 7am- 3pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block x 4= 0.00 Joy Sorota was present. A) Picnic and ice cream for the kids B) Field Day C) Field Day Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 15 Chris Snow - Shedd Park Baseball & Softball Organization Shedd Park Concession Stand April 1 - October 30, 2020 Sunday – Saturday 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Chris Snow was present. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 16 Tom Burges / Domenic Caraco - Over Thirty Baseball - Requesting credit for rain out dates and canceled field from 2019 a.) Alumni Field (rain out) May 5th 2019 $250.00 August 11th 2019 $250.00 b.) Hadley Field (rain out) May 5th 2019 $50.00 th August 11 2019 $50.00 c.) Shedd (rain out) May 5th 2019 $50.00 August 11th 2019 $50.00 d.) Campbell (rain out) May 5th 2019 $50.00 August 11th 2019 $50.00 e.) Ryan Field (canceled) June 4 – August 13 2020 (Tuesdays) 125.00 Requesting Credit total= $925.00 Chris from Over thirty was present. Credit was approved. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 17 Tom Burgess / Domenic Caraco – Over Thirty Baseball – Baseball Games Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Alumni Field  August 16 – September 27 2020 Sunday 8am – 12pm Resident Adult Fee $150 / 4hr block x 6 blocks = $900.00 Custodial Fee 120.00 x 6 = 720.00 Total Charge 1620.00 Chris from Over thirty was present. With credit applied total charge will be 695.00 Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 18 Jason Normandie - Callery Park Little League Callery Park Concession Stand March 29 – November 01 2020 Sunday- Saturday 6pm-8p Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block not present request denied. Passed: Declined: X Item 19 Purity Kamau Boston Diaspora Media Chapter – Grilling Requested a.)Shedd Park Pavilion May 31 2020 1pm-5pm Non Resident Adult Fee $25.00/ 2hour block x 2 = $50.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/ 4hr block=$120.00 Resident Fee + Custodial= $170.00 b.) Shedd Park Track May 31 2020 5pm-7pm Non Resident Adult Fee $50.00 / 2hour block = $50.00 Total Charges Per Event $320.00 + $100.00 = $220.00 Purity Kamau was present. Requesting charcoal for cooking approved. Was approved for Lowell Resident Fee. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 20 Katie Doherty – Bailey School – Field Trip – requesting bathrooms Shedd Park Pavilion June 5 2020 10am-2pm June 8 2020 (rain date) 10am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block x2 blocks x 2days = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/ 4hr x 2days = $240.00 Total Charges = $ 240.00 Fee waived per Lowell School Event Not present request denied. Passed: Declined: X Item 21 Tristan Harrington – Greater Lowell Baseball Assoc, Inc a.)Campbell Park – Campbell Senior League Field April 29 2020 8pm-10pm June 10 2020 8pm-10pm July 19 2020 7pm- 9pm July 26 2020 7pm-9pm Non Resident Adult Fee $100.00/ 2hr block x 4days = $400.00 Resident Adult Fee $25.00/ 2hr block x 4days = $100.00 b.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Alumni Field July 12 2020 2pm - 10pm August 02 2020 4pm - 8pm August 09 2020 1pm - 5pm Non Resident Adult Fee $250/ 4hr block x 4blocks = $1,000.00  Resident Adult Fee $150/4hr block x 4blocks = $600.00 Custodial fee $120 x 3 = $360.00 Possible charges lights= $50.00 Outstanding balance from 2019 $75.00 *charged resident rates in 2019* Tristan Harrington was present. A) Campbell Park request is no longer needed. Motioned was tabled till next meeting February 26 2020 to ensure no conflicts with Lowell High Athletics. Requesting Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Alumni Field for July 1 2020 from 7pm-11pm. Passed: Declined: Item 22 Joseph Wilson - Centralville United Methodist Church – worship Shedd Park Pavilion June 28 2020 9am-1pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/ 2 hour block x 2= 50.00 Custodial fee $120.00 = 120.00 Total Fee 170.00 Not present request denied. Passed: Declined: X Item 23 Mayon Mitchell – Mvffl - Flag Football Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Cawley Stadium Turf June 21 & June 28 2020 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $200/ 4hour block x 2 blocks = 400.00 *2019 Credit was applied to Gage Field requests* Mayon Mitchell present. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 24 Stephen Mccarron Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra – Free Concert Shedd Park Pavilion July 12 2020 12pm-4pm 00 Custodial Fee= 120.00 Total Charge = 120.00 Stephen Mccarron present. Only being charged the custodial fee of $120.00 Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 25 David Mulbah – Family Reunion -Grilling Requested Shedd Pavilion June 27 2020 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/ 2 hour block x 2= 50.00 Custodial fee $120.00 = 120.00 Total Fee 170.00 David Mulbah was present. Request for charcoal grilling was approved. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 26 Mike Sheehan New England Storm - softball games a.) Durkin park T-Ball Field April 8 – July 29 2020 (Wednesday) 6pm – 8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *T-Ball Field* b.) Requesting use of Manning Field Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm (space is on hold for Gilbert V) Mike Sheehan was present. Motioned was tabled till February meeting to ensure no scheduling conflicts with Callery Park Little League. Passed: Declined: Item 27 Gilbert Vigeant Lowell Girls Softball McPherson Park M1 Farley Softball Field April 1- September 25 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm- 8pm April 4 - September 27 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) 8am – 8pm McPherson Park M2 Sweatt Softball Field April 1- September 25 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm- 8pm April 4 - September 27 2020 (Saturday& Sunday) 8am – 8pm McPherson Park M3 Vigeant Softball Field April 1- September 25 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm- 8pm April 4 - September 27 2020 (Saturday-&Sunday) 8am – 8pm Callery Park Conroy Softball Field April 2- September 29 2020 (MonTueThruFri) 6pm- 8pm April 4 - September 26 2020 (Saturday) 12pm – 8pm April 5 – September 27 2020 (Sunday) 8am – 8pm Ventura Field Ventura Softball Field April 1 – September 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm – 8pm April 4 – September 27 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) 8am – 8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00 Gilbert Vigeant was present. Tabled till February meeting to ensure no scheduling conflict. Passed: Declined: Item 28 Patrick Sheridan Requesting locations that are currently held Cawley Field Hockey Field, Cawley Stadium Turf, & Machado Patrick Sheridan present. **Fee to be determined** Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 29 Bob Majeau – Kids in Disability Sports June 14 2020 10am-2pm Requesting Alumni Field for June 14 2020 location is already on hold Bob Majeau was present. David Lezenski will release date. No charge per children event. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 30 David Lezenski Lowell High School a.)Requesting to release the use of Martin Softball Stadium on June 18 2020 David Lezenski was present. Date will be released. Passed: Declined: b.) Lowell High Fall Programs *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex William J. Desmond Jr Field August 13 – August 26 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 930am- 530pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Monday- Friday) 930am- 130pm 2pm – 6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Machado Field August 13 – August 26 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 10am – 6pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 2pm – 6pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Saturday) 8am – 12pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block * Shedd Park Track  August 13 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 8am – 6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Cawley Stadium Turf August 13 – August 26 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 8am – 8pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 2pm – 10pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Saturday) 8am – 8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Field Hockey Field August 13 – August 26 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 8am – 8pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 2pm – 10pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Saturday) 8am – 4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Cavalho August 13 – August 26 2020 (Monday – Saturday) 8am – 8pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 2pm – 10pm August 27 – November 30 2020 (Saturday) 8am – 8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Shedd Park Gresco Baseball Field August 17 – November 30 2020 (Monday – Friday) 2pm – 6pm August 17 – November 30 2020 (Saturday) 8am – 12pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex William J Desmond Jr Field August 13 – November 20 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm – 10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block *Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex Machado Field August 13 – November 20 2020 (Monday – Friday) 6pm – 10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block David Lezenski was present. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 31 Philip Sheridan Lowell Catholic Callery Park Zabbo Little League Field April 6 – May 28 2020 (Monday – Thursday) 2pm- 4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00 Philip Sheridan was present. Passed: Motioned by Tom seconded by Ryan- motion passes Declined: Item 32 Enrique Vargas Mill City Grows Requesting to add a community garden in Armory Park Enrique Vargas was present. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 33 Jessica Nobrega – The Academy at the Rogers School – Field Day South Common – Basketball Court South Common Purtell Multipurpose Field June 11 & 12 2020 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0/ 2hr block x 16 blocks =0.00 Tom M was present. Requesting field to be cleaned day before. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 34 Jess Murray Lowell Rowing Regatta Association –Parking a.) Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Field May 9 2020 7am- 9pm May 10 2020 May 16 2020 May 17 2020 June 21 2020 July 11 2020 July 12 2020 October 4 2020 October 25 2020 Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block x 63 blocks = 1575.00 b.) May 15 2020 7am- 9pm Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block x 7 blocks = 175.00 c.) October 3 2020 7am-9pm Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block x 7 blocks = 175.00 All fees waived 2019 Jess Murray was present. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 35 Amy Lopez Charity Walk for Dravet Sndrome Shedd Park Pavilion June 6 2020 10am – 2pm Amy Lope and her daughter were present. Electrical is needed no fee per charity event. Needing use of the track. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Item 36 Jillian Newcomb – 5yr old birthday party Shedd Park Pavilion Requesting food trucks which are not permitted per Lowell City Council July 26 2020 12pm- 4pm Resident Adult Fee $25/ 2hr x 2blocks = 50.00 Custodial Fee= 120.00 Total Charge = 170.00 Not present request denied. Passed: Declined:X Item 37 Natasha Valdez – 5yr old birthday party Shedd Park Pavilion June 20 2020 1pm - 5 pm Resident Adult Fee $25/ 2hr x 2blocks = 50.00 Custodial Fee= 120.00 Total Charge = 170.00 Not present request denied. Passed: Declined: X Item 38 Paul Breault Mustang car club of New England – Car Show Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Multipurpose Field June 7 2020 8am – 4pm Non Resident Fee $100 per 2hour block Total Charge $100.00  Paul Breault and board members were present. Will be charged Lowell Resident Rates 100.00. Allowed to bring on their own porta potty’s. Charcoal cooking is allowed on the field. Expected 100-200 cars. Will call Lowell Police if a detail is needed. Food trucks are allowed to park on the street not on the field. Passed: Motioned by Ryan seconded by Tom- motion passes Declined: Meeting Adjourn: 7:37