Board of Parks

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ORGANIZATION: BOARD OF PARKS DATE WEDNESDAY May 26, 2021 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: REMOTELY ONLINE AGENDA “Those wishing to speak will need to email the Recreation office to be sent the meeting information” recreation@lowellma.gov Meeting called to order: 6:07 Board Members Present: John Linnehan, Chairman- present Peter Finnegan, Vice-Chairman- present Ryan Rourke- present Thomas Caunter- not present Kate Lapinski- not present Item 1 – Rita Mercier – Callery Park monument reconstruction Rita Mercier was present, she presented to the board the monument at Callery Park needs reconstruction. The city has a company to do the work and ready to go with board approval. The board approved of the reconstruction. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 2 – Chris Hayes / Aurora Erickson Requesting to place a Kiosk at the entrance to Lucy Larcom Chris Hayes and Aurora Erickson were present. Board approved of the placement of the Kiosk. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 3 – Lowell School Department Requesting placement of structure behind Cardinal O’Connell Attachment 1 Jackie Doherty and Rick Underwood were present. Board approved of the placement of the playground. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes Item 4 – Kaitlyn Hickey – Summer Programs Koumantzelis Park – Basketball Court Koumantzelis Park – Keith Ruby Softball Field Koumantzelis Park – Multipurpose Field Koumantzelis Park - Roberto Clemente Little League Field June 28 – August 13 2021 (Monday – Friday) 8am – 4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00 Kaitlyn Hickey was present. Board approved of the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes 1|Page Item 5– Becca Lopez – Fundraiser Walk Shedd Pavilion August 7 2021 10am – 2pm Resident Adult Fee $25/ 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Becca Lopez was present board approved of the date and times submitted, with a resident adult fee. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 6 – Tiffany Evangelista – Practice Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field - Multipurpose Field June 11 & 18 2021 6pm – 8pm Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 =$50 Not present, deny. Denied: X Item 7 – Marisa Shea – Juneteenth Celebration Shedd Pavilion June 19 2021 1pm – 9pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $340 Marisa Shea was present. Approved for charcoal cooking. Board approved for the date and time extension for the event. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes. Item 8 – Edy Tapia – Volleyball Highland Park - Deck Hockey Rink May 29 – October 30 2021 (Saturday & Sunday) 3pm – 7pm Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block x 90 = $2,250 Not present deny. Denied: X Item 9 – Mellissa Keo – Birthday Shedd Pavilion June 27 2021 2pm – 6pm Non Resident Adult Fee $100 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $320 Not present deny. Denied: X Item 10 – Heather Smith – Softball / Fundraiser North Common Carney Softball Field June 3 2021 1pm – 3pm Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block = $25 Heather Smith was present. Board approved of the dates and times. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes 2|Page Item 11 – Katherine Davis – Pre School Graduation Tyler Park – Greenspace June 5 2021 8am – 12pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00 Katherine Davis was present. Board approved of the dates and times submitted. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes Item 12 – Ilse Rosario – Bridal Shower Shedd Pavilion July 11 2021 2pm – 6pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Ilse Rosario was present. Board approved of the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 13 – Jessica Locey – Community Engagement Shedd Pavilion June 19 2021 9am – 1pm June 26 2021 9am – 1pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 x 2 days = $340 Jessica Locey was present. Board approved of the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 14 – Jeffrey Pomerantz – Roller Derby Practice Highland Park - Deck Hockey Rink May 29 – July 31 2021 (Saturday) 1pm – 3pm Jeffery was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted with no fee as it is for youth usage. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes Item 15 – Daisy Delgado Cancelation / fee waiver July 3 2021 – Shedd Park Pavilion $340 Daisy Delgado was present. Board approved to waive all fees requested on Daisy’s account from the last meeting. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 16 – Melinda Parry – Sport Event Request to change permit date from June 26 2021 to June 12 2021 Not present, deny. Denied: X Item 17 – Maria Claudio Requesting to build a concession stand at Koumantzelis Field / Clemente Field Maria Claudio and Carman Huertasmoraleslara was present. The board approved this as the first step to allow her take the proper roots with all corresponding offices throughout the city and if proper roots are taken she would then have to come back with all paperwork and board would then approve of the placement. 3|Page Item 18 – Sheila Sok – Birthday Muldoon Park – Gazebo August 28 2021 3pm – 7pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Not present, deny. Denied: X Item 19 – Denise Milinazzo – Wedding Muldoon Park – Gazebo August 21 2021 2pm – 5pm Resident Adult Fee $50/ 2hr block = $75 Not present, deny. Denied: X Item 20 – Dan Graham – North East Baseball Alumni Field July 6, 8, 13, 20, 22 5pm – 9pm Dan Graham was present. Board approved for dates and times submitted with no fee. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 21 – Dimitrios Booras – Fundraiser Shedd Pavilion August 29 2021 11am – 7pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 4 + Custodial Fee $120 x 2 = $340 Dimitrios Booras was present. Food truck is allowed but to be parked on Roger Street. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 22 – Yordalin Tejeda – Birthday Shedd Pavilion June 26 2021 6pm – 10pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Yordalin Tejeda was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes Item 23 – Letisha Dow – Birthday Shedd Pavilion September 11 2021 4pm – 8pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Not present, deny. Denied: X 4|Page Item 24 – Thiago Dasilva – Flag Football Machado Field Desmond Field September 5 – November 21 2021 (Sunday) 8am – 12pm Resident Adult Fee $4000 Thiago Dasilva was present requesting Desmond instead of Cawley. Desmond is open. New fee reflects both fields. Dates are on hold as Thiago is checking with team on fee amount, will reach out to recreation with an answer. Item 25 – Haley Montbleau – Birthday Shedd Pavilion July 17 2021 12pm – 4pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Not present, deny. Denied: X Item 26 – Lillian Hartman – Senior BBQ / Senior Exercise Shedd Pavilion August 27 2021 8am – 4pm Callery Park Tennis Court I II July 6 – August 31 2021 (Tuesday & Wednesday) 730am – 930am August 2 – August 30 2021 (Monday & Friday) 1030am – 1230pm City Event No Fee $0.00 Lillian Hartman was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 27 – Chris Crowley – Field Day Callery Park – John J Barrett Field June 10, 11 2021 8am – 2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00 Chris Crowley was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 28 – Eric Diaz – Church Softball Carney Softball Field June 5 2021 5pm – 7pm Resident Adult Fee $25/2hr block = $25 Eric Diaz was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes 5|Page Item 29 – Stephanie Matos – Pop-Up Shop Shedd Pavilion July 31 2021 3pm – 7pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Stephanie Matos was present requesting August 7 if available. Board approved for the dates and times presented and for a date change if possible. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 30 – Colin Creegan – Ultimate Frisbee Campbell Senior League Field July 11 – August 15 2021 (Sunday) 715pm – 915pm Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr x 6 blocks = $150 Colin Creegan was present. Board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 31 – Bonnie Mcisaac – Concert Rehearsals Shedd Pavilion July 27 – August 17 2021 (Tuesday) 6pm – 10pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 8 + Custodial Fee $120 x 4 = $680 Bonnie Mcisaac was present board approved for the dates and times submitted. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 32 – Ross Petitpas – Birthday Shedd Pavilion June 20 2021 12pm – 4pm Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 2 + Custodial Fee $120 = $170 Ross Petitpas was present. Requesting Shedd Pavilion instead, confirmed Shedd Pavilion is available. Board approved of dates and times submitted. Almost approved for a bounce house. Approved: Peter Motioned Ryan seconded, all for motion passes Item 33 – Philip Sekayi – Day Wave Festival Machado Field August 7 2021 2pm – 10pm Lowell Resident Adult Fee $25 / 2hr block x 4 + Custodial Fee $120 x 2 = $340 Philip Sekayi from Dream on Media LLC was present. Board would like Philip to come back for the June meeting after contacting certain business’s and City offices on certain paperwork would need for a successful event. Date to be held. Item 34 – Bill Martel Jr – Baseball Alumni Field July 5, 9, 12, 14 2021 430pm – 830pm Bill Martel was present. Board approved for the dates and times presented with no fee. Approved: Ryan Motioned Peter seconded, all for motion passes 6|Page Item 35 – David Porter – Lowell High School boys summer program Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field July 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 2021 5pm – 9pm August 2 2021 5pm – 9pm Requesting Fee waiver for all dates David Porter was present. Board approved for dates and times submitted with no fee at Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field. Meeting adjourned: 8:22pm 7|Page