Board of Parks

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ORGANIZATION: BOARD OF PARKS DATE: WEDNESDAY February 23, 2022 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: CITY HALL 375 Merrimack St. MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, 2ND FLOOR LOWELL, MA 01852 AGENDA recreation@lowellma.gov Members Present: John LInnehan, Chairman Ryan Rourke, Member Tom Caunter, Member Meeting called to order at 5:59pm Item 1 – Jason Normandie – Games Callery Park - Concession Stand Sundays – Saturdays April 2 – October 31 2022 6pm – 8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 2 – Maria Claudio – Baseball / Tournaments North Common - Carney Softball Field Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays April 4 – August 29 2022 4pm – 6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 3 – Melissa Desroches – Food Truck Festival – Kiersten Reich A.) Gage Field - Gage I Saturday May 14, 2022 10am-4pm RAIN DATE: Saturday May 21, 2022 10am-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 6 blocks = $150 waived B.) Gage Field- Gage II Saturday May 14, 2022 10am-4pm RAIN DATE: Saturday May 21, 2022 10am-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 6 blocks = $150 waived C.) Gage Field – Martin “Mickey” Finn Little League Baseball Field Saturday May 14, 2020 10am-4pm RAIN DATE: Saturday May 21, 2022 10am-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 6 blocks = $150 waived ITEM C WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH CENTRALVILLE BASEBALL Event will include activities, Food trucks, and Music. It is a first time event and will be free to the public to enter, but food trucks will be charging for food. Food trucks will remain on the street. They expect 5-10 trucks, but none have committed so far. They did request extra trash pickup. Shannon informed them that trash pickup would only occur if a custodial fee was paid as no one is scheduled to work that day as of now. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no permit fee but add a custodial fee of $120 for trash pickup. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 4 – Gabriella Montalvo – 1st Birthday Party Fort Hill Park Greenspace Saturday May 14, 2022 4pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 5 – Blanca Munoz – Adult Soccer Edwards St. – Edward J Walsh Youth Soccer Complex Saturdays and Sundays May 1 – October 30, 2022 10am-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5 = $125per day X 53 Days = $6,625 THIS WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH LYSA-HELD FOR LYSA TO GET REQUESTS IN Did not show for the meeting, and still waiting for LYSA. Item 6 – Lutanius Renaudin – Multicultural Aids Coalition Soccer Tournament A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium - Complex William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Saturday July 30, 2022 8am-8pm B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday July 30, 2022 8am-8pm Non-Resident Adult Fee $400.00/4hr block X 6 = $2,400 Custodial Fee $120/4 hour X 6 = $720 Total $3,120 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $3,120. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 7 – Celismarie Morkhantha – Kids Birthday Party A.) Shedd Park Pavillion Saturday June 18, 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 waived Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total $240 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request, waiving the permit fee and charging a fee of $240. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. B.) Shedd Park Pavillion Saturday August 27, 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total $340 No longer needs item B. Item 8 – Board needs to vote to appoint Ryan Rourke as a representative member to the CPC commission. Motion made by Tom Caunter and 2nd by John Linnehan. Approved Unanimously. Item 9 – Yamaris Ramos –Birthday Party Shedd Park Pavillion Sunday June 5, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 10 – Thiago DaSilva – Flag Football Event Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field – Multipurpose Field Saturday March 26, 2022 8am-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 11 – Joy Sorota – J.G. Pyne Arts Magnet School – School Field Days A.) Donahue Park Little League Baseball Field/Softball Field Friday June 10, 2022 8am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 4 = $0 Elementary School Field Day Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. B.) Shedd Park – Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Court Wednesday June 15, 2022 8am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 3 = $0 Middle School Field Day C.) Shedd Park – Pavillion Wednesday June 15, 2022 8am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 3 = $0 Middle School Field Day D.) Shedd Park - Track Wednesday June 15, 2022 8am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 3 = $0 Middle School Field Day Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 12 – Jhonnatha Cheam – Clemente Park Committee SOME DATES WIL CONFLICT WITH ITEM 13 A.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court I April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm B.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court II April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm C.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court III April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm D.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court IV April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm E.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court V April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm F.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court VI April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm G.) Clemente Park – Pailin Volleyball Court VII April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm H.) Clemente Park – Concession Stand April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm I.) Clemente Park – Basketball Court I April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm J.) Clemente Park – Basketball Court II April 1 – October 31, 2022 7am-9pm This fee is typically waived by the Board of Parks There is a CPC grant to make improvements to the park. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 13 – Melinda Parry – ACE Lowell Center A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday July 16, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field– Back to back with LHS Saturday August 27, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $170/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 14 – Dave Lezenski – LHS athletics fall sports A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William J. Desmond Jr. Field Mondays – Saturdays August 15 – August 29, 2022 9:30am-5:30pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 - November 25, 2022 2pm-6pm Saturdays September 3 - November 26, 2022 9:30am-1:30pm B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Machado Field Mondays – Saturdays August 15 – August 29, 2022 10am-6pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 - November 25, 2022 2pm-6pm Saturdays September 3 – November 26, 2022 9:30am-1:30pm C.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Mondays – Fridays August 15 – August 29, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 – November 25, 2022 2pm-8pm Saturdays August 20 – November 19, 2022 8am-8pm Saturday November 26, 2022 2pm-8pm Sundays August 28 – November 20, 2022 8am-4pm D.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Field Hockey Field Mondays – Saturdays August 15 – August 29, 2022 10am-6pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 – November 25, 2022 2pm-10pm Saturdays September 3 – November 26, 2022 8am-4pm E.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Mondays – Fridays August 15 – August 29, 2022 5pm-9pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 – November 25, 2022 2pm-10pm Saturdays September 3 – November 26, 2022 8am-8pm F.) Shedd Park – Track Mondays – Fridays August 22 – August 29, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays August 30 – November 25, 2022 2pm-6pm Saturdays September 3 – November 26, 2022 8am-12pm FEES ARE WAIVED FOR A HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS EVENT. Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 15 – Dayry Alvarez – Bridal Shower Brunch Shedd Park Pavilion Saturdays June 11, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $170. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 16 – Joshua Luna – Church Anniversary Celebration Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday August 21, 2022 10pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total $340 th 38 anniversary of the church on Lawrence St. Cooking with grills and will contact the Fire Department. They expect 100 people. Want to have a bouncy house as well. John LInnehan reminded the requestor that no propane is allowed so be aware to use charcoal. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $340. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 17 – Chris Snow – Shedd Park Baseball Shedd Park Concession Stand April 1 – October 31, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 18 – Tiffany Evangelista – Youth Football A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Saturdays and Sundays March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2022 10am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 6 = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 6 = $720 Total $720 This space is usually taken by LHS but they did not request these dates this year. Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 19 – Patrick Sheridan – Lowell Lacrosse Games Worked out dates with LHS, and some are duplicates or can be removed. A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Sundays April 3, May 1, 15, June 12 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 8 = $960 Total $960 Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $960. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Sundays May 22, June 5 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 4 = $480 Total $480 Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $480. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. C.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Field Hockey Field Sundays April 3, 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15, June 5 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 14 = $960 Total $960 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $960. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Total fee of $2400 Item 20 – Robert Mitchell – Community Festival South Common – Purtell Multipurpose Field Friday August 26, 2022 4pm-10pm Saturday August 27, 2022 7am-10pm Sunday August 28, 2022 7am-10pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 19 = $475 3 Custodians needed for Custodial Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 13 X 3= $4,680 Total $5,155 waived This event is for the African American Community Group. It is usually held at Labor day. They will do cleanup and haul trash to the DPW. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 21 – Sicily Wamunyu – African Family Get together South Common – Purtell Multipurpose Field Sunday June 26, 2022 11am-7pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total $340 waived They hope to feed 50 people. This is a social event for to feed the homeless. They plan to bring prepared food. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 22 – Robert Sherbs – Greater Lowell Kiwanis Lucy Larcom - Greenspace Sunday April 10, 2022 9am-5pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 4 = $0 This would be a spring event similar to the monster bash. They plan it as an Easter egg hunt. Plan to have games like corn hole. Geared towards ages 2-10 or 2-12. They request staff and volunteers from the Recreation office. They will email a request for staff to the recreation email. Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 23 – Jeffrey Boian – Kids in Disability Sports Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Alumni Field Sunday June 12, 2022 10am-12pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $120 waived Baseball game with a long time partner group. Plan to have an ice cream truck. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for no fee. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 24 – Catherine Miller – Vinfen Recovery Celebration- Represented by Jodi Johnson instead. Fort Hill Park Greenspace Wednesday June 15, 2022 9am-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2= $240 Total $340 Plan to have 250 people. Party and awards for recovery. Want to have games and food trucks. Asked to add a custodian for cleanup and to open the gate to the top of the hill. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $340. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 25 – Hetal Patel – Cricket Hadley Park Senior League Baseball Field Saturdays and Sundays May 7- September 25, 2022 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 X 42= $2100 THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONFLICT WITH LOWELL CATHOLIC, OVER 30 BASEBALL, AND HIGHLANDS BASEBALL. PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR THIS FIELD FOR CRICKET WAS DECLINED DUE TO THE CONFLICTS. Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 26 – Gilbert Vigeant – Lowell Girls’ Softball Tournaments A.) McPherson Park – M1- Farley Softball Field Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 2022 8am-6pm Saturdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 8am-6pm Saturdays May 7, 2022 8am-8pm Sundays May 29, June 5, 12, 26, 2022 8am-6pm Sundays May 8, June 19, July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14, 2022 8am-8pm B.) McPherson Park – M2 – Sweatt Softball Field Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 8am-6pm Saturdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 8am-6pm Saturday May 7, 2022 8am-8pm Sundays May 8, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14 8am-6pm C.) McPherson Park – M3 – Vigeant Softball Field Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 2022 8am-6pm Saturdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 8am-6pm Saturday May 7 8am-8pm Sundays May 8, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 9, 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14 8am-6pm D.) McPherson Park – Concession Stand Sundays – Saturdays April 24 – August 15, 2022 8am-8pm Lowell Girls’ Softball was charged $25,500 in summer 2021 for permits. No fee breakdown is available. Chairman John Linnehan said he would work to determine a fee. No refunds will be cancelled for cancelled dates. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the request for a fee to be determined by the Chairman. 2nd by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Motion to adjourn made by Tom Caunter. 2nd by Ryan Rourke. Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:04pm.