Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee

Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee March 3, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions 1. Call to Order Greg Andruskevich - Call to Order 7:01 pm - Attendees: Greg Andruskevich, Nick Caggiano, Peter Testa, Mark Soucy, Dick Gillespie, Pam Anderson, Nick Serpa, Ed Moran, Brian Edwards, Nick Caggiano, Kim Crider. - Guests: Patricia Ahern, Darold Rorabacher of Nashua International Sculpture Symposium. - Pat & Darold presented the location the NISS wanted to place a sculpture in the Park across from the Gatehouse. - New Member Kim Crider gave a brief introduction. 2. Park/Rec. Nick Caggiano Canal clean up(tree removal) bids - About a dozen firms are in consideration. Waiting for snow to melt for a pre-bid walkthrough. Mill Pond/Canal Chemical treatment- This is to treat for 6 different invasive species. Passed Board of Public Works and a PO has been cut. The permitting process at the state level has been started. Red Trail Boardwalk – Still finalizing the RFPQ, final cost is unknown at this time. Cove Flooding – Waste Water Dept. will clear and maintain the culvert to aid in preventing flooding. Gatehouse Coloring – Nick & Pam discussed the need for additional trash bags, small bottles of water, coloring books & small t-shirts. Cell Antenna – Verizon is to propose erecting a new structure, at an upcoming BPW meeting, to allow for (2) additional carriers as the current structure is at capacity. This will be at full cost to Verizon. This is in the very early stages at this point and Nick Caggiano will keep the MFPAC updated as this progresses. - Dick Gillespie inquired as to the ability to raise fees if needed/wanted. - Nick C. stated this is managed by Bill Mansfield and negotiations are performed through the city’s attorneys. Utility Vehicle Purchase – Passed Board of Public Works. Up to Finance Committee Wednesday 3/5/2014. Both (old & new) will be available during trail days, if required.  2014 Meetings: Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, April 7 , May 5, June 3, No July meeting, Aug 4, Sept. 8, Oct.6, Nov. 3 , Dec 1, Jan. 5, 2015  WEB SITE: http://www.gonashua.com  2014 Trail Days April 19, May 17 , June 14, No July Trail Day, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct.18, optional Committee Day Nov. 15  Page 1 of 3  Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee March 3, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions Summer Interns – Letters have been sent out to candidates, no word at this time who will be interning. 3. Chairman’s Notes Greg Andruskevich - Passed around photos of beaver damage as seen in the park recently and Nashua Historical Society photos from the Gatehouse construction. - Provided New England invasive plant species brochure to new members. (Brian, Kim & Nick s. - Brief discussion regarding the difference between pulling water chestnut by hand or using the harvester this year. Harvester is already paid for & planned this year, if they finish early, the PO will be prorated. - Reminded committee of the initial Spring walkthrough for March 29 with hopes the snow will be somewhat less by then. When warmer weather comes there will be a tour of the less frequented sections of the park for new committee members. 4. Old Business All - N/A all old business has been covered. 5. New Business All Social Media – Nick Serpa requested some additional input from the committee for other uses of a Facebook page outside of Park images, announcements (trail days) and events (running, soccer tournaments…). Kim Crider mentioned using photography (daily or weekly feature photos) as a way to possibly engage local photography students and hobbyists. NISS Sculpture – There was a brief discussion regarding the location the NISS chose for the sculpture. On average, most of the committee feels this location may not be best suited for a sculpture since the artist(s) will be determining the sculpture. We fear the sculpture may not coincide with the Gatehouse and/or the Park itself. We (MFPAC) cannot dictate what sculpture is placed there. This may be re-visited if we are provided a model of what the artist intends. This was NOT a formal vote, just a discussion that has been tabled pending a model of the sculpture. 6. Other - Meeting convened at 8:31 pm  2014 Meetings: Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, April 7 , May 5, June 3, No July meeting, Aug 4, Sept. 8, Oct.6, Nov. 3 , Dec 1, Jan. 5, 2015  WEB SITE: http://www.gonashua.com  2014 Trail Days April 19, May 17 , June 14, No July Trail Day, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct.18, optional Committee Day Nov. 15  Page 2 of 3  Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee March 3, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions  2014 Meetings: Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, April 7 , May 5, June 3, No July meeting, Aug 4, Sept. 8, Oct.6, Nov. 3 , Dec 1, Jan. 5, 2015  WEB SITE: http://www.gonashua.com  2014 Trail Days April 19, May 17 , June 14, No July Trail Day, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct.18, optional Committee Day Nov. 15  Page 3 of 3