Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee

Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee May 5, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions 1. Call to Order Greg Andruskevich Call to Order: 6:55 Attendees: Pam Anderson, Greg Andruskevich, Dick Gillespie, Ed Moran, Joshua Segal, Mark Soucy, Peter Testa, Nick Caggiano, Nick Serpa, Brian Edwards Greeting of guests: Lisa O’Connor (observer) Period for public comment: None April 7 meeting minutes approved. 2. Park/Rec. Nick Caggiano Signage: Inserts are complete & will be installed by May 17 trail day. Boardwalk Update: Has gone out for bid. A wetland scientist has been contacted/hired to review the area where the boardwalk is proposed. Dick Gillespie has volunteered to be on the selection committee so long as it won’t interfere or be a conflict with conservation commission duties. Canal Clean-up: Goes to Finance Committee on May 7. Legacy Playground: There is a low chance the Legacy playground will be located near the park, closet potential site under consideration is on Grand Ave behind the Board of Alderman have hired a third party company to review all potential sites. Picnic table sites: There are a few potential sites Nick has in mind, Mark Soucy suggested near Lincoln Park entrance as there is a waste barrel & port-a-pottie there. Greg Andruskevich suggested near B20 as this is a nice area to view the river towards the Mill Yard. Joshua recommended keeping the number placed low as a test to see how much litter is generated at the sites. Other: Gatehouse will be cleaned prior to May 17 trail day. New summer interns will be hired this season. Task: find & list all missing GPS signs. On June 14 there will be a volunteer hand pull of water chestnut in the Nashua River. This will be confined to the locations the harvester cannot access. The machine harvest will begin after this hand pull is completed. Aquatic herbicide application has been approved by finance committee and is slated for completion by May 31.  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 May 5, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions City organizations are in the beginning stages of planning a fall festival of sorts with a parade and other activities in and around Holman Stadium. Organizers are seeking groups for parade floats. 3. Chairman’s Notes Greg Andruskevich Trail Day Report: Overall a success. Dick Gillespie led a team who rebuilt barriers blocking access to the red trail that is eroding near the power lines. This is to block access to the trail & prevent injuries. Used brush provided by Public works Dept. Walked the trail from the power lines out to the ice rink to check for trash & trail condition. Need a replacement sign stating the trail is closed. Pam Anderson led a team who cleaned the bridges of winter debris & trash. Nick Serpa & Brian Edwards worked on removing fence along spine road in the cove area. 4. Old Business All New John Deere utility vehicle should be delivered at any time. 5. New Business All Joshua Segal: inquired if there is a way to force race organizers to clean up after their event in the park. He found signs & trail markings from the Beaver 5k that was held over this past weekend. Nick will research to see if he can find the organization responsible. Greg Andruskevich: Cover is overflowing on Spine Road due to large beaver dam. Nick Caggiano stated the beavers have been relocated. The Waste Water crew may remove the gate blocking the sluiceway to allow the water to flow out so they can determine how large the beaver dam actually is. May need a third party contractor to dismantle the dam. Dick Gillespie: Recommended a review of the Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee bylaws and update as needed. Mark Soucy: Suggested for June trail day to clean up around the spine road entrance sign and possibly add some perennial plantings as the area is like a natural garden and could benefit from some attention.  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 May 5, 2014 Item Topic Lead Discussion / Conclusions Nick Serpa: MFPAC Facebook page is still a work in progress. He is working on appropriate content and how to properly link to city web page based on the city’s guidelines. 6. Other All Proposed may 17 Trail Day tasks: - Repair erosion along blue trail running parallel to the highway. (Dick Gillespie) - Cove fence removal. (Nick Serpa & Brian Edwards) - Spread wood chips along the cove trail and clear trash along fence in Mill Yard parking lot. (Joshua Segal). - Gatehouse & coloring fun. (Pam Anderson) 4 high school volunteers have been requested. North Second Street entrance clean up. (Kim Crider) Adjournment 8:09pm  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