CITY OF WORCESTER | Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting | Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:06 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:41 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Sean M Rose | | Vice Chairperson Morris A Bergman | | Councilor Khrystian E King |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Sean M. Rose
Councilor Morris A. Bergman, who arrived at 6:16 P.M.
Councilor Gary Rosen, who served in the absence of Councilor Khrystian E. King
| | | | | Also: | Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Robert Antonelli
Director of Veterans’ Services Alex Arriaga
Deputy City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk
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| 1. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 1a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation hereby approves the minutes of the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of August 27, 2020. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Bergman absent) | |
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| | | 2a. | In order to ensure the continuation of active public engagement, the City of Worcester will now use a phone conference line for members of the public to participate in all public meetings. To participate during the public participation phase of City Council, you may call the direct line indicated: Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber - 415-655-0001 (Access Code: 160 430 2583) or enter the below URL into your web browser. If you would like to raise your hand when in the meeting as a call-in user during public participation you may dial *3.
https://cow.webex.com/cow/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5074698a54c1ed294703b72aece655d3 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Andrew Ducharme, Shrewsbury resident, spoke in favor of item #3a
2. Doyle McNamara, Auburn resident, spoke in favor of item #3a
3. Houston Heckman, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #3a
4. John Powers, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #3a | |
| 3. | Communications of the City Manager - Skatepark Items | |
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| | | 3a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Master Plan for improvements for the Crompton Park Skatepark.
# 9.8A CM January 19, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved to take items #3a through #3e collectively.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who discussed the master planning for Crompton Park and its Skate park, including information as to the different phases of the plan, the partnership of the design phases of the project and the timing of when the project will begin.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the popularity of skateboarding in the city with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Rosen, who discussed building a relationship between the skateboarding community and the city.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who discussed procedural motions with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend item #3a be approved, and item #3b through #3e be filed.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the final Skate Park at Crompton Park Master Plan Initiative.
# 10.8B CM December 8, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3c. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Crompton Park Skate Park Design Review.
# 9.8A CM August 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3d. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Crompton Park Skate Park Master Plan.
# 9.8A CM January 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3e. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Crompton Park Skate Park Master Plan Meeting.
# 8.8A CM November 26, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 4a. | Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to eliminating or decreasing the use of jet skis on Indian Lake.
# 9.13A CM October 20, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Bergman absent) | |
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| | | 4b. | Order of Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation hold a public discussion concerning including a military discount as part of the discounts offered at the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course.
# 11g CC June 2, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided an overview of discounts available to individuals who are in the military and veterans.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Rosen and Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on file.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
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