HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpen Space & Rec. Comm. 10/14/2022Open Space and Recreation Committee
Town of Mansfield
Minutes of Meeting RECEIVED
October 17, 2022 TO„ 1 CL.ER`r(S OFFICE
Attendees: Katelyn Gonyer, Env. and Cons. Planner,
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Rebecca Foster, Comm Chair, Sharon Friedman, Kristen f`tiAhiSFIELD
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1.Open Meeting, 5:03
2. Chair update with Committee reported by Ms. Goyner:
• Eagle scout Projects
Two projects. The first is at Great Woods, where
a student has project using the Waypoint system
on the main trails. The goal is to have a number
system using tags with markers every 50 feet or
so, much like mile markers on a highway.
The other project is at Corporal Hardy, where 2
new benches near the ponds have been installed
and where some of the trails are being widened.
Discussion followed about kids stealing trail
markers among other things.
• Ms. Gonyer has been working with GIS Coordinator
for new maps and has been working with the
GPS technician since spring. She will present to
comm. later.
3. Open Space & Recreation Plan update 2023 section
review:
Ms. Gonyer has reformatted trail maps and other
graphics so that they are uniform in appearance. Ms.
Friedman stated that our demographics have a lot of
minorities etc., but Ms. Gonyer reported that we no
longer have an EJ district, according to Shaun Burke,
Director of Planning & Development. Some of the
language re: wildlife habitat will be edited.
Dedication: This year's Plan will be dedicated to Lou
Andrews, and this dedication will be presented in front
of the Select Board. Ms. Friedman will talk to Lou
first, and then get a picture and bio.
Acknowledgements 2016-2023:
Accomplishments discussed and condensed, with
reference to the following item numbering on attached
document.
1. Created Open Space Comm.- Include Meets
Monthly
2. MP 2020- How to weave goals into OSR Plan
2023. MP can be used as the public forum per
State.
3-6. Combined.
7. Regional town meetings to be included in
preface.
8. This is really strong.
9. List number of acres, from 2016 report
onward. New properties, larger parcels coming
online from foreclosure.
10. Climate Resiliency Planning: a lot of new
material
11. Nothing added
12. Upgrade of Ms. Goyner's responsibilities,
highlighting the importance of this role in
Mansfield
13. . Some items may be complete by the time of
this report. New item to be added:
"Internal Land use team with various Town
Dept. and budgets."
Dicussion followed regarding the need for a
viable budget to facilitate proper maintenance of
trails, etc.
Questions for inclusion in this report. What items
from the Park and Rec and the NRT should be in this
plan and budget, i.e, the improvements to N and S
Commons, the Harry Chase Parklet, etc?
Ms. Goyner is to research and loop back to committee.
Section skipped until the next meeting:
• Section 6: Goals and Objectives
• Review 2016 Goals/Objectives
• Compare with 2020 Master Plan Goals
• Review and edit draft of 2023 Goals/Objectives
Continued discussion:
4. Trail Steward Program update
Launched TSP on website, and it's live. A workshop
will be held 10/27 at 6pm to learn about program,
preregister, and sign waiver forms. People can adopt
their own spots, and the workshop will be recorded.
Online form from GPS. Discussion about postings on
the Town's web site ensued. There will be a social
media push this week, as well as a video.
Ms. Goyner will meet with Josh Reinke of DPW for
clarification of time and hours available to trail
maintenance.
5. Non -Profit Gift Fund grant proposal
Small grant proposal in town. Ms. Goyner asked for
$16K for kiosks at Corp Hardy, Sweets, and Streese,
Proposal includes vinyl print kiosk boards and exit
signs. The goal is to have uniform signage throughout
the trail system, as well as one year's worth of trail
markers.
6. Continue OSRC monthly walks
Chair Foster showed us a flier for the inaugural
Mansfield Trail Walks, to be held Saturday, October
23rd at Marie Streese, 9:30 am. She is organizing
these and will announce future walks 3 days in
advance and post on Social Media sites.
7. Review of Minutes. Clarification on Sept. minutes,
there will not be a December meeting. 9/12 meeting
minutes approved.
8. Next meeting will be on Monday, November 14' at
5.2023 meeting times will be sent out by Ms. Goyner.
Adjourned at 6:10.
Minutes recorded and written by Sally Fehervari
Late