Scituate Beach Commission Meeting Minutes

Date: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 7:00pm

Scituate Beach Commission
Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2019
Scituate Town Library

Attendees:
Steven Tripp (SBC Chair), Anne McCracken (SBC), Paula Elsmore (SBC), Steve
O’Brien (SBC), Mary Jo McNally (SBC), Leslie Dienel (SBC), Nancy Fay (SBC)


I. Meeting called to order by S. Tripp 7:06pm and second by N.Fay, followed by a
unanimous vote from the group.

II. S. Tripp motioned to approve meeting minutes from January 8, 2019 - motion was
second by MJ. McNally, followed by a unanimous vote from the group.

III. Project updates:
Shade Structures: Paula received a quote for about 20k for structures and
installation. She will meet with the Conservation Commission to make sure
we are in compliance. She will prepare a formal request for the funds and
send to Maura.

Flag system: Anne to continue to try and get a hold of Maura.

Facebook page/ Community Service: Steve was not in attendance, hope to
have an update next meeting.

Beach Buckets: Leslie found out it would have to be coordinated with the
DPW. The group thought it would be best to contact Paul Niellson first and
see if we can help him in any way.

Bike Racks: Mary Jo looked into some options. There are many rack options
that we need to narrow down. Nancy to look into where rack at Egypt Beach
came from. Also need to figure out location for where they would be mounted.
Paula and Mary Jo to work together on this.
Peggotty Beach water line repair: Steve was not in attendance, hope to have
an update next meeting.
Sloop to stop at beaches after Senior Center: Nancy left messages for
contacts, will continue to follow up. 

Beach Sticker Design: Ongoing project for Mary Jo.

Boardwalk RFP: Nancy updated the RPF we had and met with Maura about
it. Found out that the lot at Egypt is now supposed to be done by the end of
summer.

Updated Bio Break options: Steve found some options for this – on the
ground and on wheels. He will contact the manufacturer and get more
details.

IV. New business:
Beach Maintenance Plan: Discussion to create a plan for the DPW to follow
when the beaches are opened/closed.

Leslie to find out information about barriers at Minot Beach.

V. Old business:
n/a

VI. Misc.
n/a

VII. Meeting motioned to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. by S. Tripp and second by MJ.
McNally and then resulting in a unanimous vote from the group.