6/4/2013 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Cottee Minutes June 4, 201 Review v of CPA Projects_proposed for October 2013 Town Meeting: (continued) At the last meeting,the Community Preservation Committee discussed the possibility'of phasingimprovements to the John's Pond Beach and Great River Boat Ramp. In response to the Committee's suggestion,the DPW Director gave an overview of a three-year phasing proposal for the referenced projects. John's Pond Beach-$326, 00: The goal of the John's Pond Beach is to improve the recreational facilities of the } beach by reconstructing and enlarging the parking lot, constructing a picnic pavilion, building a storage facility with permanent restroom facilities, and purchasing playground equipment. Site furnishings are included in the project proposal earmarked for CPA funding. This includes benches,picnic tables, grills and bicycle rads. The recreational project in the three-year phasing progrann considers in phase I, parking lot improvements and site utilities, in phase II,the playground structures, _ ADA compliant surfacing and site furnishings. To bring the project to completion,the shade pavilion, storage building and restroorus would be completed in phase III to bring forth a total projected cost of$345,000. It was noted the beach is well used by the public, and during the summer it is frequently used by the Kids Klub and Boys&Girls Club. The park is enjoyed by all residents, and improvement would increase tourism in the Town of 1 lashpee. It is estimated the paving+and reconfiguration of the parking would be completed in approximately eight months. The project in total with the projected phasing would be completed by the summer of 2014. Great River Boat Ramp P rking!prove eats - $650,000: The Great River Boat Rarnp is one of the Town's three public launch.facilities. The project would completely reconstruct the landing,the Pier and attached floating docks. In addition, the aging pki.ng facility would be reconstructed and enlarged. The projct is supported by the Harbormaster and waterways Commission. -