Ogunquit Parks and Rec Committee reviews budget, beach concert plans

The Ogunquit Parks and Recreation Committee met to discuss the upcoming $44,000 operating budget and the select board's proposal for improved communication regarding the comprehensive plan. The committee deferred voting on the budget until November 4 to allow time to determine the cost of a portable stage for beach concerts. Select board liaison Heath Follett presented a draft policy requiring committees to submit three to five annual priorities for select board feedback.

Key points

• The committee deferred the vote on the $44,000 operating budget until the November 4 meeting to resolve questions about beach concert logistics.
• Select board liaison Heath Follett presented a draft communication policy asking committees to identify three to five annual priorities tied to the comprehensive plan.
• Committee members discussed the need for a safe, portable stage for beach concerts, noting that plywood platforms are no longer considered safe by town management.
• The committee agreed to seek an extension on the deadline to submit their written priorities to the town clerk, as not all members were present to finalize the list.
• Jen Lua reported that the Plain Air event had record attendance with approximately 120 artists and significant artwork sales.
• The committee noted that the $100,000 warrant article for Agamenticus Park upgrades will be voted on by citizens in November.

Next steps

• Michelle to contact town manager Matt to discuss the feasibility and cost of a portable stage for beach concerts.
• Committee to submit written feedback on the select board's draft communication policy and their annual priorities.
• Rick Stewart to report to the town clerk that the committee is requesting an extension on the priority submission deadline.
• Committee to vote on the operating budget at the November 4 meeting.

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