Posted:
November 10, 2025 9:38 a.m.
- This page, Recreational Tramway Board Meeting - 11.13.25, is offered by
- Division of Occupational Licensure
- Office of Public Safety and Inspections
- Recreational Tramway Board
Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Recreational Tramway Board Meeting - 11.13.25
Overview
This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See the Meeting Agenda for details.
Meeting Minutes
Virtual Meeting Held via Microsoft Teams November 13, 2025, @ 10:00 a.m.
At 10:10 a.m., the Chair, Jeff Crowley, called the open meeting to order.
Board members present:
- Jeff Crowley, Chair, Owner of a Rope Tow
- Dan Kilburn, Designee of the Commissioner
- Paul Maloney, Owner of a Tramway
- Thomas Gilbert - Representative of Ski Clubs or Others Who Patronize Recreational Tramways
Board members absent:
- Vacant Seat - Rep. of Tramway Liability Insurance Company
DOL Staff present:
- Yolanda Cole, Executive Director
- Cesar Lastra, Technical Code Coordinator
- Jamie Dalton, Board Legal Counsel
- Richard Holtz, Board Legal Counsel
- Jeff Williams, Office Support Specialist II
Approval of previous Meeting Minutes
N/A
Executive Director Report
N/A
Legal Report
N/A
Documents and Exhibits
- Agenda
- Tramway Modification Application - Berkshire East
- Tramway Lift Construction Applications - Blue Hills Ski Area
Discussion
- Tramway Modification Application - Berkshire East
The Board heard from Bobby Farrell of Elevation Engineering regarding the application. Taylor Wunsch, the founder of EZ-Lift Systems, gave a presentation that demonstrated and described the EZ-Lift System and explained the system for the Board. Cesar Lastra asked why plans were not submitted with the application showing footing details. Mr. Farrell explained that there are no changes to the existing footing and no additional concrete poured so that the existing documentation on file is up to date and accurate. Paul Maloney made a motion to allow the EZ-Lift System to be used at Berkshire East, conditioned on a successful or positive inspection by a state inspector before it is used by the public; seconded by Daniel Kilburn.
A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Daniel Kilburn | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Yes |
- Tramway Lift Construction Applications - Blue Hills Ski Area
The application and supporting documents were displayed on the screen, and Daniel Kilburn and Cesar Lastra reviewed them with Board Members. Following the review, Daniel Kilburn made a motion to approve the Lift Construction Application for Blue Hills Ski Area (Beginner Tow); seconded by Paul Maloney.
A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Daniel Kilburn | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Yes |
Daniel Kilburn then made a motion to approve the Lift Construction Application for Blue Hills Ski Area (Big Blue Tow); seconded by Paul Maloney.
A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Daniel Kilburn | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Yes |
Matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
N/A
Adjournment
Paul Maloney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Daniel Kilburn.
A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion was approved as follows:
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jeff Crowley | Yes |
| Daniel Kilburn | Yes |
| Paul Maloney | Yes |
| Thomas Gilbert | Yes |
Agenda
Open PDF file, 294.57 KB,
RTB Agenda 11-13-25
(English, PDF 294.57 KB)