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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 11/19/2019i Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes RECEIVED November 19, 2019 TO'YN CLERKS OFFICE Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, *Linda McCa6loel;' Ark,' A 10: Ob Ed Westhaver, Chris Leard. IjA S F I E L 0 Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Dirdet6fS ACf-1USETTS Mary Sellner, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director *Linda McCabe arrived at 6:20pm 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 10, 2019. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from September 10, 2019 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 3-0. 3. Old Business: - Sherri Gurnon distributed a questionnaire from Allen Bryer to the Recreation Commission. Mr. Bryer is a member of the Open Space and Recreation Commission. Mr. Bryer wanted the Recreation Commission's input in the parks in the Mansfield area. Ms. Gurnon asked the Commissioners to return the questionnaire, and she will share the results from it with the Recreation Commission and Allen Bryer. -Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission that the Memorial Park/Plymouth Street Tennis Court crack sealing will be delayed until spring due to poor weather delaying the repair this fall. -Sherri Gurnon briefed the Recreation Commission that the plan for a new Program Room remains the same at this time, and that is to use the COA space once it becomes available. The COA is planning on moving to the old Police Station. -Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commission on the Plymouth Street Playground. There was a meeting with Ms. Gurnon; Kevin Dumas, Town Manager; and John Stanbrook, Town Accountant. At the meeting, conceptual plan was presented, and the costs and plan were re- evaluated. 4. New Business: -2020 Mansfield Community Calendar Photo Contest results were announced by Sherri Gurnon. Residents of Mansfield were encouraged to take pictures around the Town of Mansfield. The Recreation Commission voted on the submissions. Tom Cox's photo of the Mansfield South Common sign in the winter was the winner. There were 40 photos sent in. Students from a photography class at the high school participated, as well. The photo will be put on the front cover of the Mansfield Community Calendar for 2020. The second and third place photo will be published in the calendar too. -A photo for the 2019 Annual Town Report was going to be taken of the Recreation Commission. However, with only 3 members of the 5 commissioners able to attend, it was postponed until the next meeting in January. -The Norton/Mansfield Rail Trail raised approximately $3.8 million. It is slated to begin in the year of 2022 and take about one year to complete. It will be about 4 miles longer, starting from the Mansfield Airport and end at the Myles Standish Industrial Complex. It will include a bike lane. P©4_ -Sherri Gurnon asked the Commissioners to look over the Facility Use Form and let her know if they felt there should be any updates. Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the Facilities Use Form as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3-0. -Linda McCabe brought in her form to renew her seat as a Recreation Commissioner. Sherri Gurnon reminded Ms. McCabe that she will need to be sworn in at the'rown Clerk's office at her first convenience. 5. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:00pm Town Hall 6. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 PM. MMS/ms10/I8.doc:5:reccom r: rec: msword