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Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes RECEIVED
October 26, 2021 LA Rh OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Linda McCabe; CYterI�,EC ,q P 4: OU
Ed Westhaver, Michael Weber. 1;F1F LD
Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Directo:w,
Mary Sellner, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on August 31, 2021.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from
August 31, 2021 as written. Seconded by Michael Weber.
Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Visitors: None
4. Old Business:
-No update on a Program Room. The town is waiting on a grant they applied for regarding 50
West Street development.
-Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commission on the Plymouth Street Playground. The
town was awarded a State Park Grant in the amount of $100,000, Once the plan is finalized to
lower the costs, the project will go out to bid in November.
Motion: To approve the motion read by Sherri Gurnon:
Recreation Commission PARC Grant Approval Request:
I would like to request the board take a formal vote to approve the project agreement that
will be entered into between the Town of Mansfield and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Division of
Conservation Services for the authorization of project and grant acceptance in regard to
the Plymouth Street Playground Project,
By Ed Westhaver to approve the motion as read by Sherri Gurnon. Seconded by Michael
Weber.
Motion passes, 4-0.
-No new updates on the Memorial Park Master Plan
5. New Business:
-Sherri Gurnon revealed her requests from the CIP for the FY20233-FY2028 for the Mansfield's
Parks and Recreation. The requests were:
FY23-Update the Skate Park at Memorial Park
FY24-Development of a Dog Park
FY25-Playground Maintenance Account to be used to be compliant with the ADA
updates/changes
FY26-Fultons Pond -Project Feasibility Study (adding a gazebo, replacing the picnic tables, etc.)
FY27-Conceptual Design for the Re -Establishment of the Ryan Recreation Area
FY28-Community Building for use by the Recreation Department
Ms. Gurnon asked that if the Recreation Commissioners had other ideas to let her know. The
Commissioners were satisfied with her requests.
-Sherri Gurnon asked for volunteers to assist in the hiding of the Halloween Eggs for the
Halloween Egg Hunt, Ed Westhaver was available,
-Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission that Providence Bruin tickets, Blue Hills Ski
Lessons, Basketball have opened up for registration.
-Sherri Gumon informed the Recreation Commission that Indoor Tennis Lessons, Yoga and
Karate are offering fall sessions. Volleyball has ongoing registration. Pickleball was very
successful and will be offered again in the spring,
-Sherri Gumon notified the Commissioners that the Memorial Park Softball Field needs
maintenance. A bid was provided by North Turf, Inc. in the amount of $4,761.00,
Motion: By Mike Weber to approve the North Turf quote for repairs on the softball field.
Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 4-0.
-Ms. Gurnon notified the Recreation Commission that their Non -Profit Gift Fund request for
funds to purchase 4 signs for different recreation sites was denied. The NPGF Committee felt the
signs should be a town expense, not a gift expense. She asked that a sign be purchased out of the
Parks and Recreation budget, in the amount of $3,800,00, to purchase a sign for the Mansfield
Community Garden.
Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the purchase of a sign for the Mansfield
Community Garden. Seconded by Mitch Breguard.
Motion passes, 4-0.
-Sherri Gumon stated that the New Year's Photo Contest will be combining the November
(Marie Streese Conservation Area) and December (Dorothy York Conservation Area) to be able
to get them into the Mansfield Community Calendar in time for its printing. Overall, Ms.
Gurnon stated that the Photo Challenge was a great success. We found an audience we didn't
know we had and allowed people to be aware and discover these conservation areas.
-Sherri Gumon reminded the Recreation Commission of the Special Town Meeting Nov. 4 at the
Mansfield High School.
6. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, November 30, 2021
6:00pm Town Hall
7. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Mike Weber.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Recreation Commissioh Clerk
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