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July 26, 2022i OWN CLERKS OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairma�abWAAA, 10erk, Chris Leard,
Mike Weber, Ed Westhaver MANSFIELD
Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recr ation Dire toETTS
Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM,
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from May 24, 2022,
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from May 24, 2022 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard.
Motion passes, 5-0.
3. Visitors: Diana Bren, Select Board Liaison
4. Facility Requests:
• Self Help, Inc.- Carol Carver: Grandparent support gathering
Memorial Park Playground; September 8 & October 27, 10:00-1 I:00am
Sherri Gurnon stated they are a Non -Profit group and are requesting a fee waiver. Ms.
Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission that Self Help, Inc has provided insurance.
Motion: By Mike Weber to approve the request and to waive the fee. Seconded by Ed
Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0.
• Mansfield Flag Football- Tom Flinn
Lower Memorial Field; Saturdays, September 10 - November 22, 7:00am-5:30pm
• MHS- Tim Selmon
Plymouth Street- Cross Country Meets- September 13 & October 4, 3:15-6:00pm
Hutchason/Memorial Park- Monday- Friday, August 18-November 19, 2:30-5:30pm
5. Old Business:
• Sherri Gurnon gave an update to the Recreation Commission regarding the Plymouth
Street Playground. There are a few playground pieces that haven't come in. Once they
come in and they have all the equipment, they will start the construction of the
playground.
• Ms. Gurnon apprised the Recreation Commission on 50 West St. Sherri Gurnon was
unable to attend the last meeting, but was told that an architect was selected.
6. New Business:
• Sherri Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that the Parks and Recreation
Department has hired Ed Kaspryzk to do our Movies Under the Stars and Summer
Concert Series. He was not hired as a Park Attendant due to his age. Therefore, we still
have that job posted.
• Ms. Gurnon referred the Recreation Commission to the High School Tennis Prep League
registration form and an email from a parent's refund request. Sherri Gurnon stated that
we have a "no refunds, no exceptions" policy. Mike Weber noticed that the form doesn't
state that there would be competitive play and that the parent stated in her email that she
thought there would be competitive play. Linda McCabe remarked that if we refund this
participant, we open up the need to refund others. Ed Westhaver and Mike Weber found
no extenuating circumstances that warranted a refund.
Motion: By Mike Weber to deny the request for a refund for the HS Prep League
tennis program. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0.
• Because of the lack of rain which is the theme for the July Photo Challenge, Sherri
Gurrion extended it to August, as well, Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission
that the August Photo Challenge is North Common and the theme is Night.
• Sherri Gurnon briefed the Recreation Commissioners on the Fall Program Enrollments
started Monday, July 25, Programs being offered include:
- Little Kicks
- Youth Karate / Tai Chi
- Kripalu Yoga
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Pickleball
- Brown Billone Tennis Lessons
• Ms. Gurnon stated that there was a night change request for the Movies Under the Stars.
The request was made due to the late ending of the movies and it being on a week night.
The request suggested that the movies be moved to a Friday or Saturday night.
Motion: By Mike Weber to deny the request and to retain Wednesday evenings for the
movie nights. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0.
• Sherri Gurnon announced that the Mansfield Market is a new program for the Parks and
Recreation Department, It was started and run by Mary Lisk, however, she reached out to
the department to assist in the registration of participants and run the program through the
town. It is held Saturday morning, 9:00am-1:00pm
• Ms. Gurnon requested a member of the Recreation Commission to be a representative
from the Recreation Commission in the planning of the Mansfield's 250`I' Celebration.
The Town Manager would like each board and committee to provide a member, The
celebration will be August 23, 2025. Linda McCabe volunteered to be the representative.
7. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard.
Motion passes, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 PM.
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Respectfully Sub„ i ed,
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Recreation Commission lerk
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