HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 10/25/2022Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2022 PoEIV OFFICE
i'01rii'� CLERK
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Linda McCabe; Clerk,
Ed Westhaver, Christine Leard 1fl11 pl 30
Sherri
elParks
rRecreation Director
Ma Sl er, Assistant antPa Parks Recreattionf0i VAUSE T S
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 27, 2022.
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from
September 27, 2022 as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Visitors: Jan and Don Francis came to hear any updates on the Pickleball Program.
4. Old Business:
-No meetings have taken place since Mike Ahern's attendance at the September Recreation
Commission meeting regarding the 50 West Street development.
-Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commission on the Plymouth Sheet Playground. She
stated that the construction has been delayed due to weather, but they should be completed for an
opening mid -November. Ms. Gurnon felt there would be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of
November.
-No new updates on the Memorial Park Master Plan.
-Mary Sellner brought in a budget estimate for painting Pickleball courts, nets and a lock box to
store the nets.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve up to the $7,000 budget for painting lines, nets and
storage for the Pickleball Program. Seconded by Christine Leard. Motion passes, 4-0.
-Sherri Gurnon revealed her requests from the CIP for the FY2024-FY2029 from the Mansfield's
Parks and Recreation. The requests were:
FY24-Playground Maintenance Account
FY25-Fultons Pond -Project Feasibility Study (adding a gazebo, replacing the picnic tables, etc.)
FY26-Fultons Pond -Project Construction
FY27- Development of a Dog Park
FY28-Conceptual Design for the Re -Establishment of the Ryan Recreation Area
FY29-Ryan Recreation Area Construction
Ms. Gurnon asked if the Recreation Commissioners had any other ideas they would like to see.
All the Recreation Commissioners were in agreement over the plans that Sherri Gurnon
presented.
5. New Business:
• Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that the Harry B. Chase PARC
Grant requires signatures from Recreation Commissioners.
• Ms. Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that there was a meeting with Kevin
Dumas, Town Manager; Mike Ahern, Buildings; Jessica Grey, MYS President; Aaron
Salter, MYS representative; and Sherri Gurnon in mid -October to talk about the MYS
Town Agreement. Following that meeting, a second meeting took place with Kevin
Dumas, Town Manager; Mike Ahern, Buildings; Sherri Gurnon, Director of Mansfield
Parks and Recreation and the Town Council. Town Council will go over the current town
agreement and update it. The new agreement will be brought before the Recreation
Commissioners for a vote.
• Sherri Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that the November Photo
Challenge- Hutchason Field, Theme: Field Space Perspective and December Photo
Challenge- South Common, Theme: A Day on the Common deadlines will need to be
submitted earlier to allow time to get them into the 2023 Mansfield Community Calendar.
• Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that we are in need of a gym for the
Winter Basketball Program. The program participants do not want to play at QMS. Calls
were made to towns surrounding Mansfield and local YMCAs. At the time of the
meeting, no gym was available.
• Sherri Gurnon asked the Recreation Commissioners that the judges for the Halloween
Parade should arrive at 10:30am. The parade will start on Saturday, October 29, 11:00am
• Ms Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners of the Tree Lighting Ceremony -
Sunday, November 27, 4:00pm
• Sherri Gurnon reported that the. Fall Special Town Meeting is Thursday, December 1,
7:00pm, MHS
• Next Recreation Meeting: Tuesday, November 29, 6:00pm
6. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
6:00pm Town Hall
7. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Christine Leard.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
21 z2-.
Date
Clerk
MMS/msl0/I8.doc:5:reccom R rec: mmord 2