HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAC 10/04/2022Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachaselts 02048
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Downtown COPY1nTMeff,LERKS OFFICE
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Mr. Neil Rhein and Mr. George Pantos. Ms. Beth Ashman Collins was not present at start of meeting but arrived
6:37pm.
Not present: Ms. Eileen Cusack
Guests: Mr. Josh Reinke, DPW Director and Mr. Chris McDermott, Economic Development Director
Minutes: Sharon Varricchione
1. Call to Order: The Downtown Committee was called to order at 6:30PM by Mr. Dumas.
2. Acceptance of Minutes from September 6, 2022:
Motion: To adopt the meeting minutes of September 6, 2022.
Passes 6:0 (Cooney/Pantos)
3. Downtown`Proiects:
a. Fall Festival Update:
Mr. Dumas mentioned they were nervous about the weather but it turned out to be a wonderful time. He
also stated there was a lot of effort put in by the Town employees to make the event happen. Ms. Collins
said the Fall Festival ponies and stage were fabulous. Mr. Cooney asked if the Town had contracts, Mr.
Dumas said yes but if they don't show they don't get paid. Mr. Dumas continued to summarize the Fall
Festival regarding how great the beer garden high tops were, that they had more chairs to watch the band
this year and that the residents were enjoying the newly purchased paddle boats. Ms. Collins stated the
Mass Maritime volunteers were great and everyone agreed.
Mr. Dumas stated that is was a quality event, it worked out very well and that we already started working
on the sponsors for next year. Mr. Pantos said it would be better to have more speakers for the band so
you could hear them a little better. Mr. Dumas said he would look into that. Mr. Pantos said the breweries
are already in for next year and that this year's event went really well. Mr. Dumas stated that he was very
impressed with the Navy Band and that they never had anyone help them like that during an event with
their instruments and giving them lunch.
Other feedback included:
Mr. Pantos stated there could be additional signage regarding how to get to the Ferris Wheel as some
were trying to get to it through the beer garden. For the Food trucks next year, get a deposit and if they
don't come they lose it. He then stated his daughter dances and wants to perform next year on the big
stage. He then mentioned that the lights on the, poles on Rumford Ave worked out really well this year.
Mr. Cooney asked if we pay Ms. Dianne Falk. Mr. Dumas said yes and that she finds/works with all the
vendors and that Ms. Griffin and Ms. Varricchione take care of the financials, the walk throughs, working
with the Electric Dept, all the logistics, the outreach to the neighborhood for parking, messaging and social
media. The day of the Fall Festival it's all hands-on deck to make sure everyone does their task. If we run
15 minutes behind that puts the whole event at risk for running late. The paddle boats worked out well.
Mr. Reinke stated they were worried that the residents would take too long in the boats but then they
• Mr. Cooney said we should increase our budget for the Fall Festival next year so it goes along way for the
Town. Mr. Dumas said we need to get over the hill for the current budget issues first. Mr. McDermott said
we would rework some of the sponsor tiers to help with next year.
Next Meeting Date: November 8'h at 6:30pm, future dates below
• 9/6P2 • 1/3/23 • 5/2/23 • 9/5/23
-WPP2 • 2/7/23 • 6/6/23 • 10/3/23
• 11/8/22 0 3/7/23 0 7/11/23 • 11/7/23
• 12/6/22 • 4/4/23 • 8/1/23 • 12/5/23
Any items not known 48 hours prior: None
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.
Passes i
ntos/Collins)
Kevin Dumas, Chai
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