HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 09/19/2023Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2023 RECEIVED
TM'11H CLERKS OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Lihdt V5e; CLerk Ed Westhaver,
Patrick Latchaw L UGI UU
Sherri H. Gurnon; Director, Mansfied.Y��Iar1il. recreation
Mary Sellner; Assistant Director �Qs n�'�ekdi_P IT�Jzecreation
1. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM at the Mansfield Community Garden,
2. Visitors : Matt Zajac and John Brandt, Mansfield Cooperative Garden Members
3. Sherri Gurnon handed out some objectives for the Recreation Commission to consider
while visiting the Mansfield Community Garden.
I -Ms. Gurnon staled that there are 118 plots currently.
2-Sherri Gurnon notified the Commissioners that there was currently someone growing
marijuana. The discussion on this will continue at the 6:15pm meeting that will follow
at the Town Hall.
3-Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that there was some concern about
the growing of shrubs and trees in the garden area. Ed Westhaver questioned John Brandt
and he stated that he has seen very little, mainly raspberry bushes, but felt that the
participants can plant trees outside of the garden/plot area.
4-Sherri Gurnon briefed the Commissioners regarding the concern about the use of trellises,
benches and garden figures. Ed Westhaver advised that the trellises aid in the growing of
some plants. John Brandt expressed that they are fine, but stated that the items must be
removed and taken home by the plot renter at the end of the season.
5/6-Ms. Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that a discussion will be held at a
future Recreation Commission Meeting regarding the number of plots allowed per address
when the Commissioners review the 2023 Mansfield Co -Operative Gardens Plot Rental
Guidelines and Policies.
7-Sherri Gurnon updated the Commissioners on the sign status. The Recreation
Commissioners voted to approve $4,300 for a sign at the Mansfield Community Garden,
however, the sign company sent an estimate of $4,988.47. Mike Ahern mentioned that he
fell the quote was too high, and will get back to the Recreation Commission on the results
of the negotiations.
8-Ms. Gurnon apprised the Recreation Commissioners of the Pumpkin Harvest and Festival
at the Mansfield Community Garden on Sunday, October 1, 1 Oam-2pm.
4. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.
RQ§Actfull Sub ' ted �3
mda McCabez Dat
Recreation Commission Clerk