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October 24, 2023 IO!V11 CLEFIi,'55 OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, 20B 40V Zq P 1* 41
Linda McCabe; Clerk (came in at 6:04pm), r,;:!SFIEI.D
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Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Director
Mary Sellner, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 19, 2023.
Motion: By &d Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from
5:30pm meeting at the Mansfield Cooperative Garden on September 19, 2023 as written.
Seconded by Christine Leard.
Motion passes, 4-0.
Motion: fly Rd Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from
6:00pm meeting at the Mansfield Cooperative Garden on September 19, 2023 as written,
Seconded by Christine Leard.
Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Visitors: Tom Parker, resident
Jackie McNamara, MYS Public Relations
4. Old Business:
- Linda McCabe updated the Recreation Commissioners on the 250°i Celebration Committee
Meeting. She explained that they are now dividing into more specialized committees that will
handle specific parts of the celebration. She volunteered the Recreation Department to help on
some of the events.
Ms. McCabe stated that the Town Manager, Kevin Dumas, wants specifics of what is being done
in each committee so he can make up a budget for the event.
-Ed Westhaver updated the Commissioners on the Open Space Committee's Open House that the
Recreation Commission attended on Monday, Oct. 23. He observed there to be a reasonable
turnout to see what is the plan for the use of the Open Space in Mansfield. He was notified that
several 100 people did the online survey regarding Open Space. Ed Westhaver, Linda McCabe
and Mitch Bregnard agreed that this plan is needed so projects can get funding. Patrick Latchaw
shared with the Commissioners that he went home thinking of what the he would like to see done
with the Open Space.
-Sherri Gurnon attended the Memorial Park Master Plan Study Meeting because Christine Leard
was unable to make it. Ms. Gurnon stated that there were general overviews of' (lie extending
situations at Memorial Park and what they would like to see go on at Memorial Park. The Master
Plan architect, Meghan Tompkins, CBA Architects, was in attendance.
-Ms. Gurnon apprised the Recreation Commissioners of the 50 West Street meeting. There were
approximately 45 COA members in attendance. The design engineer, Rachel Young, was in
attendance to review the 50% design that is completed. Sherri Gurnon stated that once 100%
design is completed, the next step is to seek finding through grants to help with the costs of
completing file project.
-Sherri Gurnon presented a new sign for the Mansfield Community Garden, John Brandt had
concerns about the visibility of the sign with a one-sided sign. After reaching out to Mike Ahern
to ask the sign company to request a price for a double -sided sign. The cost increase $530.
Because of the changes, Ms. Gurnon asked if the Recreation Connuissioners if they agreed with
the sign change and if they wanted to pay the additional costs.
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the additional funds for the double -sided sign for
the Mansfield Community Garden. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-1.
-Ms. Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners of the Halloween Parade on
Saturday, Oct. 28 at I lam. All are coming to help with the judging of the costumes.
5. New Business:
-Sherri Gurnon reviewed her CIP requests FY2025-FY2030.
The requests were:
FY25-Tennis Court Replacement Design Project
FY26-Tennis Court Replacement Construction Project
FY27-Fultons Pond -Project Feasibility Study (Year 1)
FY28-Fultons Pond -Project Construction (Year 2)
FY29-Development of a Dog Park
The requests are due mid -November.
-Ms. Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners on the Memorial Park Scoreboard.
Scoreboard Enterprises in conjunction with Jay Barrows, donated the labor and materials
using salvaged parts, to repair the existing sign. They requested that file Town of
Mansfield install an outlet, costing $400. The project should last at least 2-3 years.
-Sherri Gurnon requested that the Commissioners look over the 2024 Field Reservation,
especially the section regarding the tent use at Plymouth Street fields. Mitch Bregnard
mentioned that he has seen tents up on the actual fields on rainy days. Ms. Gurnon
informed them that during the Columbus Day Tournament, professional tents are allowed
in the gravel area, but they must have a permit from the Mansfield Building Department.
-Fall Special Town Meeting is Thursday, November 2, 7:OOpm, MI -IS
6. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
6:00pm Town Hall
7. Motion: By Christine Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:56pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda McCabe
Recreation Conunission Clerk
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