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Linda McCabe (6:10pm)
Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks &Recreation Director
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1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 23, 2023.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes
from October 23, 2023 as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 3-0.
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 24, 2023.
Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes
from October 24, 2023 as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Visitors:
Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop St, Owen (Cobs, presented his Eagle Scout project to the
Recreation Commissioners. Mr. Kobs proposed that he would like to make life sized coyote cat outs
to deter the gathering of geese on fields. They would be staked into the ground with metal stakes.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to support the Eagle Scout project. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 4-0.
Sherri Gurnon explained that the next step will be to haven meeting with the DPW. If they approve
it, then it will be put before the Select Board.
4. Old Business:
-Linda McCabe updated the Recreation Commissioners on the 250°' Celebration. She hadn't met
with her committee yet, but wanted to inform the Commissioners that she volunteered the Recreation
Department and Commission for the children's events. Ms. McCabe felt that they could be held on
the South Common. Mitch Bregnard stated that with all the children's activities we do through the
department, with children, that a list could be made by Sherri Gurnon and Mary Sellner of what
activities we have available. Linda McCabe suggested that a performance by a Barbershop Quartet
would be a nice addition and asked if the Recreation Department had ever booked one for a summer
concert.
-Ed Westhaver briefed the Recreation Commission that no new meetings have taken place since the
Open Space Committee's Open House on October 23.
-Christine Leard was not in attendance, however, Sherri Gurnon stated that there have been no
updates regarding the Memorial Park Master Plan Study.
-Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that there were no updates or meetings in regards to 50
West Street.
-Sherri Gurnon questioned the Recreation Commissioners if they look over the Mansfield
Community Gardens Program and registration packet.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Mansfield Cooperative Gardens packet as written.
Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 4-0.
-Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioners of the statement that she constructed to clarify the
shading/tent use at Plymouth Street and Memorial Park fields. Ed Westhaver agreed with the
clarification, however, he concluded that we need to enforce this at some capacity or it will be
ignored. Ms. Gurnon stated that she will inform the DPW of the tent rule for the bigger events and
ask that they enforce it.
Sherri Gurnon asked if there were any other updates needed for the Field and Facilities Reservation
packet. Mr. Westhaver, added, that the cannabis products needed to be added to Rule #8 in the
packet. Lastly, he suggested that the language around the need for police details be updated.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Fields and Facilities Reservation application packet
as updated and discussed. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-0
5. New Business:
-Sherri Gurnon apprised the Recreation Commissioners that there would be no December meeting.
Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that in 2024, meetings will continue to be the last Tuesday of
each month.
-Sherri Gurnon read off the Winter Programs we are offering:
Winter Programs & Location:
• Reduced priced Providence Bruins tickets
• Yoga- Library Community Room
• Yoga/Meditation- CrossPointe Church
• Basketball- Attleboro YMCA
• Volleyball- Robinson Gym
• Badminton- Jordan Jackson Gynn
• Youth Karate/Adult Tai Chi- Excel Martial Arts Studio
• Tennis Lessons- Brown Billone Tennis Club
• Ski/Snowboard Lessons- Blue Hills
6. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, January 16, 2023, 6:00pm
7. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Patrick Latchmv.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda McCabe
Recreation Commi lion Clerk
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