HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 02/05/2024Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2024
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chair; Linda McCabe, Clerk
Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw, and Chris Leard
Sherri H. Gurnon; Parks & Recreation Director
Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Visitors: Tom Kallio- Mansfield Community Gardens program participant
3. Old Business:
Ed Westhaver introduced the five (5) possible revisions to the 2024 Mansfield Community
Co -Operative Garden Plot Rentals and Guidelines and Policies Handbook for discussion.
Members of the MCCG attended the January 16, 2024 Recreation Commission expressing
their concerns regarding the (4) plot limitation approved by the Recreation Commission at the
November 28, 2023 Commission Meeting.
The following members have 4+ plots:
• Daryl Gauss- 5 plots
• Tom Kallio- 10 plots
• Pat Lessard- 5 plots
• Matt Zajac- 6 plots (Caitlin Zajact-3 plots; for a total of 9 plots at the Zajac address)
The remaining four revisions were suggested by the MCG Program Director.
The Commission reviewed the following revisions to the 2024 Mansfield Community
Co -Operative Garden Plot Rental and Guidelines and Policies Handbook.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the following statement,
EXCEPTION: Current participants who are registered in excess of (4) plots and have
maintained them per the Mansfield Community Gardens Plot Rental Guidelines and
Policies, may continue to enroll for their additional number of registered plots each
season. These participants will not have the ability to add to their number of plots. At
which time the Community Gardens participant chooses to end his/her enrollment in the
program, the plot holder may not transfer said plots to any other participant. If the plot
holder chooses to participate at a future date, he/she will be limited to enrolling for (4)
plots.
Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the following statement,
Fruit trees in excess of 4' cannot be planted within your plot.
Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the following statement,
Plot structures, trellises, benches, garden figures, etc. are to be kept within your plot
dimensions and removed at the conclusion of the season if you are not returning.
Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the following statement,
Appropriate gardening clothing is required to be worn at all times inclusive to shirts.
Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the following statement,
In any Town park or facility, alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, and/or use of a
controlled substance is illegal; violators will be prosecuted. All program registrations
issued will be revoked, no exceptions.
Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0.
The next Recreation Commission Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:00 PM,
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard
Motion passes, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.
Respectfully Su pitted,
nda McCabe
Recreation Commission Clerk
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