HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 03/26/2024Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes _ RECEIVED
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Attendees Present: Mitch Breguard, Chairman; Linda lV1cUaUe, Cleric
Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw and Chris; L�i',dI E 1. D
Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation 0*6srfbi �,, {IJ;FTTS
Mary Sellner; Assistant Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from February 27, 2024.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from February 27, 2024 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard.
Motion passes, 5-0.
3. Visitors:
• Allyson Anderson Sterling, Program Director, Mansfield Community Gardens;
John Brandt, MCG participant
• Jackie McNamara, MYS Public Relations
• Jay Beckett- DPW; Plymouth Sheet/Girls Lacrosse Field discussion
Mr. Beckett did not attend as the situation was resolved before this meeting.
4. Facilities:
• 6rh & 7rh Grade Field Day- David McGovern
Memorial Park; June 14 and 17; rain date- June 18; 7:30am-1:45pm
• MHS Boys Soccer- Summer Captains Practice- Steve Sheridan
Plymouth Street Turf; June 17th through August 16rh, 5:00-7:OOpm
Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request to use Plymouth Street for MHS
Boys Soccer for Captains practice as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 5-0.
• Women's Over 40 Soccer- Lisa Moulson
Plymouth Street, 9v9 Field; April 14; May 5, 19; June 2- 8:30-10:00am
• Women's Over 40 Soccer- Elisa Roberts
Plymouth Street, 9v9 Field; April 7, 28; May 12, 19; June 16- 8:15-10:00am
5. Old Business:
• Linda McCabe passed out buttons for the 250"' Celebration with their logo on it. The
2501h Committee is planning some fundraisers at this time.
• Patrick Latchaw informed the Recreation Commissioners that the Open Space Committee
skipped March and will be meeting April 1.
• Christine Leard stated that there have been no meetings regarding Memorial Park Master
Plan Study.
• Sherri Gurnon briefed the Commissioners regarding 50 West Street. The Town of
Mansfield did not receive the County grant which was disappointing. However, the mill
work and hazardous waste removal will be put in as a request to the Capital
Improvements Committee.
Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that she met with Catherine
Coyne, Library Director, regarding the Meeting Room. Ms. Coyne handed Ms. Gurnon
the Board of Trustee's criteria for renting the Meeting Room. Sherri Gurnon believes it
would be in the best interest of the Parks and Recreation to attend the next Library Board
of Trustees Meeting. Ms. Gurnon will look for the next meeting and invite the
Recreation Commissioners to attend.
New Business:
• Sherri Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that the 2024 Spring/Sumner
registration was busy and had some programs filled quickly. With that in mind, Ms.
Gurnon wanted to make some changes with the registration policies.
• Due to budget cuts to the Recreation Department, Sherri Gurnon requested the 02048 Egg
Hunt should be offered to Mansfield residents only.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the 02048 Egg Hunt event be offered for
residents only. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0.
• Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioner that the Pickleball League filled quickly and
wanted to add it to the other programs where it is open to "Mansfield residents only" for
two-weeks/registration open to "non-residents" following the two -week resident
registration period.
Motion: By Chris Leard to enroll Mansfield residents only for the first two weeks of
registration for the Pickleball Leagues. Non-residents to follow after that two -week
period. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 5-0.
• Sherri Gurnon apprised the Commissioners on the need for repair to the greenhouse
located at the Mansfield Community Co -Operative Gardens. Allyson Anderson Sterling
worked with other garden participants to put together a list of materials they will need to
repair it. Ms. Sterling looked up the materials and it came to approximately $570.00.
The participants feel they can do the repair. In addition, a broken wheel on the
wheelbarrow will also need to be replaced.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the materials needed to repair and refurbish the
greenhouse and replace the wheel on the wheelbarrow with up to a $570,00 budget.
Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0.
John Brandt reminded Sherri Gurnon and the Recreation Commissioners of the work
needed at MCG. His main concerns were the consistent flooding and fence replacement.
• Ms. Gurnon prompted the Recreation Commissioners regarding the Youth Fishing Derby,
Saturday, May 11, regarding the need for volunteers.
• Sherri Gurnon announced the Spring Annual Town Meeting, MHS, Wednesday, May 22,
7:00pm to the Recreation Commissioners.
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7. Next Commission Meetin>?: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 6:00 PM.
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S. Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to adjourn. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
in McCabe
Recreation Comm4ion Clerk
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