HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 09/29/2024Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes RECEIVED
October 29, 2024 r0 'tH CLERKS OFFICt
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, 2024 NOV 21 A Cr19
Linda McCabe; Clerk (Arrived 6:12pm) ,
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Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Director
Mary Sellner, Assistant Parrs & Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00prn.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 24, 2024.
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from September 24, 2024 as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Visitors: Jessica Grey, MYS President
Jackie McNamara, MYS Public Relations
Amie Gardner, MYS Events Coordinator
4. Questions and Comments:
Mitch Bregnard called on the visitors, inquiring if they had any questions or comments.
Jessica Grey stated that she wanted the Recreation Commission to know that the MYS
Soccer Program does its best for the children and families involved in the program. In
addition, Ms. Grey informed the Recreation Commissioners that no money is made by MYS
for the camps they have offered. Jessica Grey closed with commenting that she wanted to
improve the working relationship with the Recreation Commission and the Department of the
Parks and Recreation.
Sherri Gurnon did inquire about when the Recreation Department would be receiving the
MYS portion of the Resendes Camp fees. Ms. Gurnon reminded Ms. Grey that MYS was
splitting the field usage charges and Resendes has paid their portion. Jessica Grey stated that
she was unaware that we had not received it yet as she submitted the invoice to the MYS
Treasurer. Ms. Grey will look into it.
5. Old Business:
- Linda McCabe commented that there were no updates regarding the 250'h Celebration -
Committee. They were meeting tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 29, after our meeting.
-Patrick Latchaw remarked that there were no new updates from the Open Space Committee.
-Christine Leard noted that there are no new updates for the Memorial Park Master Plan Study.
-Sherri Gurnon revealed that the Design Study is 90% complete and now there is a search for
funding.
-Ms. Gurnon stated the Board of Library Trustees Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
November 13, 5:30pm, Mansfield Public Library.
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-Sherri Gurnon reported that CIP Meeting review has begun. Parks and Recreation is asking
for the approval of a $175,000 tennis court study. If approved, it would go to Town Meeting.
Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Conrrnissioners that the crack sealing was done at
Memorial Park and Plymouth Street Courts. The total cost was $15, 350. It had to be done
for safety reasons.
6. New Business:
-Ms. Gurnon inquired if the Recreation Commissioners had any changes for the 2025
Field/Facility Application.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the 2025 Field/Facility Application as written.
Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0.
-Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that Monday, November 18,
registration opens for Winter I session lessons and programs: Volleyball, Badminton,
Basketball, Tennis Lessons, Yoga, Karate, Letters for Santa, and Ski and Snowboard
Lessons.
-Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that the Tree Lighting Ceremony is Sunday,
December 1, 4:00pm, South Common. Sherri Gurnon informed them that there will be a
new Ivhs. Claus due to the retirement of Marianne Staples, previous Mrs. Claus.
-Ms. Gurnon alerted the Recreation Commissioners of the change of date for the Fall Town
Meeting to January 2025.
-Linda McCabe, arriving late to the meeting, wanted to discuss her corrections to the 2025
Field/Facility Application.
Motion: By Linda McCabe to bring up for reconsideration the 2025 Field/Facility
Application. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 5-0.
Ms. McCabe noticed that the statement "Violators will have their permit revoked" appeared
after some statements but not all statements. Linda McCabe believes that the statement
should appear after all statements or a statement be made at the end that covers all the
regulations noted on the form.
Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to table the review of the wording in the 2025 Field/
Facility Application until the change has been made and noted in the
application for a vote at that time. Seconded by Chris Leard.
Motion passes, 5-0.
7. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
6 00pm Town Hall
8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Christine Leard.
Motion passes, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22pm.,
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Respectfidly Submitted,
Linda McCa c Date
Recreation Commission Clerk
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