HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 11/26/2024i
Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes, 1`(}
November 26, 2024 i �,• 1 � •,,; OFF ICE`
Attendees Present: Ed Westhaver; Acting Chairman, nri '' A ii', 31
Patrick Latchaw, Christine Leard
Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Director,
Mary Sellner, Parks & Recreation Assistah't'lYWkor
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pin•
2, Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 29, 2024,
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes
from October 29, 2024 as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Old Business:
-Linda McCabe was not in attendance at the Recreation Meeting tonight so there is no update'
regarding the 250' Celebration.
Patrick Latchaw notified the Recreation Commission that no new meetings have been scheduled for
the Open Space Committee.
Christine Leard reported that there have been no updates regarding the Memorial Park Master Plan
Study.
-Ms. Gurnon stated that there were no updates or meetings in regards to 50 West Street.
-Sherri Gurnon requested that the Recreation Commissioners look at the updated wording regarding
the 2025'Facility Forms on the "Reservation Form".
"Non -:compliance to the below Rules, Fees, and Regulations for Reservations will result in immediate action r
taken by the Recreation Commission which may include the revocation and/or denial of the Town of
Mansfield Facility/Field permits."
Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the Fields and Facilities Reservation application as
written and amended. Seconded by Christine Leard.
Motion passes, 3-0.'
-Ms. Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners regarding the Mansfield Public Library's
Community Room. Sherri Gurnon stated that she, along with Mary Sellner, attended the Mansfield
Board of Library Trustees meeting on November 13. Ms. Gurnon gave a report to the Library;
Trustees of our previous use of the room, along with the updated need for a room to run any of our
programs. After a discussion of our programs that need the space or any possible future needs for
the Library Community Room, the Trustees stated that they will take our request under review.
4. New Business:
-Sherri Gurnon raised a concern by a Mansfield resident. The resident reported that two people
registered for the Badminton Program who were not Mansfield residents, during a "Mansfield'
Residents Only" registration period. Ms. Gurnon cited that a consideration of "proof of
residency" was a consideration for this program. However, Sherri Gurnon remarked that if we did it
for this program, it would need to be for all programs where Mansfield residents have priority first in
registration.
Patrick Latchaw suggested that on every application we have a warning stating that if anyone who is
found to be a non-resident and registered during a "Mansfield residents only" time period, they will
be banned fiom registration from any future Mansfield Parks and Recreation programs.
-Sherri Gurnon alerted the Recreation Commissioners of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Sunday, December 1, 4pm on the South Common.
'1
-Ms. Gurnon advised the Recreation Commissioners of the Special Town Meeting on
Thursday, January 9, 2025,
5. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:00pm
6, Motion: By Christine Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw.
Motion passes, 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, i
/ V
in a McCabe Dat
Recreation Commis on Clerk
MMS/msI 1/20.doOxeccom f. rec: mmord 2