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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 05/25/2025Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025 RECEIVED CLERKS OFFICE Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman; Linda McCal�@JrtM 30 h I[: Ili Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw and Chris Leard '", ,IELD Sherri Gurnon; Parks &Recreation Directpl• Mary Sellner; Assistant Director SETTS 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:01PM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from February 25, 2025. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2025 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. 3. Visitors: • Ryan O'Hara -Mansfield Community Garden policy concerns Mr. O'Hara was unable to attend due to a work conflict. 4. Facilities: • Abolition Day 2025- Nicole Burch South Common; Saturday, October 18 / Rain date- Sunday, October Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • JAM Volleyball Club- Matthew Laliberte Memorial Park Sand Volleyball Court Tuesdays: May 20 — August 5, 5:30-7:00pm Wednesdays: May 22 - August 7, 5:30-7:00pm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. MHS Soccer Clinic- Kevin Smith Plymouth Street Turf / Grass Field; July 28-30, 7:30am-12:00pm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • 7°i Grade Field Day- Matthew McGuire Memorial Park; June 17 (rain date- June 18)- 7:45am-1:30pm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • South Shore Rox- Michael Torres Memorial Park Baseball Field Tuesdays & Wednesdays, April 1 — July 30, 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, April 19 & May 3, 5-hour block, time flexible Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. 19, 10:00am-4:00pm • Women's Over 40 Soccer- Lisa Moulson Plymouth Street 9v9 Grass Field April 13, May 18, June 1, 29, 8:30-10:00am Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Mansfield Pride Civic Ceremony- Sally Fehervari South Common; June 5, 5:30-8:30pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the permit request as written: Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Mansfield Juneteenth Civic Ceremony- Sally Fehervari South Common; June 18, 5:30-8:30pm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Women's Over 40 Soccer- Elisa Roberts Plymouth Street 9v9 Grass Field; April 27, May 4, 11, June 8, 22, 8:30-10:00am Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the permit request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. 5. Old Business: • Linda McCabe updated the Recreation Commissioners on the 2501h Celebration. Ms. McCabe was unable to attend the last 2501h meeting; however, she submitted the budget for the Colonial Period games that Parks and Recreation will be purchasing for an event on the Incorporation Weekend in August at Memorial Park. A budget of $500 was proposed. • Patrick Latchaw informed the Recreation Commissioners that there wasn't a meeting for the Open Space Committee. • Christine Leard stated that there was a meeting on March 4 regarding the Memorial Park Master Plan. Many ideas were proposed and Ms. Leard provided a map of those ideas to the Recreation Commissioners. • Sherri Gurnon stated that there is no update regarding 50 West Street. • Ms. Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners regarding MYS complying with the request by the Recreation Commission to provide an updated field map and practice schedule, Due to the fact that Sherri Gurnon received it a few hours before the meeting, she was unable to fully look at the information. Mitch Bregnard expressed that if there is fewer soccer players causing a reduction in play time at Plymouth Street that should open up extra practice/play time to other teams that need fields. Motion: By Rd Westhaver to approve their request as defined in their practice schedule submitted to the Parks and Recreation on March 25, 2025. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Sherri Gurnon requested volunteers for the 02048 Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 9am- 12pm, All the Recreation Commissioners are available to help. MMS/sg:02/18.doc:5:reccom f: rec: msword 2 • Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that the Parks and Recreation have posted three seasonal positions: Summer Camp Counselor, Summer Tennis Instructors and Park Attendant. Sherri Gurnon was delighted to share with the Commissioners that we have 11 Summer Camp Counselor interviews on Wednesday, March 26 for 5 open counselor positions. 6. New Business: • Sherri Gurnon announced the Spring Annual Town Meeting, MHS, Wednesday, April 30, TOOpm to the Recreation Commissioners. • Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioner of the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 13, 7:00am-8:00pm, MHS. • Sherri Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners that we will need volunteers for the upcoming Youth Fishing Derby, Saturday, May 10. Ms. Gurnon provided the Summer Entertainment schedule to the Recreation Commissioners, 7. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:00 PM. 8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53PM. Respectfully Submitted, Li da McCabe Recreation Com ission Clerk MMS/sg;02/18.doc:5:reccom £: rec: msword Da