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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 04/29/2025Recreation C mmiss9 n Meeting Minutes � 0 Pq C! ERK EOFFICE April 2025 1015 JUN P 1: 20 Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman; Linda McCabe, Cleric Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw and Chris bea1WdkNVIE 0 Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation DirecAA =Sr{f';1bSETTS Mary Sellner; Assistant Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM. E d Westhaver acted as Chairman until Mitch Bregnard's arrival at 6:10pm. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Conunission Meeting from March 25, 2025. Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2025 as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0. 3. Visitors: 4. facilities: • Resendes Soccer Academy- Ruben Resendes Plymouth Street Turf Field; July 7 — 12, 9:00am-2:00pm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 4-0. • Scoops Lacrosse Clinic- Lauren Gallagher Hutchason Field; Wednesdays, April 30- June 4, 5:00-6:00pm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0. • MHS Senior Picnic- Betsy Bauler Memorial Park- Basketball & Volleyball Courts / Lower Memorial Field June 4, 7:00am-2:00pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 4-0. • Mansfield Youth Football- Craig Regnier Youth Football Spring Clinic / Lower Memorial Field Sunday evening, May 5- May 22, 6:00-8:00pm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0. • Bruce Bouck's Running and Conditioning Camp Memorial Park: Upper Field Saturday June 28: gam-10am; Saturday July 5: 8am-10am Saturday July 19: 8am-10am; Saturday August 2: 8am-10am Plymouth Street Turf field: Monday August l l : 5pm-7:30pm Wednesday August 13: 5pm-7.30pm; Friday August 15: 5pm-7:30pm Motion: By Chi -is Leard to approve the request as written and to waive the fee. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • QMS 6°i Grade Field Day- Fiona Petrelli Memorial Park; June 12, 7:00am-3:00pm; Rain date- June 13 Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chi -is Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Soccer Fundraiser Project / Soccer Unity Project- Greyson Cooper Plymouth Street Turf, June 29, 9:00am-12:00pm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the requested date and the waiving of the fee. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. 5. Old Business: • Linda McCabe advised the Recreation Commissioners that the 250°i Celebration Committee are finalizing the timing and set up/break down of the events. • Patrick Latchaw stated that the Open Space Committee is putting together their first draft of the 10-year plan. • Christine Leard updated the Commissioners that there are no new updates for the Memorial Park Master Plan Study. • Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that there are no new updates for 50 West Street • Sherri Gurnon discussed the MYS practice schedule requirements. Motion: By Ed Westhaver requiring that MYS submit the practice schedule two weeks prior to the start of the season (Springmall). Any delay in receiving this practice schedule could result in those fields being permitted to other applicants. Field permitting will be determined by the MYS practice schedule. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. • Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners of the Spring Town Meeting- Wednesday, April 30, 7:00pm, MHS Auditorium • Sherri Gurnon alerted the Commissioners of the Annual Town Election- Tuesday, May 13, 7:00am-8:00pm, MHS • Ms. Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners of the Youth Fishing Derby - Saturday, May 10, 7:30am-12:00pm 6. New Business: • Ms. Gurnon apprised the Commissioners regarding MESA Spring Fling, Saturday, May 10, Mansfield Elks. They would like the winner of a prize to be able to dump a bucket of ducks and receive a week free of Summer Camp. • Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the requested donation as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0 • Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners about the new programs that are being offered this summer: Summer Basketball / Outdoor Yoga • Ms. Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioner of the need to replace the Shade Fabric at the Memorial Park Playground. It's estimated cost is $3,000. Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the replacement of the shade at Memorial Park as requested. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. MMS/sg;02/18.doc:5:recconr @ rec: msword 2 • Sherri Gurnon raised concern in regard to awarding the Mansfield Parks and Recreation's 2025 MHS Scholarship. Ms. Gurnon stated that none of 2025 applicants meet the criteria as stated on the Recreation and requirements of the scholarship. Ed Westhaver agreed, stating if we award it this year, without anyone meeting the criteria, the Recreation Conunissiorn is setting a precedence for future applicants. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to take a hiatus for the 2025 Mansfield Parks and Recreation Scholarship due to applicants not meeting the criteria of the scholarship. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Ms. Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners of the Select Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 7, 6:00pm that the board is asked to attend to talk about the dispersant of fields to youth sports. • Sherri Gurnon announced that the ducks for the Duck Race go on Sale- Monday, May 19 7. Next Commission Meetin s: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00 PM. 8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57PM. Respectfully Submitted, - Y:� 4 wil. �11&& k - Lin da cCa e Recreation Commission Clerk MMS/sg;02/18.doc:5:reccom E rec: nimord Date l�