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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 07/29/2025Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes tcCii'�. July 29,2025:� t?; VICE yy5� Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman, Linda McCabe?,IPIs W �hAnUkal), Chris Leard, Patrick Latchaw Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation Director r �_ T 1 S Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Recreation Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from May 27, 2025. Motion: By Chi -is Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from May 28, 2024 as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 3-0. 3, Visitors: Carl Haapaoja, Program Director for Pickleball Kathy Haapaoja, Program Director for Pickleball Katie Harris, Pickleball participant Mitch Bregnard opened the meeting by moving the "Fall Pickleball Status" to the begirming due to the fact that we had three people from the Pickleball program in attendance. He asked if the visitors had anything they wanted to speak about regarding the Pickleball program. Carl and Kathy both spoke of their overall view of the program was that everyone was having fim and enjoying the program. They stated that they were surprised to hear that people were complaining of not feeling welcome or being told they should take lessons before joining the Pickleball program. Sherri added that other complaints were that there were clique groups, town gossip being spoken, feelings of exclusion and being added to the TEAM REACH app without permission. Mary Sellner reminded them that all the Recreation Co -Ed programs are open to participants of all abilities as stated on the form. Chris Leard remarked that it feels like the Code of Conduct is not being enforced. Ms. Gurnon advised the Recreation Commission that there should be a division between Beginner and the Advanced and Intermediate players. Motion: By Linda McCabe to split the Pickleball Program into a Beginner Level, 8:30-9:30anr and the Advanced and Intermediate Players, 9:30-11am Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 3-1-0. 4, Facility Requests: • Mansfield Girls Softball- Stephen Walsh Memorial Park Softball Field June 25 — August 25, Monday — Wednesday, 5:00-8:OOpm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 4-0. Mario Harrison- Soccer/Exercise Plymouth Street / Open Field Space; July 8 — 31, 5:00-7:OOpm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written and waive the fee as it is a Free program helping Mansfield Youth. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0. • Mansfield Girls Softball Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser- Brian Shea Plymouth Street; October 5, 11:00am-4:00ptn Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 4-0 • MUASC- Mike Troiano Plymouth Street I lvl I Turf & Grass Fields August 24 — November 16, 8:00am-12:00pm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 4-0. • MHS- Tim Selmon Memorial Park / Hutchson Field; August 15 — November 14 Plymouth Street Turf Field; August 18-30; Monday — Friday, 2:00-5:00pm September —November; Monday — Friday, 2:00-4:00pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0 • Scout Troop 51- Jason Hinton Rocket Launch; Plymouth Street; July 19, 9:00am-3:00pm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 4-0. • Elks Soccer Shootout- Tim Devine Plymouth Street; September 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written and to waive the fee. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 4-0. • Mansfield Democratic Committee Potluck- Kostas Loukos Fultons Pond; August 21, 6:30-8:00pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0 5. Old Business: • Linda McCabe updated the Recreation Commission of the 250`i' Celebration by expressing the need for volunteers and updating the Commissioners on more children's activities: Foam Party, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Reptiles, that are planned on August 23. Due to this information, Sherri Gurnon said that the Colonial Games that the Parks and Recreation were going to oversee, will run 124pm on August 23. • Patrick Latchaw was unable to attend the last Open space Committee Meeting, but will attend the August meeting and update the Recreation Commission at the August meeting. • Christine Leard received the 117 pages of the Memorial Park Master Plan Study. She has not completed reading it at this time. • Sherri Gurnon stated there were no new updates for 50 West Street. • Ms. Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners on the generous donation by Danny Sarkis in memory of Lorilee Fish. He really wanted to help pay for a fieldtrip.for the M8/sg;06/17.doc:5:reccom P: rec: msword 2 Summer Camp as he had worked at the camp. To be inclusive to most of the campers, it was decided to use his donation to subsidize a trip for the whole camp to North Bowl. 6. New Business: • Sherri Gurnon alerted the Recreation Commissioners of the upcoming Incorporation Weekend. On Saturday, August 23, 12:00-4:00pm, Parks and Recreation will be providing Colonial games. • Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioners of the GRIT All -Terrain Freedom Chairs. They can be used on the trails and available at the Mansfield Library. • Sherri Gurnon advised the Recreation Commissioners of the opening of the Fall program registration on Monday, July 28 • Ms. Gurnon announced that the Community Garden will be donating extra food raised at the garden to be distributed by the Food Pantry. • Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioner on the Recreation payroll situation that occurred after the budget vote in May. She turned in a budget and didn't realize that it was changed. When she remitted July payroll, she was notified that the Recreation payroll will now come out of the Recreation budget. After speaking with the Town Accountant, Nick Monticello, he felt that the Recreation balance is healthy enough to handle the payroll of both the Director and Assistant Director of the Parks and Recreation at this time. Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioners of the parking issues around the Mansfield Common Market. Previously, signs and blockades were being moved so staff and patrons could park there. Mary Sellner stated that she went to the Cafe on the Common giving them a flyer regarding the Common Market and the dates it will be held, asking that they refrain on parking in the Town Hall parking lot due to the market, DPW made additional signs. However, on Market days, signs and blockades were being moved again. The police were notified regarding the ongoing issue. They spoke with the Cafe and ticketed an employee who parked there. At this time, no other issues have occurred. 7. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. 8. Motion: By Chris Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM. Respec illy Submitted, m McCabe Recreation Commission Clerk MS/sg;06/17.doa5:reccom £ rec: msword YS �j Date