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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 11/25/2025Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 ICE Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Linda McCabe: Cleric, Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchavw�t5 ( l Christine Leard Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Director Mary Sellner, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 25, 2025. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from October 25, 2025 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 28, 2025. Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting minutes from October 28, 2025 as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 3-0-2. 3. Visitors: Mike Ahern, Operations Manager, Public Buildings -Mike Ahern addressed a variety of topics to update the Recreation Commissioners. Mr. Ahern informed the Recreation Commissioners that the Memorial Park bleachers were sold on auction, and they will be taken down within the next three weeks. Mike Ahern stated that at this time, there is no update on the Memorial Park skate park. Mr. Ahern briefed the Commissioners on the meeting that lie set up and attended with Sherri Gurnon, Josh Reinke with the Mansfield Youth Soccer Board. The MYS Board was unaware of some of the decisions made by Jessica Grey, and apologized. They asked that they all be included on any emails sent to MYS. Regarding the license agreement with MYS, Mike Ahern informed the Recreation Commissioners that if the Town of Mansfield is taken off the license, MYS can seek funding for their capital improvements. Mansfield Youth Soccer would like help from the Town of Mansfield, but there is no money available due to the budget deficit. Sherri Gurnon inquired about the closing of Upper and Lower Memorial Park fields. Mr. Ahern remarked that at this time, there is no update on the closing of those fields. Mr. Ahern ended with informing the Recreation Commissioners that the Memorial Park Feasibility Study will be concluded soon, However, at this time, there is no money to follow through on recommendations from the study. 4. Old Business: -Linda McCabe announced that the Mansfield Cultural Council is hosting a cultural event, celebrating Mansfield's different cultures. It will be held at the Robinson School cafeteria on December 13. This will be the last event for the 2501h Celebration, Ms. McCabe divulged that 2501" Committee received $50,000 from the State of Massachusetts. At this time, Linda McCabe stated that no decisions have been made on how to use the money. -Patrick Latchaw disclosed that there were no updates regarding the Open Space Committee. -Christine Leard revealed that there are no new updates regarding the Memorial Park Master Plan Study. -Sherri Gurnon expressed that there are no updates regarding 50 West Street. Mike Ahern added that a wall is being built along river on the Kingman's Pond side. It is in result of a resident fell into the river when they stepped in a hole around tree roots that are along the river. -Sherri Gurnon alerted the Recreation Commissioners of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 1, 4pm on the South Common. -Ms. Gurnon advised the Recreation Commissioners of the Special Town Meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025. 5. New Business: -Sherri Gurnon asked if the Recreation Commissioners had any changes for the 2026 Facility Reservation Form. Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that the fees have not been updated since 2016. Because of this, Sherri Gurnon declared that she changed the fees for the field use. Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the Fields and Facilities Reservation application with the increased fees. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. -Ms. Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that there was some Badminton registration complaints. The most notable was that a single resident was registering multiple people for the program. Motion: By Ed Westhaver that for all future registrations for any Recreation Program, that there is a limit of two applications per person appearing in person . Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. 6. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, Jamrary 27, 2026, 6:00pm 7. Motion: By Christine Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM. Date Recreation Commissidn Clerk MMS/msl 1/20.d 0:reccom E ree: msword