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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 03/31/2026Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes March 31, 2026 RECEIVED IOWN CLFR(S OFFICE Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman; Linda McCabe, Clerk Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw and Chr&Lehia 29 A 9' 30 Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation Director w, , ,, 1 Mary Selmer; Assistant Director M""fir' f'HII_iSETTS 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from January 27, 2026. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2026 as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. 3. Visitors: • Jackie McNamara -Mansfield Youth Soccer Public Relations • Eric Houston -Mansfield Youth Soccer In -Town Program Director 4. Facilities: • Mansfield Youth Lacrosse / Tyson Iddings Plymouth Street; March 15 — June 15 Monday — Friday, 5:00-8:00ptn Sundays, 8:00am-5:00pni Hutchason Field; Monday — Thursday, 5:00-8:00pm Sundays, 8:00am-5:00pm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve both of the field request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Glow Lacrosse Summer Clinic- Caroline Fitzgerald Hutchason Field; August 10-12, 9:00am-12:00pm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0 • Mansfield Youth Soccer- Jessica Grey Plymouth Street MYS Ref Certification & Training- Turf Field, March 8, 7:00am-dusk MYS Spring Season- All Grass and Turf Field Saturdays, March 7 — June 27, 7:00-dusk Sundays, March 8 — June 28, noon -dusk Monday -Friday, March 9-June 26, 3:30pm-dusk Summer Camp- Turf Field & Front Grass June 22-27, 8:00am-1:00pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request with exceptions of all Sundays and Monday and Wednesday, turf field only. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Mansfield Pride Event- Sally Fehetvari / Mansfield Democratic Town Committee South Common; Thursday, June 4, 5:30-8:30pm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0 • Mansfield Juneteenth Celebration- Sally Fehetvari / Mansfield Democratic Town Committee; South Common; Friday, June 19, 2:30-6:OOpm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as mitten. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0 • Mansfield Women's Over 40 Soccer- Elisa Roberts 9v9 Field; April 12, 19, 26; June 7, 14; 8:00-10:30am Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the permit as requested. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. Old Business: • Patrick Latchaw informed the Recreation Commissioners that due to an injury. Caitlyn Gonyer canceled the last meeting. Mr. Latchaw stated that in addition, there has been some turnover in SRPEDD causing a delay in the project. Sherri Gurnon advised the Recreation Commissioners that Ms. Gonyer asked for a letter of support from the Parks and Recreation Department for the Open Space Committee Plan. Ms. Gurnon provided a copy of the letter to the Recreation Commissioners. • Christine Leard notified the Recreation Commissioners that there was no movement forward with the Memorial Park Master Plan. • Sherri Gurnon stated that the 50 West Street building is set to be removed. There was a State non reimbursable grant awarded to the Town of Mansfield in the amount of $850,000. It could take 1-3 years for the award. • Ms. Gurnon told the Commissioners that there is no update regarding the Memorial Park Skate Park. • Sherri Gurnon updated the Commissioners regarding the MYS Contract. There was a meeting on March 17, regarding the MYS Contract with Andy Littig, DPW Supervisor; Josh Reinke, Acting Town Manager; Mike Ahern, Operations Manager; Sherri Gurnon, Mansfield Parks and Recreation Director; and Jessica Grey, MYS President. Ms. Gurnon stated that there was a delay in presenting the new MYS contract to the Select Board because Mike Ahern did not receive all the information he requested from the MYS President, Jessica Grey at that meeting. • Linda McCabe updated the Recreation Commissioners on the 2501" Celebration's . remaining funds. Ms. McCabe asked the 250"' Committee to divide the remaining money to different groups that helped with the 250°i Celebration and that would include the Parks and Recreation Department. 6. New Business: • Sherri Gurnon announced that Ed Westhaver agreed to volunteer as a representative of Mansfield Parks and Recreation on the Land Sale Ad Hoc Committee. • The Recreation Commissioner discussed a "Registration Policy". At this time, any "in person" registration participant can come in with unlimited number of registrations for others wanting their assistance in getting their registrations in. Sherri Gurnon questioned if this a fair way to accept registrations. In the last situation, Little Kicks Soccer registration, the program filled in 45 minutes, with 96 participants. Ms. Gurnon queried if there should be a limit per person bringing in registrations. • Sherri Gurnon solicited the Recreation Commissioners for volunteering at the Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 9. Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that the North Attleboro Fish Hatchery will be stocking Fulton Pond with 175 Rainbow Trout. • Ms. Gurnon announced that BayCoast Bank made a $5,000 donation to be used for our programs and events. • Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that she attended the CIP Meeting on March 9. At that time, Ms. Gurnon requested funds for the tennis courts design fee of $172,000 for Memorial Park and Plymouth Street Tennis Courts. Josh Reinke, Acting Town Manager, applied for a State Grant to assist in the cost of the design fee. It is now under review by CIP. • Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that the Mansfield Food Pantry reserves two spots at the Mansfield Community Gardens. They donate the vegetables they raise to the Food Pantry and requested their registration fees be waived. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to waive the registration fees for the Mansfield Food Pantry at the Mansfield Community Gardens. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Sherri Gurnon apprised the Recreation Commissioners of the request by the North Attleboro High School, Athletic Director, Nicholas Schlierf, to use the Plymouth Street Tennis Courts for practice. March 15 - June 4, 2027, 230-5:30pm. Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. • Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioners that she put in a request from the 2026 • Non -Profit Gift Fund. She requested a new sign at the Plymouth Street Recreational Facility and funds for a new Duck Race Banner. • Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners regarding the Summer Pickleball League. At this time, we are running a morning session only. 7. Items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting. • Mansfield Youth Girls Softball made a $1,000 donation to the Mansfield Parks and Recreation for field maintenance. 8. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM. 9. Motion: By Chris Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53PM. Respectfully Subr itted, )indacCabe Dat _ Recreation Commission Clerk Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 RECEIVED SOWN CORKS OFFICE 208 APR 29 A 9: 30 i'111M SFILLD M SS,A ('H1J SE::TTS Recreation Commission Meeting was cancelled given that the Mansfield Town Hall was closed due to the snowstorm. Respectfully Submitted, ind McCabe Recreation Commission Clerk a� Date