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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 04/28/2026Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April28, 2026 OWN CLFFKSOFFICE Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman, Linda McC e,0�4,�,c� A II: 51 Ed Westhaver, Patrick Latchaw and CAK akr Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation DirectoifIAiJS{`1&0 Mary Selluer; Assistant Director _CN1.ISETTS 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from March 31, 2026. Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from March 31, 2026 as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. 3. Facilities: • National Black Doll Museum- Debra Britt Mansfield Fan Zone / Fundraiser — Vendor Market North Common; June 13, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29; July 9; 11:00am — 6:OOpm Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the request as written, pending the receipt of their insurance. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Women's Over 40 Soccer- Lisa Moulson Plymouth Street 9v9 Grass field; May 3, 10, 17, 31; June 21, 8:30-10:30am Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Scorpions- Adam Hughes Plymouth Street 1Iv11 Grass Field Tuesday/Thursday evenings; July 7 — August 13, 5:00-8:OOpm Motion: By Patrick Latchaw to approve the request as written. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. • Annual Running and Conditioning Clinic- Bruce Bouck Plymouth Street Turf Field; June 27, July 11, 25, August 1, 8:00-10:30am . Plymouth Street Turf Field MHS Preseason conditioning: Aug 17, 18, 19, 5:00-7:30pm Request for field use fee waiver, non-profit fundraiser Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the request as written and to waive the fees. Seconded by Patrick Latchaw. Motion passes, 5-0. • Celebration of Animals- Vanessa Garufi South Common; September 26, 8:OOam-4:OOpm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. • Grace Cancer Run/Walk- Murali Pasumarti South Common, 8:00-11:30am Request for field use fee waiver, non-profit fundraiser Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the request as written and to waive the fees. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. • Girl Scout Bridging Troop Ceremony- Jillian Sierra Fulton Pond; June 3 / Rain date June 10, 6:00-7:30pm Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 5-0. 4. Old Business: • Patrick Latchaw stated that there were no new updates regarding the Open Space Committee. • Christine Leard disclosed to the Commissioners that there are no new updates for the Memorial Park Master Plan Study, on hold, pending funding. • Linda McCabe shared that there have been no updates regarding the 250rh Committee. • Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that the town received a $850,000 grant for building demolition and site improvement. It was awarded, however awaiting funding until the money is available. • Sherri Gurnon cofmnented that there are no new updates regarding the Memorial Park Skate Park. • Ms. Gurnon updated the Town / MYS Contract status stating that the final contract is scheduled to be approved at the Select Board Meeting. The date has not been determined. • Sherri Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners of the Youth Fishing Derby, Saturday, May 9. • Ms. Gurnon advised the Commissioners regarding the use of the Plymouth Street Tennis Courts by North Attleboro High School. After speaking with Nicholas Schlierf, tennis coach, there was a compromise of $500 per week which will yield $5,500 in fees. They will be using the Plymouth Street Courts, starting March 15 - June 4, 2027, 2:30-5:30pm Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the fees for use of the Plymouth Street Tennis Courts by North Attleboro High School of $500 per week. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. • Sherri Gurnon inquired if the Recreation Commissioners had any further thoughts regarding the number of registrations is reasonable for a single household to bring in. Motion: By Chris Leard stating that registration is limited to household members and up to (2) additional individuals who do not live in their household as per the discretion of the Recreation Department. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5-0. 6. New Business: • Sherri Gurnon revealed to the Recreation Commissioner that Kathleen Higgins was the recipient of 2026 Lorilee Fish Memorial Scholarship Award. She attends Bristol County Agricultural High School and has committed to Stonehill College MMS/sg;02/18.dox5:reccom f: rec: msword with a major in Environmental Science. Ed Westhaver will be presenting the award and asked that Ms. Gurnon write a small paragraph regarding Lorilee Fish since this is the first year of the renaming of the Recreation Scholarship. Ms. Gurnon shared that there was a Town spending freeze implemented April 8. Sherri Gurnon disclosed to the Recreation Commissioners, the Recreation Department budget updates: The seasonal account in the General Fund is going from $9,500 to $5,000 (less $4,500). The Field Maintenance account is being charged $2,933.75, which is a 50/50 split with Highway for aerating and seeding the fields. Town Meeting Vote: Increase in annual Revolving Account spending to $350,000, increase of $75,000 from current amount Proposed Town Hall Employee reductions in FY28 will begin July 1 One week furlough may be introduced and a 2 1/2-hour reduction in Town Hall hours per week. Ms. Gurnon announced that the Sisters at Heart charity donated 10 public AED units. They will be installed and maintained by the Fire Department. The locations will be: Middle Common, North Common, Otis Street Baseball Complex, Plymouth Street Fields, Plymouth Street Playground, Memorial Park Playground, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, Hutchason Field, Bike Path -behind Jimmy's Pub and near the Mansfield Municipal Airport. Sherri Gurnon notified the Recreation Commissioners that the See Saw, for a second time, and the Expression Swing at Memorial Park will need to be replaced due to misuse. Ms. Gurnon reminded the Recreation Commissioners of the Spring Town Meeting- Tuesday, May 5, 7:00pm, MHS Auditorium Sherri Gurnon announced to the Commissioners that Ducks are for sale starting Monday, May 18 and the Duck Race is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. 7. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 PM. 8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 PM. Respectfully Submitted, 6itnidacCabe Recreation Commission Clerk MMS/sg;02/18.doo;5:reccom f rec: msword Date