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Minutes
October 22, 2007
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Attendees Present: Lynne McDonnell; Chairman, Dave Rapoza; Clerk, Ed Westhaver
Dave Leary, Kevin Kemp
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6 :00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on April 17, 2007.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the minutes held on April 17, 2007 as
written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5 -0.
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 17, 2007.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the minutes held on September 17, 2007 as
written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 5 -0.
3. Ouestions and Comments:
None.
4. Field Requests:
A. Commission discussion of the 2008 Use of Facilities Application:
- Change facility requested to area requested.
- Remove number 10.
- Remove three under the fee schedule.
The Commission members agree with the previous amendments and approve the 2008
Use of Facilities Application.
B. Margaret Conaty has requested use of Plymouth Street for a fundraiser for the boy's
soccer team. Lorilee has requested more details regarding the event.
5. Tabled:
A. Plymouth Street has been aerated and deep tined with $1,500.00 remaining for the
installation of the kickback board. There is no update regarding the kickback board.
B. The discussion regarding whose responsible for maintaining sports related equipment on
Town -owned land.
C. Mike Trowbridge has volunteered to perform an engineering study at Plymouth Street but
cannot do so until additional work is completed.
6. Old Business:
A. In regard to the field development at Plymouth Street, Kevin Kemp requests a timeline
and an estimate for the lands worth including clearing, stumping, filling, and a site plan
from Mike Ahern. Mr. Kemp would like to present additional information to the Finance
Committee in January or February.
B. The $6,000.00 donated through the NPGH Committee has been directed to MYSA to pay
for the costs associated with the fence and installation at Plymouth Street.
C. Dave Rapoza would like to invite Mark Cook into a spring commission meeting to discuss
field maintenance.
D. The Rails to Trails clean up was held on September 22 with 12 to 14 with volunteers and
staff. A spring clean up will be scheduled to coincide with the Town clean up event.
E. Volunteers are needed for the Halloween Parade scheduled for October 28 and the Arts &
Craft Show scheduled for November 3.
F. The Town Hall is working with the police and fire in regard to employee safety.
Recreation supplies and time will be utilized to assist with the program.
G. A Bellingham framing business has requested permission to offer discount coupons at the
Arts & Craft Fair.
Motion: By Dave Rapoza to authorize Lorilee Fish the ability to negotiate table
space and fees for the Bellingham framing business. Seconded by Ed
Westhaver. Motion passes, 4 -0 -1.
7. New Business:
A. The tennis backboard at Memorial Park is estimated to cost $850.00. There is a $6,000.00
surplus from tennis lessons and leagues. The backboard and could be constructed and
installed utilizing these funds.
B. May 3, 2008 is scheduled for Mansfield Clean-Up Day. The Commission has been asked
to donate six trophies and hours for the event.
C. Lorilee would like to offer tennis lessons for the spring, summer, and fall seasons due to
the fantastic response for youth tennis.
D. The Rails to Trails Conference was held October 17. Without the support of Norton, it
appears much time and money has been wasted.
8. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
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9. Motion: By Kevin Kemp to adjourn. Seconded by Dave Leary.
Motion passes, 5 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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DAWRapoza,
Recreation Commission Clerk
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