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Minutes
September 17, 2007
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Attendees Present: Lynne McDonnell; Chairman, Dave Rapoza; Clerk, Ed Westhaver
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 June 11, 2007.
Motion: By Dave Rapoza to approve the minutes held on June 11, 2007 as
written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0.
3. Ouestions and Comments:
None.
4. Field Requests:
A. The Massachusetts Archery Association has paid their fees.
B. Mansfield Youth Soccer cancelled both weeks of the scheduled summer clinics. Fall
reservations are confirmed without issue. The Commission approve Mansfield Youth
Soccer's use of Plymouth Street for the Columbus Day Tournament.
C. Mitch Bregnard has requested nine dates for an Over Thirty Men's Soccer League. The
League is up to date with requirements and has paid all league fees.
D. Kraft Foods used Hutchason Field for a company softball game and has paid the related
usage fees.
E. The MHS Golf team has requested use of the South Common on October 201n for a garage
sale.
F. Pop Warner has submitted their fall schedule.
G. A permit has been issued to the Special Olympics of MA for use of Plymouth Street on
Sundays for their soccer league.
H. Lynne McDonnell discusses the littered state of the South Common after the Mansfield
Celebration of Animals event. Lorilee states she will send an e-mail regarding the
responsibilities after usage.
I. The Food Pantry has requested use of the South Common for their celebration on October
14'n
J. The Fire Department remembrance celebration in scheduled for the morning of October
14 °i. There should be no conflict with the Food Pantry event.
K. The South Common has been reserved for wedding photographs on October 6th and
October 13 "i.
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. New Business:
A. Lorilee has used $665.06 from the FACT Summer Camp Gift Fund to pay for the repairs
on the van. Once repaired, the van will be kept at DPW.
B. The Great Mansfield Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008. Mark Cook
will target specific areas in town for cleanup.
C. The Community Calendars have arrived and all the listing sponsors are paid in full.
D. The Halloween Parade is scheduled for October 281n.
E. The Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled for November 3rd.
F. The Rails to Trails cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd
G. Dave Rapoza discusses a study being performed in CT regarding the toxic gas emissions
released from the rubber tires used on synthetic fields.
H. The Commission discuss the High School teams using the Memorial Park football practice
field. Margaret Conaty has not given Lorilec any dates for use. Dave Rapoza is
concerned about overuse and the subsequent loss of vegetation. Lorilee believes Mark
Cook has not changed the current usage schedule but will check into the approval of any
additional usage.
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7. Old Business:
A. The Recreation Commission has been invited to Fin Comm to present the plans for
completing Plymouth Street.
B. Mike Ahern stated Mike Trowbridge's intent to perform some engineering work and
environmental studies at Plymouth Street.
C. Dates will be determined for the Cemetery Restoration and Cleanup.
8. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, October 22, 2007 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
9. Motion: By Dave Rapoza to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 3 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Rapoza,
Recreation Commission Clerk
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