HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm Minutes 6/11/2007Recreation Commission Meeting
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June 11, 2007
Attendees Present: Lynne McDonnell; Chairman, Dave Rapoza; Clerk, Dave Leary
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 May 7, 2007.
Motion: By Dave Rapoza to approve the minutes held on May 7, 2007 as
written. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 3 -0.
3. Questions and Comments:
None.
4. held Requests:
A. Heather Gage requests field use for a Special Olympic sponsored fall soccer program.
Each team will be comprised of special education students and peer model players.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve Heather Gage's request for field space, field to
be determined, on Sunday afternoons with no fees associated with usage.
Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 3 -0.
B. Olivia Koslowski requests field space for a celebrity softball game with proceeds
benefiting a charity to be determined. Due to a lack of field space, the Commission
recommend Mr. Koslowski check with the schools regarding the East Street/Qualters
fields. The Commission state if all fields are unavailable, a Friday evening in late
August may be possible.
C. Scott Leite, Health Agent, discusses the state laws regarding licensing children's clinics.
Dave Rapoza recommends all camp sponsors read and sign the Camp Operating Manual.
Mr. Leite has compiled a list of requirements each abbreviated clinic must be responsible
for. The Commission agree to read, comment, and modify the current Camp Operating
Manual.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to require all camps /clinics adhere to the Camp
Operating Manual. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 3 -0.
D. Kent Bongarzone requests field space at Plymouth Street on August 6 -9 for a MYSA
clinic and one time per week for youth pick -up soccer. The Commission agree to Mr.
Bongarzone's request for field usage.
E. Animal Welfare has requested use of the South Common on September 8.
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 fountain at Fulton's Pond has been wired and the ducks are in the water. The actual
fountain will be placed at the site in the spring. The dedication for the fountain will take
place at the 2007 Duck Race. The three new ducks were delivered and are available for
pictures if needed.
C. Rebecca Kidwell is currently still waiting for the playground plans from Steve Dibble and
will update her progress when they arrive.
D. Barbara Rose is researching the possibility of extending the Rails to Trails over 495
through the traffic light on Route 124 in Norton.
E. The discussion regarding whose responsible for maintaining sports related equipment on
Town -owned land.
6. New Business:
A. The Town has acquired 33 Angelina Lane by foreclosure.
B. The Duck Race dedication is scheduled prior to the Duck Race at 6:00 PM.
7. Old Business:
A. Kevin Kemp has been invited to attend the FinComm meeting to present the field space
information.
B. The Non - Profit Gift Fund check in the amount of $6,000.00 is on hold due to not
receiving the $35,000.00 from CIP. Michael Trowbridge still intends to complete some
work at Plymouth Street.
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8. Next Commission Meetine: Monday September 17, 2007 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
9. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Dave Rapoza.
Motion passes, 3 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Rapoza,
Recreation Commission Clerk
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