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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm Minutes 3/12/2007Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2007 'MC EIVED 1 !._Ct. r :� r rlti C n �: 1( t•. 0-1 tt'I\ -3 h1i l' 56 h4f�S3t�l:ltUSCTTS Attendees Present: Lynne McDonnell; Chairman, Dave Rapoza; Clerk, Dave Leary, 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 February 26, 2007. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the minutes held on February 26, 2007 as written. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 3 -0. 3. Field Requests: A. Qualters Middle School and Jordan Jackson has requested use of Memorial Park for field days in June. B. Linda McCabe has requested use of Plymouth Street for a women's soccer league on six Sunday mornings April through June. Dave Rapoza states youth soccer takes priority on field usage and will bump the adult league if necessary. Lorilee states the adult leagues defer to Mark Cook regarding usage during questionable weather. Dave Rapoza would like to have all information in writing prior to approving a field request. Motion: By Dave Rapoza to approve Linda McCabe's request for use of Plymouth Street. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 3 -0. C. Bruce Fallows withdraws his request for use of Plymouth Street. D. Ed Westhaver joins the Recreation Commission Meeting at this time. E. Little League has requested use of the South Common for the Little League parade on April 21, 2007. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve Little League's request for use of the South Common. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 4 -0. 4. Ouestions and Comments: None. S. 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 fiom 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 J24 in Norton. M) 6. New Business: A. The Commission discuss the income for a general repair and maintenance gift account. The Commission is scheduled to meet with the Board of Selectmen on April 4 to discuss the possibility of user fees. A warrant article was submitted March 1, 2007 for the Annual Town Meeting. Dave Rapoza recommends tabling any motion regarding user fees until all five members are present. The Commission agree to meet April 2 for the sole purpose of discussing user fees. B. Lorilee has requested Mike Ahern itemize all items on the CIP. C. The New England Folk Festival will be using Memorial Park parking lot during the weekend of April 21. Dave Rapoza states the school should be held responsible for any maintenance costs associated with use of Memorial Park. George Dentino reports he has spoken with the Town of Natick where the event has been held in the past. The details will be discussed during the March 28 Board of Selectmen meeting. D. The Town Election is scheduled for May 8 and the Town Meeting will be held on May 15. 7. Next Commission Meeting: Monday April 2, 2007 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. SHG /sg3 /07.doo:5:meom f =msword 8. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, 4 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully Submitted, T�-"Z , �-2-© Davr Rapoza, Date Recreation Commission Clerk SHG /sg3 /07.doc:5:=com rm:msword