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Minutes
December 15, 2008
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Ed Westhaver, Paul Mordarski
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 November 17, 2008.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the minutes held on November 17, 2008 as
written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0.
3. Questions and Comments:
None.
4. Field Requests:
A. The fee schedule has been updated on the Facility Reservation form effective January
2009.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the updated 2009 Facility Reservation form as
presented. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0.
B. The Board has tabled Charlotte Falkner's request for use of Plymouth Street for a lacrosse
tournament. The Board requests Charlotte Falkner attend the next meeting to discuss the
specifics of the tournament.
C. Rabbi Kivman has been issued a permit to place a menorah facing West Street.
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. Lorilee has obtained two quotes in regard to re- carpeting the Recreation office.
B. Lorilee is holding off on creating a new account for the purpose of a van purchase.
7. New Business:
A. Revenue for FY 2007 is $7,580.00, and FY 2008 to date $850.00. The department will
most likely not see the $3,000.00 owed by Mission Soccer. Paul Mordarski recommends
sending a letter to Mr. Fallows regarding his past due account.
B. Per the Board of Selectmen meeting held on December 3, 2008, the Recreation
Department is approved for new hires and call back staff from last year to run the
program as is. The Town hiring freeze does not apply to the Recreation Department.
C. Steve Mallet has requested the lights at Memorial Park be repaired. Through the Town,
Babe Ruth, and Pop Warner combined efforts, the funds could potentially be pooled for
the cost of the repair.
D. Lorilee discusses the possibility of Kathy attending the NRPA Manager's School in
August 2009. Total fees would approximately cost $2,820.00. The school fees can be
paid through the Revolving Account.
E. The spring, summer, and autumn program guide is almost complete.
F. Dave Leary is presented with a plaque for his twelve years of service on the Recreation
Commission.
8. Next Commission Meetine: Monday, January 26, 2009 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
9. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 3 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Kevin Kemp
Recreation Commission Clerk
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