HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Minutes 4/14/2008Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
April 14, 2008
Attendees Present: Dave Rapoza; Chairman, 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 March 17, 2008.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the minutes held on March 17, 2008 as
written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0.
3. Questions and Continents:
None.
4. Field Requests:
A. Bruce Fallows requests use of Hutchason for Mission Soccer practice field space. The
Commission discuss the field usage needs of lacrosse. Lorilee states lacrosse does not
have the appropriate insurance naming the Town of Mansfield as additionally insured.
Dave Rapoza states lacrosse has held a permit for field usage without using the requested
fields and would like a representative to attend a Commission meeting. Bruce Fallows
states he would be willing to share Hutchason with lacrosse. Bruce Fallows states he will
make a $2,500.00 donation at the end of the season for field improvements and
maintenance.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve Bruce Fallow's request for use of two fields
at Hutchason on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at $75.00 per field with
the understanding that he will be permitted one field in the event of a
lacrosse conflict. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 3 -0.
B. Special Olympics has requested use of the South Common on May 31 for a yard sale.
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. Pop Warner has been requested to send a letter to the Recreation Commission regarding
past donations.
B. Dave Rapoza feels the Commission does not support implementing user fees and the
Commission agree to table the discussion until a full board is present.
C. Dave Rapoza requests clarification regarding Bruce Fallows request for use of the 8 v 8
field at Plymouth Street.
D. Dave Rapoza has not heard back form the Board of Selectmen regarding the New England
Folk Festival.
7. New Business:
A. Dave Rapoza highlight the following items regarding the CIP Meeting is held on Tuesday,
April 1:
- Town has no money to support field development.
- Discussion of the "Back 40" placed in a bond saw a good reception with the need
fully recognized.
- Have to go back to Conservation.
B. There is no need to re -write the contract with Little League for use of Otis Street. Little
League can utilize the Recreation Form for Use of Facilities on an annual basis.
C. The Commission discuss the Recreation Scholarship guidelines and criteria. Dave Leary
agrees the recipient should comply with the current scholarship regulations. Dave Rapoza
requests notification as to who receives the scholarship. Lorilee and the Commission
agree Ed Westhaver should present the Recreation Scholarship.
D. Dave Rapoza suggests airing an invitation to Mansfield residents for programming ideas
on Cable Access. Kathy Codella will speak with Cable Access.
E. Kevin Kemp suggests placing a vending machine with water and sports drinks at
Plymouth Street with all funds directed exclusively to field development.
8. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, May 10, 2008 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Mansfield Airport
SIZE Building Meeting Room.
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9. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver.
Motion passes, 3 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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