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Home My WebLink Aboutmin recreation commission 04/22/02 Recreation Commission Meeting '" !"" I' r.: \\1 c f\ \,.1 n...,.L 'l \- \) r If' r t ,..\" ,'" r~~ '.i' ("", r 1 \.J t... " \ Minutes alA g. 04 fJ'2. t~r\~ \ 4 1-\,1 . "\ U ~A A C~. r: r,' \J,lr~E11 s \"\ t:\ '""' ~ t" .~, ri April 22, 2002 Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk, Lynne McDonnell, Caren Levine Excused Absence: Danielle Fish Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. r ) 2. Beth Flint, representing MYBA. has requested use ofthe Memorial Park basketball courts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 PM - 9 PM from July 9, 2002 through August 1, 2002. Children in grades 4 through grade 8 will be utilizing two full courts at the park. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve Beth Flint's Reservation Request for use of the Memorial Park basketbaD courts. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. AD in favor. Motion passes, 3-0-0. AI Smith, representing the Cranberry Baseball League, has requested use of Memorial Park for a baseball league comprised of college-age men in sponsorship with J'unmy's Pub. Mr. Smith has submitted a schedule to the Commission for review. Lorilee reports the limited availability offield space during his requested scheduled game times. Mr. Smith offers his team's labor to improve the conditions of the Plymouth Street baseball field. The Commission recommends speaking with DPW regarding the additional help. 3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on March II, 2002. r'\~ .-' r Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to accept the minutes from March 11, 2002. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0. 4. Reservation Requests: A. The Little League request for use of the Memorial Park parking lot and the South Common for a parade on April 20, 2002 has been approved. B. LouAnn Meli, representing Brownie Troop 673, has requested use of the South Common for Lawn Games. The request has been approved pending receipt of an insurance binder. C. The Congregational Church Nursery School has requested use of Memorial Park for a cookout on May 29/30,2002, and use of the South Common for Preschool Olympics on May 8/9/10, 2002. The request has been approved. D. Mansfield Children's School has requested use of the Memorial Park parking lot. The request has been approved. E. Ron Reardon has requested use of Memorial Park for a picnic and Games Day on June 11,12, 13,2002. However, because of1ack of availability, Mr. Reardon will be given r a permit for the Hutchason Field. The request for Hutchason Field has been approved. F. Mansfield Animal Wel:fure has requested use of the South Common on Jun 29,2002 for the Celebration of Animals. The request has been approved pending approval from the Building Department for use on any tents over eight feet on the South Common. G. Bruce Freal, representing MYSA, has requested use of Plymouth Street for a soccer clinic scheduled for July 8-12, 2002. The request has been approved. Bruce Freal requests support from the Recreation Commission regarding additional money to be spent for continued improvements to Plymouth Street in return for an extended permit term. Mr. Freal would like the term to extend an additional ten years. The Recreation Commission acknowledges support for MYSA. Mr. Freal states he intends to speak with the Selectmen in regard to MYSA's request within the next couple of weeks. Dene Jarvis requests the Commission's support in constructing a small maintenance shed to hold equipment, and the purchase of a small lawn tractor to collect flags and clean up after the games at Plymouth Street. The Commission is in agreement with Mr. Jarvis. H. Brian Curley of the Axeda Corporation has requested use of the volleyball court at Memorial Park from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday evenings beginning May 2, 2002 and running 8 weeks. r SHG/sg04122102.doc:S:reccom frec:msword 2 .. ... r- Motion: By Lynne McDonneU to accept Brian Curley's request for use of the volleyball court at Memorial Park, with no fees charged, provided an insurance binder is submitted. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 4-0-0. I. The Congregational Church has requested use of Memorial Park on June 9, 2002 for a picnic. The request has been approved pending receipt ofan insurance binder. J. Mike Small, representing the Cub Scouts, has requested use of Memorial Park for the Olympics on June 22/29 2002. The request has been approved for use of Hut chason, due to a scheduling conflict. 5. Tabled: A. The program participant policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act is on hold. B. Lorilee is currently working on the cover and final draft to be used with the state regarding the Open Space Recreation Plan. C. The memo regarding use of off-road vehicles has been tabled until the May Commission r Meeting. 6. Questions and Comments: None. 7. Old Business: A. The Recreation Department sold 98 tickets for Champions on Ice, and distributed 300+ tickets for each AIex the Jester performance. B. After meeting With the Finance Committee, the Parks and Recreation budget has been cut by 5.3%. 8. New Business: r- A. The Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday May II, 2002. SHG/sg04122102.doc:5:reccom frec:msword 3 . . r ,-, r B. John D' Agostino and Ed Hurley, a representative from the YMCA, will be invited to the next Recreation Commission Meeting to discuss the proposed skateboard park and swimming pool. 9. Motion: By Caren Levine to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0. 10. Adjournment: 7:45 PM. 11. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2002 at 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. Respectfully Submitted, "S~h .rc .. em on, onumss -..5-/3-02- Date ~ \~)~ Dat SHG/sg04122/02.doc:5:reccom frec:msword 4