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August 26, 2002
Atteadees present: Lynne McDonnell, Danielle Fish, Caren Levine
Excused Absence: Charlotte Falkner
Unexcused Absence: Dave Leary
Lorilee F~ Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
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2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on July 30, 2002.
Motion: By DanieDe Fish to accept the minutes from July 30, 2002.
Seconded by Caren Levine. AD in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
A. Use of the South Common bas been requested on September 11, 2002 for a RemembranCe
Candle Light Service.
B. MYBA bas requested use of the Recreation Office for basketball registration on
September 7 and September 12.
C. Brian McCafferty and Bruce Freal have requested use of Plymouth Street to begin at
8:00 AM on Sunday, October 13,2002, as wen as a waiver of the $250.00 fee imposed for
use of the fields for their clinic held during the week of July 8, 2002.
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The Commission discuss their hesitation with consenting to a Sundy morning start time
before 11:00 AM. Brian McCafferty states his intent to accommodate the 1,400
children involved in the tournament and play all games at Plymouth Street. Danielle Fish
recommends tabling the issue for further discussion.
The Commission details the previously established fee schedule set by the Commission for
field use by any and all users. Bruce Frea! withdraws the request to waive the fee for field
use.
Bruce Freal reports Plymouth Street is not deeded Recreation. It is Mr. Freal's intent to
seek a warrant to give the Town Manager permission to change the Plymouth Street deed
to Recreation in an effort to protect the entire parcel of land.
The Commission discuss the Sunday morning start-time waiver.
Motion: By Danielle Fish to approve with reservation, the request to allow the
tournament to begin at 8:00 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2002. The waiver only
applies to the date requested and any further requests be placed on the
Recreation Commission agenda in advance of public advertisement. A fee of
$50.00 per day will be charged, and a park attendant and police detail must be
present throughout the duration of the townament. Seconded by Caren Levine.
All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
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After lengthy discussion, the Commission would like to formally state on record, the
previous Motion was reached with reservation and concern for all residents in the town.
4. 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. The Recreation Commission will send a letter
to Dick Lewis stating Commission agreement with the draft plan.
5. Questions and CommeDts:
None.
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6. Old Business:
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Excellent response has been received regarding the Adult Basketball and Volleyball Program
registration.
7. New Business:
A. The Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled for November 2, 2002 and has expanded to 72
spaces.
B. The Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM.
8. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
Motion passes, 3-0.
9. Adjoumment: 7:45 PM
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10. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, September 30,2002 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town HaIL
Respectfully Submitted,
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