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Recreation Commission Meeting
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Minutes
April 14, 2003
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk,
Caren Levine
Excused Absence: Danielle Fish, Lynne McDonnell
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
r 2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on March 24,2003.
Motion: By Caren Levine to accept the minutes from March 24, 2003.
Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
A. Ken Butler from MMAS has requested use of the South Common for the Community Art
Exhibit on September 19,20,21,2003.
B. George Giannouloudis has withdrawn his permit request.
C. Robert Mond from the Alnoor Academy came before the Commission to request use of
Memorial Park for a picnic scheduled for Sunday, May 11,2003. Mr. Mond has requested
use ofthe picnic area, field space, and basketball courts. There will be approximately 50-
70 people in attendance of the picnic.
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Motion: By Dave Leary to accept Robert Mond's request lor use olMemorial Park
on May 11, 2003, charging a $50.00 user fee, and requesting an insurance
binder prior to the event. Seconded by Charlotte Falkner.
Motion passes, 3-0.
4. Tabled:
A. Lorilee is currently waiting for the final schedule from Midget Football.
B. The final stages of the Open Space Recreation Plan are currently being reviewed by the
state.
5. Questions and Comments:
None.
6. Old Business:
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Skate Park Update-
A. The balance of the Skate Board Park Gift Account is $1,184.00.
B. Mike Ahern reports the 60' X 120' skate park will fit at the end of the football field, in
between the tennis courts.
C. Four trees will have to be removed if the currently proposed area is utilized.
D. Mike Ahem has not indicated what the Town will cover in regard to DPW labor or
engineering.
7. New Business:
A. The Rails to Trails Groundbreaking Ceremony is scheduled for April 28, 2003,
10:00 AM at the Mansfield Municipal Airport. The Town will purchase the ground-
breaking shovels. Ret. Co!. Lester McGoldrick's commutative shovel is currently at the
engravers. The Commission agree to spend up to $250.00 on the groundbreaking event.
The Rails to Trails Dedication Ceremony is scheduled for October 6,2003 at 10:00 AM.
B. The minutes from the Sister Cities Meeting shows the Committee is in favor of showing a
free movie using Recreation equipment.
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8. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
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9. Adjournment: 7:25 PM.
10. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2003 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
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