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November 15, 2004 MASSt\CHUSETTS
Minutes
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk,
Lynne McDonnel~ Dave Rapoza
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.
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Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 4, 2004 and
October 12, 2004.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to accept the minutes from October 2, 2004
and October 12, 2004. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Guests:
Jay Barrows-
Mansfield resident expressing concerns over usage at the skate park.
Mr. Barrows discusses-
children entering the park unsupervised
- breaking into the park for use
spoke with Tony Calcia, who is willing to schedule weekend operating hours
- hours, trespassing, should be posted at the park
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The Commission discuss-
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park opened from dawn until dusk without supervision
- Lorilee will speak with Mark Cuddy, Town Insurance Agent, regarding liability
post sign stating, use skate park at own risk
run thank-you ad in the Mansfield News thanking donors and include information
regarding park dates, times, and grand opening in the spring
Motion: By Dave Rapoza to open the park without supervision, provided the Town is
without liability, until a need for re-evaluation occurs. Seconded by Lynne
McDonnell. Motion passes, 3-1.
4. Questions and Comments:
None.
5. Reservation Requests:
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A. Lorilee has declined a request from Dark Swan for a photo shoot in Memorial Park.
Dark Swan, Inc. has been requested to meet with the Commission.
B. Mansfield Flag Football's request for use of Memorial Park for playoffs has been
approved.
C. Lorilee has requested the Commissioner's review the 2005 Request for Facility Use for
discussion at the December meeting.
6. Tabled:
Mansfield Little League, Engineering, Conservation, and DPW are working on any
improvements/additions. The contract/agreement review has been place on hold due to the
urgency of other projects.
7. Old Business:
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A. The Commission agree to establish a $350.00 Recreation Scholarship Fund. Dave Leary
states he will obtain the necessary criteria in establishing the fund.
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B. After Commission discussion regarding the field use incident, Dave Leary plans to write a
letter to Margaret Conaty regarding better communication between the schools and the
Recreation Department.
C. There is $4,900.00 remaining from the Pop Warner donation. ~rilee will speak with Mark
Cook regarding repairing the practice field with the remaining funds.
D. The Commission wishes to invite a representative from all athletic groups into a
Commission Meeting to discuss policies and procedures.
8. New Business:
A. The final bill in the amount of$27, 235.00 has been paid to the American Ramp Company.
There is $783.48 remaining in the skate park gift account.
B. It has been requested an adult flag football programlleague be established. Paul McHugh
will be in to discuss the details with Lorilee.
9. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Dave Rapoza.
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10. Adjournment: 7:50 PM.
11. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, December 6, 2004 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
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