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Home My WebLink Aboutmin recreation commission 02/07/05 ~ Recreation Commission Meeting ;~~ ~.." ~ \i tL":~ ::: - I...., ,~."j r~ ' ::: r\'.' f ICE Minutes 05 H~\R 15 Ai~ 8: 02 February 7, 2005 i I f'. ,~ ,i i' ~ C L D t.1A~,S !~\ CHUSETTS Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk, Dave Rapoza, 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. 2. Commission Discussion Regarding the Skate Park: Highlights of the Commission discussion are as follows- A. The park equipment monies were received as a gift-in-kind and is Town owned. B. Dave Rapoza states the park is considered a Town facility and will be operated in the best interest of the Town per the Park and Recreation Department. C. There has been no response back from the YMCA per the January Recreation Commission Meeting. D. The Commission review the Park and Recreation responsibilities, general policies regarding facility use, permitting, and general use. E. Commission proposes running all skate park clinics/camps. F. John D' Agostino discusses the YMCA negotiated lease agreement including: _ Comprehensive study of the Balcolm Street facility. - Staffing of skateboard park. G. Dave Leary reports the limited staffing issues offered by the YMCA have never been resolved. The Commission agree without any contributing problems, the park will remain open for use. H. 10hn D' Agostino agrees the park should remain open, however states the staffing issues must be resolved between the Recreation Commission and the YMCA. ~ L Dave Rapoza states the current YMCA proposal offers no benefit to the Town. ~ - ~ J. Bernie Dolan states that it is of his opinion that the Mansfield children do not get charged for usage. K. Lorilee Fish states the "skate at own risk" sign are posted. L. Dave Rapoza states he would like to see the park accessible during all daylight hours throughout the summer. M. Tony Calcia reports the YMCA exists to meet the needs of the community. Mr. Calcia continues with stating the YMCA does not have enough funds to supervise the skate park from 8 AM - 8 PM throughout the summer. The YMCA does not intend to back away from its originally agreed commitment. The proposed skate clinics/camps are offered to offset the expenses to supervise the park. N. Sue Cinelli proposes the following YMCA supervised hours: school days- 3-6 vacation days- 1-6 summer hours- 1-7 weekends- 1-6 A total ofS9,Ooo.00 has been budgeted for the supervision of the skate park. O. John D' Agostino questions as to whether it would be feasible to staff the park, and leave open all other hours. P. Dave Leary states the Commission cannot go any further with an agreement with the YMCA without additional information. Q. Tony Calcia reports" the YMCA can charge Mansfield residents" the YMCA member rate. R. John D' Agostino states the YMCA will be in default of the lease agreement if an understanding cannot be reached between the Recreation Commission and the YMCA S. Tony Calcia requests use of the skate park for 3 weeks of clinics/camps. T. Bernie Dolan states the skateboard park should not be locked. u. Dave Leary states he is pleased to see the YMCA adding hours to their proposed staffing schedule and does" not want anyone to utilize the skate park for profit. v. Tony Cal~a will present the Commission with a full disclosure of the net revenue from the clinics/camps". W. Dave Leary would like the YMCA to attend the next Recreation Commission Meeting for final approval. x. Charlotte Falkner would like to offer the children a full eight weeks to utilize the skate park with two clinics/camps, Y. The Commission discuss dates and weeks for the YMCA offered camps/clinics. Z. Lynne McDonnell in content with the concessions made by the YMCA. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to approve the weeb &f June28-July 2, July 11-15~ and July 25-29 for the YMCA sponsored skateboardlbike camps. ~ODded by Dave Leary. Motion pas~, 5-0. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the YMCA sponsored skateboard/bike camps to be offered between the hours of S AM and 12 noon. Seeonded by DanieUe Fish. Motion passes, 5-0. Motion: By Dave Rapoza to require the YMCA sponsored skateboardlbike eamp fees to be offered to all Mansfield residents at the YMCA membership rate. Seconded by Dave Leary. SHG/sg2IOS.doc:S:recrom f:rec:msword ") ~ 3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on January 24,2005. Motion: By Danielle Fish to Keept the minutes from January 24, 2005 as written. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 4-0-1. 4. Questions and Comments: None. 5. Reservation Requests: A. Kevin Smith, Essex County United Soccer Club, has requested use of Plymouth Street during the week of July 18-22. B. The Mansfield Little League has requested use of Memorial Park, dates and times to be determined. r- 6. Tabled: A. Mansfield Little League, Engineering, Conservation, and DPW are working on any improvements/additions to the lease agreement. The contract/agreement review has been placed on hold due to the urgency of other projects, B. The signs for the skate park are in and will be installed weather permitting. C. DPW has the gate for Hutchason, however has not had the time for installation. 7. Old Business: A. Brenda Hodges will be the main contact person for establishing the Recreation Scholarship. Lorilee will begin the process of cutting a check for the scholarship. B. There has been no follow-up regarding the Mike Redding incident. Dave Leary reports he believes there was a letter. Dave Rapoza wishes to drop the entire issue. Margaret Conaty has assured LoriIee she would instruct the coaches as to the rules and regulations regarding field usage. C The Skate Park facility remains unlocked with no reported problems, D. Paul McHugh and Joe Sears will be working together with the Recreation Department to initiate an Adult Flag Football League. Mike Vaughn from Premier Courts has agreed to an exhibition game for the league. Joe Sears will line up-the officials for the league at $25.00 per game. It has been agreed the league will use the High School field on Thursday -- evenings in June and July. SHG/sg2/0S.doc:S:recc:om f:rec:msword l ~ 8. New Business: A. Dave Rapoza would like to designate Recreation permitted field space among Commission members for field evaluation. To be discussed at the March meeting. B. John Morretti stated he will come as the school representative when Margaret Conaty is invited to any Recreation Meetings. 9. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. SKonded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 5-0. 10. Adjournment: 8:30 PM u. Next COmmission Meeting: Monday, March 14, 2005 at 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town HaD. ~ Respectfully Submitted, #i~ Sherri Gum Commission Secretary o . ssion Clerk ~/Y/~5 Date '--1 W1J &cbS Date ~ SHG/sg2I05.doc:5:reccom f:rec:msword 4 F'T