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Home My WebLink Aboutmin recreation commission 03/14/05 Minutes :..., , ~t L. j \} ~,. ~.'.. ~"l .1.- ,.... Uf" "'/I."'r:- J \J I... OS 1M Y f 0 MI 8: 09 ~ Recreation Commission Meeting March 14, 2005 iU, .. (-I 0 tift. SSl, (;U{i~~ETTS Attendees- Present: Dave Leary; C~ Charlotte Falkner; Clerk, Dave Rapoza, Danielle Fish, Lynne McDonnell LoriIee Fish, Recreation Director Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. ~ 2. Tony Calcia, Sue Cinelli, and Commission Discussion Regarding the Skate Park: - Highlights- of the Commission discussion are as follows- A. Tony Calcia states the YMCA is willing to staff the Skate Park as follows: Spring: Monday through Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm or dusk Saturday and Sunday Noon-5:00pm Summer: Monday through Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturday and Sunday Noon -5:00pm Fall: Monday through Friday 3:00-6:00pm or dusk Saturday and Sunday Noon-5:00pm B. Mr. Calcia states he does not want the YMCA linked with any accidents that may occur at the skate park when not staffed. C. The Commission request the YMCA notify the Recreation Department if the park will not be staffed due to inclement weather. D. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the YMCA sponsored skate board camps during the weeks of July 11-15, July 25-29, aDd August 8-12 from 8-:~.m-NoeD, without requiring a camp to be held aD three weeks, and aD Mansfield residem (barged the member rate. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 5-0. ,-.. E. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the foDowing YMCA hours for staffing the Skate Park: Spring aDd FaD: Monday through Friday 3:00-6:00 or dusk Sat.h-day and Sunday Noon-5:00pm Summer: Monday through Friday 4-:00-7:oopm Saturday and Sunday Noon-5:00pm Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 5-0. 3-. Jaek Adie, Mansf"teId Little League: Mr. Adie requests use of Memorial Park on Sunday mornings for his Senior and Junior Leagues. If the East Street fields- are available, Mr. Adie will not schedule any Sunday mommg games. Motion: By Dave Leary t&approve Mansf"aekI Little League'5 request fer use 01 Memorial Park on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00am. Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. Motion passes, 4-1. 4-. Kelley Beach details the needs- of the Girls SoftbaJI League. Dave Leary discusses- the intent ~ to improve the field space at Hutchason and Plymouth Street. LoriJee recommends- transferring $-9,500.00 in Plymouth Street basebaJI field funds to improve the Hutchason fields. Peter Flynn, Green Maehine, wiD request field space under Girls- Softball and work out the schedule with Kelley Beach. Mr. Flynn will report back to the Commission with the schedule. 5. The Commission request Bruce Fallows- attend the next Commission Meeting with Mission Soccer's schedule, roster, and dates requested for fee discussion. 6. Tom Herrington of the State Archery Association ofMA requests- use of Plymouth Street on June 4-5 and August 13-14 pending conflict with MYSA. Metien: By DanieJle Fish t& tentatively appmve Tom Herrington's request for use 01 Plymouth Street at 5100.00 per weekend. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 5-0. ,- 7. Commission dRUSS- divisien 01 rteld assessments and assign a5 feIJews: Daye Rapoza- Memorial Park Dave Leary- Hutchason Charlotte Falkner- Memorial Park and Plymouth Street SHGlsg 4/05 R:1teaeatioo\Recreatioo FiJes\MSWORD\Receamm~14-05.DOC r "!I" ~ Danielle Fish- Plymouth Street The Commission discuss attending the sports group monthly meetings to build up communications between the COmmission and the individual groups. 8. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on February 7,2005. Moti&B: By DanieDe Fish t& accept the minutes frem February 7, 200-5 as written. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, 5-0. 9. Questions- and Comments: None. 10. Tabled: A. Mansfield Little League, EngineeriD& Conservation, and DPW are WOFking on any improvements/additions to the lease agreement. The contract/agreement review has been placed on hold due to the urgeooy of other projeas-. ,-.. 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. 11. Old Business: A. An Adult Flag Football demonstration.game will be held at the Dana Barros- Sports- Complex to recruit participants. B. LoriJee has not received a reply regarding financial assistance for field improvements. . 12. New Business: A. Matt Whittaker has- requested starting a Community Garden. B. Dave Leary has suggested erecting a "Home of Midget Football" sign at Memorial Park. The Commission discuss erecting a similar sign for MYSA at Plymouth Street. 13. Motion: By Charl&tte Falkner to adjoum. Sec&nded- by Dave Rap&za. Motion passes, 5-0. ~ SHGlsg 4/05 R:Ireaeation\Recreation FiJes\MSWORD\R.eceomm\MINlJ'iES\3..14-05.DOC ~ - ,,-. 14. Adjoumment: 9:15pm 15. Next Commission Meeting:- Monday, April 25, 2005 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town HaD. RespectfuHy Submitted, ~ --3-9-(;___i Date 5\~\aOh Date - SHGlsg 4IOS R:'Rcreatioo\Recreatico Files\MSWORD\RecCon.n\MlNu)EslJ_}4-{)S_DOC I..