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Home My WebLink Aboutmin recreation commission 05/09/05 r Recreation Commission Meeting ~'f j"',. \, ./ '~, Minutes 05 .. ,'<::' OFFICE -7 A l.!j 7. 5 Q J-U . ..i May 9, 2005 , {."j,~: Id~D M,', C;, .f, 0q!J'~'t-TTS I ~ f\ ;,.,/ 1,.': I'M\ 't",; ~ ~;, \J 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 t. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. ,r 2. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on March 14,2005. Motion: By DanieUe Fish to accept the minutes from March 14,2005 as written. Seconded by Lynne McDonneU. Motion passes, 5-0. 3. The following motion was put forth at the April 25, 2005 Recreation Commission Meeting with two members present and voting. The three additional votes were taken as follows, one by phone and two bye-mail. Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the request from the Southern New England Footb'" Oub for use of the Memorial Park football field for four dates including July 23/24, August 20/21, August 27/28, and September tO/U, with dates subject to change. Seconded by Lynne McDonneU. Motion passes, 4-t. 4. The following information was reported and discussed: ,,-.. - The YMCA will be required to wear identifiable clothing when staffing the skate park. ,,-- Tony Calcia has agreed to pay the $1,500.00 bill associated with Fulton's Pond repair. The check has not been received to date. _ Lorilee request's the Commission establish a policy regarding unpaid fees. _ Motion: By Danielle Fish to approve a policy which will read, "No group/programlorganization will be granted a permit or permission to participate unless all prior fees are paid in fuB". Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, ~O. _ There have been no official cuts to the Recreation budget. _ Article #8, sponsored by the Board of Selectmen, will read, "To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $10,000 from the Capital Improvements Account for Plymouth Street Baseball Fields to a Capital Improvements Account for the repair and upgrade of the tow Softball Fields at Hutchason and Memorial Park, or take any action in relation thereto. " A portion of the Tiger Woods Foundation has been earmarked for the feasibility study regarding a community center. _ The Recreation Department will no longer be considered a recipient of any proceeds from 11 Shawmut Avenue. 5. Southern New England Football Oub Discussion: Attendees present for discussion: r - Ed Westhaver Dave Todesco Jack Adie Joe Baker Ron Mullett Tito Santos Highlights from the discussion are as follows: _ Dave Rapoza questions as to how the semi-pro team benefits Mansfield. Dave Leary states the team offers good publicity for the Town and the Recreation Commission. Dave Rapoza expresses his concern regarding the wear and tear on the condition of the football field and feels that there is no benefit offered to the Town of Mansfield. Dave Leary states the representatives from the team discussed ethics, consider themselves to be guests in town, and are a legitimate team. Dave Rapoza is concerned the Commission will not be able to offer the in-town programs a playable field in good condition. Dave Leary would like to give the team one year and reevaluate. Lorilee states the permit can be pulled if there is substantial damage to the field. Dave Rapoza again states his concern with the wear and tear on Mansfield property without any Mansfield residents participating. Dave Todesco states he cannot understand why the Commission would entertain the idea ,.- of approving an adult league usage of a field so heavily used by the youth sports in town. SHOtsg 5t05 R:\recreatioo\Recreatioo Files\MSWORD\RecComm\MINlJlES\5-9-05.DOC r' ,,-.. - Jack Adie states the proposed dates interfere with the dry season when the field requires time to recover from use. - Dave Leary states the Commission has already approved their commitment to the team. - Dave Rapoza questions the approval based on the fact that the tax-paying families involved in youth sports and limited on this field. - Ed Westhaver questions as to whether the Town is legally bound to providing the team with their requested dates. . - Lynne McDonnell states the COmmission has approved four dates on a trial one-year basis and will evaluate the benefit at the end of the season. - Danielle Fish states the Commission's intent was in . representing the best interest of the Town. - Ed Westhaver recommends perhaps playing on the turf field and questions as to whether the motion can be brought back onto the floor for reconsideration. Mr. Westhaver asks if the adult team damages the field, can he get a commitment from the Commission that youth sports be permitted to use the field. - Ron Mullett states his team is in the middle of contracting a landscaper to sponsor the team and help out with field maintenance. The goal of the team is to get fans into the stands. - Danielle Fish asks how the team will generate money for the Town. Tito Santos states money can be made through entrance fees and concession. The Commission will go forward with the negotiable dates. 6. Old Business: A. Dave Todesco would like the sign at Memorial Park to read, "Home of Mansfield Pop Warner" . B. There has been no date rescheduled for the Rails to Trails cleanup. C. Lorilee has recommended the Garden Club take over the Community Garden. 7. New Business: A. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to raise Jim Troy;s salary (rom $850.00 to $1,250.00. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, 5-0. B. Danielle Fish called Lorilee with a concern regarding girls soccer playing at the Hutchason Field on a rainy Saturday. C. Lorilee will give the names and numbers of the sports group presidents to Mike McDonagh. D. The Commission agree no camp scholarship money will be directed to anyone living outside of Mansfield. E. There has been reported damage to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetary located in West Mansfield. r- 8. Questions and Comments: None. SHG/sg SIOS R:lrecreatioo\Recreatioo FileslMSwoRDlReccomm~9"()S.DOC r- 9. Motion: By DanieUe Fish to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonneU. Motion passes, 5-0. 10. Adjournment: 8:15pm 11. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, June 6, 2005, 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Sheriidr. ion Secretaty ~-t-tf5 Date Charlotte Co \ lo\aCCb Date r"' r" SHO/sg 5/05 R:Irecreatioo\Recreatioo Files\M8WORD\RecCommIMINU)Es\5-9-OS.DOC ~ ,