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Recreation Commission Meeting
October 24, 2005
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk,
Dave Rapoza, Lynne McDonnell, Danielle Fish
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 September 24,2005.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to approve the minutes held on September 24, 2005 as
written. Seconded by Danielle Fish. Motion passes, 5-0.
3. Questions & Comments:
Dave Leary speaks to the lack of scheduled supervision provided at the skate park by the
YMCA. Lorilee states there has been no skate park staff identified by t-shirt as previously
discussed and agreed upon between the YMCA and the Recreation Commission. Charlotte
Falkner states she feels it is the responsibility of the Recreation Commission to report to
John D' Agostino regarding the lack of staffing by the YMCA. Dave Rapoza questions as to
what the YMCA is doing for the Town of Mansfield. Lorilee Fish recommends the
Commission speak with the Board of Selectmen regarding this issue.
4. Reservation Requests:
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A. Flag Football has requested use of Memorial Park as a back up field in the event the turf
field is not available.
r B. Midget Football has requested use of Memorial Park for regional playoffs scheduled for
November 6, 2005.
c. Lorilee requests all Commissioners review the 2006 Facility Reservation Fonn and plan to
make any changes/additions at the November Commission Meeting.
5. Tabled:
A. The road at the Otis Street Complex has been paved. Mansfield Little League,
Engineering, Conservation, and DPWare 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. Lorilee reports she has not heard back from John D' Agostino regarding youth sports
financial assistance to the Town for field improvements.
6. Barbara Rose- Discussion Regarding Rails to Trails Volunteer Committee:
Barbara Rose discusses the following ideas with the Commission:
- Taking over the beautification of the World War n Memorial.
Obtaining a grant to fund the process.
- Plans include installing lights, a flag, a slab bench, and landscaping around the monument.
r Possibly raising private donations to help fund the project.
- Fonning a three to four person committee to oversee the use of the Trail. Dave Leary
volunteers to serve on the committee. All committee members will report any issues to
Lorilee.
7. Old Business:
A. The Cemetery Restoration Gift Account has been established for $6,350.00 with
donations received from the Tiger Woods Foundation.
B. Kevin Kemp and Jay Becket are working together to install a kickback board at
Plymouth Street.
C. John D' Agostino is checking into a new van for the Recreation Department.
D. Phil Aldo will have the Mansfield Youth Soccer sign ready for Aril 1, 2006 and the Pop
Warner Football sign ready for August 1,2006.
8. New Business:
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A. The 2005 Summer Camp finances are complete with the program running in the black.
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B. The Commission decide there is no need to increase the Community Calendar advertising
fees.
C. Alex Proal will be working with Billie Siena on an Eagle Scout Project restoring 50+
headstones at the East Street and Williams Street Cemeteries.
D. Matt McCue will be working on an Eagle Scout Project raising money for a duck fountain
for the small pond at Fultons Pond.
E. The Commission agree to utilize Recreation hats versus t-shirts for volunteers at
Recreation sponsored events.
F. Lorilee will be meeting with Kevin Kemp, John D' Agostino, Mike Ahem, and Lou
Amoruso on October 25, 2005 regarding development at Plymouth Street.
9. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town HaD.
10. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnelL
Motion passes, 5-0.
r The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherri ~SSion Secretary
Charlotte Falkner, COmmission
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