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Home My WebLink Aboutmin recreation commission 11/14/05 ~ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2005 ..". --- );l- et') ,n:~" - ~<\'"- _'l'.'" ~ .......~ ;~O c-:~ t Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Dave Rapoza, Lynne McDonnell, Danielle Fish .-- ~r: 1'-" -- -1 Cfl Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. r- 2. Skate Park Summary- Tony Calcia and Sue Cinelli The Commission discuss the following with the YMCA Representatives: A. The purpose of the visit is to update the YMCA in regard to the skateboard park. B. The YMCA ran a summer skateboard camp for two weeks with hopes of better participation next summer. C. Dave Leary states his concern with the lack of YMCA staffing/identifiable staffing. D. Tony Calcia assures the Commission YMCA staffing was present during agreed hours and will require staff to wear identifiable clothing next season. E. Dave Leary states the staff member must require safety equipment from all participants. F. Tony Calcia reports there were no serious injuries over the past skate park season with just one incident of a stolen wallet. G. Lorilee states the Recreation Department requires an incident report. H. Tony Calcia agrees to implement a daily log system including all pertinent skate park information and submit to the Commission. I. Tony Calcia agrees to meet with the Commission prior to next season to discuss hours and any outstanding issues. r- r -. U1 .~ -. - .. r ~ L. .' ~ 3. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 24,2005. Motion: By Dave Rapoza to approve the minutes held on October 24, 2005 as written. Seconded by Lynne McDonnelL Motion passes, 4...0. 4. Questions & Comments: Renee Bernier, a student from Boston College, is present during the Commission Meeting to observe the process of public meeting. 5. Kevin Kelleher, MYSA Grant Discussion- J. MYSA is interested in developing additional field spaced at Plymouth Street. K. Mr. Kelleher states MYSA, Recreation, and the Town each has a need for and will require additional field space. L. Further development of Plymouth Street will allow more space for other youth sports in town. M. MYSA applied for a grant from the National Soccer Association last year and was denied. ~ N. The current grant is designed to finance synthetic fields. Mr. Kelleher states a requirement in obtaining the grant is owning the field or to having the approval of a ten year agreement with the landowner. MYSA would like to sponsor a warrant article for an extension of the current lease with an end date of 2017. MYSA has applied for $330,000.00. The additional money necessary to fund field development will come from fundraising, sponsorships, and MYSA. Mr. Kelleher plans to keep the Commission informed and contact other youth organizations. 6. Reservation Requests: A. Lorilee has compiled one book per youth sports organization and "other" for additional leagues. The field summary book will be kept for quick review of all areas. B. The updated Field Reservation Form will be utilized in January. 7. Tabled: ~ A. The road at the Otis Street Complex has been paved. 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. c. John D'Agostino is checking into a new van for the Recreation Depatment. SHG/sgll/OS.doc:S:reccom f:rec:msword ? F ... ~ 8. Old Business: A. Kevin Kemp and Jay Becket are working together to install a kickback board at Plymouth Street. B. Phil Aldo will have the Mansfield Youth Soccer sign ready for Arill, 2006 and the Pop Warner Football sign ready for August 1,2006. 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. A. Lorilee and Dave Leary will meet with the longest running contributors to the Community Calendar to present a plaque of acknowledgement. B. John D' Agostino reported the remaiJling funds from the Tiger Woods Foundation were unassigned and recommended the Recreation Commission request funds for specific projects. 9. New Business: -~ A. The final financial summary for the Arts & Crafts Show will be available in Janwuy. B. Lorilee recommends hanging a banner at Rt. 106 for the Arts & Craft Show and the Great Duck Race. 10. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, December 12, 2005 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. 11. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to adjourn. Seconded by Dave Rapoza. Motion passes, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM. ~ SHG/sgIl/OS.doc:S :reccom f:rec:msword ~ r T .. ,- Respectfully Submitted, Jliflt- Sherri Gum , Commission Secretary CI:0 Charlotte Falkner, Commission Clerk r- .~ SHG/sgll/OS.doc:S :reccom f:rec:msword a2 .:L 7-()b Date "2.. - "., - \.-. Date .:1 11