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Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Clerk, Ed Westhaver; Michael Weber, Linda Met A, 6 (4 QSputt#y l�`( T
Sherri Gumon; Director of Mansfield Park and Rccteatirm
Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from August 19, 2014.
Motion: By Mitch Bregnard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from August 4, 2015 as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0.
3. Ouestions & Comments:
• At 6:10pm, Joseph Cavanaugh presented his Eagle Scout Project. His proposal is to construct a trail
from the Council on Aging Center to Memorial Park to be used by the senior citizens, parents with
small children and nature lovers. He has met with Katelyn Merrill inConservation regarding any
wetlands issues. She has signed off on it and so has the DPW. Work will start in the spring and take
6 -8 weeks. Mitch Bregnard reminded them to take their presentation the way it was presented to the
Recreation Commission and let them know that the Commission unanimously supports the Eagle
Scout Project.
• At 6:25pm, Aidan Corrigan presented his Eagle Scout Project. He is proposing constructing a Kick -
Back Wall at the Plymouth Street Complex. Ed Westhaver asked the dimensions of the wall and
Aidan replied that it would be about 20ft x 10 ft. It will be located over near the old baseball field at
Plymouth Streec He hopes to finish his fundraising and finish the project by the endof November.
He has filed all the building permits and has sent a letter to the Board of Selectmen so hecan make his
presentation before them. Mansfield Youth Soccer will assist in the construction and True Value is
helping with materials.
• At 6:35p, Larry Silver, Mansfield Youth Soccer President, came to introduce himself as the new
President and gave a short synopsis on the MYS program. The numbers are declining in
correspondent to the decline in numbers in the town. Mitch Bregnard asked if there were thoughts to
build another turf field, but Mr. Silver said that there is a movement away from turf. He sad that
lights are more important than another turf field. Mr. Silver hopes to strengthen the relationship
between the high school and MYS.
4. Facility Requests:
- Mansfield Bank Boot Camp is using the South Common on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept.15 -Oct. 8
from 6 -7am.
5. Old Business;
-Open Space and Recreation Plan workshops haven't been scheduled at this time. Recreation's attendance
is requested.
6. New Business:
-Use of the Elks for the Preschool program may change due to the changes ma(b in the new contract. They
will no longer provide storage and want to change what activities can be done in the program Mary
Sellner, Preschool Workshop Program Coordinator, looked into the MPlex in Mansfield and they are
willing to try to work with tit Recreation Department to provide a space. They will be contacting us with
any further questions.
-The 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Swap on Wed., Oct. 19, 6 -8pm. People can bring a costume to swap
for another costume. Sherri Gurnon mentioned that wehave already had some costumes brought in to the
office. The costumes left over will be donated to the Faith Fellowship United Methodist Church in
downtown Mansfield.
- Halloween Parade on Oct. 31, 2pm, will be followed up, for the first time, by entertainment provided by DJ
Olympics.
-Mitch Bregnard, Park Attendant at Memorial Park, gave an update. He said that it's been a good summer
and fall with interacting with those that use the park and the responsibilities and jobs given to him while
he's there. The only problem that has happened are kids getting into the Press Box andtennis benches being
broken into pieces. Mr. Bregnard regularly checks in with those that use the skate park to build a good
relationship.
-Tom Herrington of Ace Archers, donated $350 for his field use even though the fee was originally waived.
- Volunteers are needed for the Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 7 from 10am -3pm. Mike Weber, Mitch
Bregnard, and Linda McCabe are available.
7. Next Commission Meetin¢: Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Mike Weber.
Motion passes, 4 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.
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