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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 1/20/2015Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes �;`, E YED January 20,2015 "� �i FICE 10� 03 Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Clerk, Ed Westhaver, 1815 MAR -U A Mike Weber (left meeting at 6:30pm), Linda WOW, [ L D TTS Sherri H. Gurnon; Parks & Recreation Director Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Director 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from December 9, 2014. Motion: By Mike Weber to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes from December 9, 2014 as written. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 4 -0. 3. Questions & Comments: Congratulations to Kevin Kemp and Mitch Bregnard for their re- appointment to the Recreation Commission for another term. 4. Facility Requests: - At 6:15pm, Ben Masison came in to discuss his Eagle Scout project at the Old Town Cemetery. He gave a handout explaining 6 potential objectives for the cleanup of the cemetery. He would like to take two weekends to work on it and get whatever objectives done that he can. Sherri Gurnon reminded Ben to be in touch with Corie Siena, Program Director of Cemetery Restoration, on his objectives. Corie would be overseeing the project, as well. -At 6:30pm, Megan Crotty and Jenn Morris from Friends of Memorial Park came to update the Recreation Commission on their endeavors. They explained their past fundraisers and discussed future events. Jenn stated that they have submitted for 501 (c) 3 status so they can apply for state and federal grants and any money FOMP raises will be put into Mansfield Bank. They are also going to reach out to corporations and large businesses in town for financial support. Jenn was hoping to get the word out through more Park and Recreation events. Sherri said they are welcome to put any information in the Fishing Derby and Halloween Parade goodie bags that are given out. - Mansfield Girls Softball turned in their application for the use of the Memorial Park Softball Field from April 1 -July 31, M -F 5 -10pm and Sat/Sun, 8am -10pm. - Mansfield High School turned in their application for the use of the Memorial Park and Plymouth tennis courts and Hutchason from April 9 -June 14, M -F 2:30 -6pm. - Mansfield Youth Soccer turned in their application for Plymouth Street soccer fields from March 21 -June 29, M -F 3:30 -dusk, Saturday lam -dusk, Sunday 12pm -dusk; Week of July 20, 27 & August 10, front grass field/turf, 8am -5pm for summer camp. Sherri wanted to open up a few hours on Sunday as there are a lot of calls requesting the use of the field. Being able to grant some of these requests can bring in money to the Recreation Department. Sherri mentioned that MYS uses Sundays for makeup games and practice. Sherri Gurnon asked that we request the use of the Plymouth Street facility from 8am -2pm on Sundays and MYS can have the facility from 2pm -dusk. - Motion: By Linda McCabe to modify the MYS Sunday use to 2pm -dusk. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0. - Mansfield Youth Baseball turned in their application for the Memorial Park Baseball Field for use from March 23 -July 27, M -F 5:30 -8pm; Sat. /Sun. 12 -6pm. -RBI Academy requested use of Plymouth Street turf on Sunday. Sherri Gumon stated that she felt if they allowed this, it would set a president for further requests for other non - soccer use. Ed Westhaver agreed and feels that the Plymouth Street turf has should remain for soccer use only. Mitch Bregnard told Sherri to let them know that "at this time the board is restricting use of the Plymouth Street turf for soccer use only" and therefore, we would be denying their request. -MMAS Arts Festival will be held on the North Common, Sept. 19 -20, l Oam -4pm. 5. Old Business: -There will be upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan workshops being scheduled and Recreation members are requested to attend. Sherri Gumon informed the board that Conservation Department survey has been completed and they have an AdHoc committee. Mitch Bregnard volunteered to be on their committee if needed. -Ian Bryer's Eagle Scout project was partially completed with an agreement from Ian to come back in the spring for 1 -2 days to complete the project. - SRPEDD check was received for the bike racks. Their locations have been added to the Town GIS map. -Geoff Williamson was reimbursed for the Hutchason shed project. 6. New Business: - Election of a 2015 Chairman and Clerk was tabled until more members can be present. - Sheri Gurnon asked the board to review the MHS Parks and Recreation Scholarship to see if they felt there should be any changes made to it. Board members agreed to leave it as it is. -Board discussed Program Director responsibilities as there needs to be an understanding between the Recreation Department and the program directors that all players must be registered because of, most importantly, the liability issue and a loss of revenue to the department. Mitch felt that we need to visit the programs to be sure they are in compliance of this. - Sherri reminded the board to take their "Conflict of Interest" training. -A new program is being considered called "Kripalu Yoga" with Lisa Cohen on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks starting in April. 7. Next Commission Meetine: Monday, March 2, 2015 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. i MMS1ms;01114.doc:5:reccom f:rec:msword 2 8. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. Respectfully Submitted, h Bregn rd R reation o ission Clerk \ MMS /ms;01l14,doc:5:reccom F.ree:msword s 3 ate