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June 20, 2017R E- 4 sCJF,� ICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Kevin Kemp; Clerk E 11C ': b P 1' Oi
Linda McCabe; Ed Westhaver;
Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreation Director ;
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 May 23, 2017.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from May 23, 2017 as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 3-0. Kevin Kemp came in at 6:1 Opm.
3. Questions & Comments:
None.
4. Visitors
At 6:15pm, Megan Crotty from Friends of Memorial Park came to discuss the Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony. She wanted to schedule some vendors to come to the event.
4. Facility Requests:
MHS -submitted their annual fall request for Aug. 18 -Nov. 24, 2:30-5:30pm.
5. Old Business:
- Mitch Bregnard went to the Open Space and Recreation Plan workshops as a
representative for the Recreation Department. Conservation Agent Katelyn Goyner
and Town Planner Sean Burke were also in attendance. There was a panel of 5 people
chosen (one from each group stated) plus 2 at large. The board assembly was
approved by the Board of Selectmen. The objective is to coordinate planning,
conservation and recreation efforts. Mitch stated that it's a good communication
board, but they can't tell the Recreation Commission what they can or can't do.
- Sherri asked members of the Recreation Commission to come up with ideas by the
August meeting for the CIP 5 Year plan that needs to be presented in November.
- Sherri gave an update on the Plymouth Street Facility. Sgt. Kinahan said that there
does need to be more signage and they will be more present in the fall to issue
warnings about safety.
- Catch Me Outside Sports Camp update was given by Sherri. There has been some
interest and a couple registrations. Next year they will have more time because this
year the idea came in late. They did a cable PSA on the program, as well.
6. New Business:
- Sherri asked for volunteers for the annual Duck Race, June 28th. Mitch is available
to announce the numbers and Ed and Kevin will be in the water to retrieve ducks.
Linda will be available to assist in any way.
- Sherri was approached by the Young Professionals organization at Smith and Nephew
for community service opportunities. She asked the commission to let her know if
they hear of any such opportunities so she can let them know.
- The ls1 rendering of the Plymouth Street Playground was distributed by Sherri.
- Sherri suggested that the non-resident fee be dropped for the residents from Norton
due to the recreation department there has been dissolved. Ed Westhaver
acknowledged that it was a good idea to do for a year and then revisit it. He requested
that Mansfield residents should not be bumped to allow a Norton resident to take part
in a program.
Motion: By Kevin Kemp to approve a temporary fee restructuring offering
Norton residents Mansfield program fees. Restructuring subject to availability,
with first priority to Mansfield residents and to be revisited at the end of the
2017 recreation year program calendar.. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-0.
7. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall,
8. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to adjourn. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Clerk
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