HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 10/15/2001Commission Meeting
Minutes
October 15, 2001
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Lynne McDonnell; Clerk,
Charlotte Falkner, Caren Levine
Excused Absence: Danielle Fish
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Reservation Requests:
A. Mansfield resident, Joe Sears came before the Commission requesting field space use
beginning Fall 2002. Mr. Sears is interested in initiating an NFL sponsored Flag Football
League. The Flag Football League is comprised of boys and girls broken up into three
age groupings. The league will be strictly non -contact and will run approximately eight to
ten weeks, with the possibility of regional games at the end of the season.
After discussion, the Commission filly approves Mr. Sears' proposal and tentatively
schedule field space between Hutchason and the football practice field for the Flag
Football League games.
3. John D'Agostino discusses:
A. Proposed Skateboard Park-
A group; of skateboard enthusiasts will come together to design the park utilizing a free
design website. The park will be located across the street from the DPW compost site.
The park will be linked together with the YMCA program, and will run by Recreation and
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B. It looks as if the N Football Team Will play on the new High School field for the
Thanksgiving game. The lights are in and scheduled to be installed this week, and the
scoreboard is set for delivery. The field is scheduled for completion by Thanksgiving.
C. Mr. D'Agostino has requested suggestions from the Commission regarding re-naming the
Hutchason Property.
D. One of the current Scout projects includes raising funds and coordinating the resources
necessary to install a Bocce court at Memorial Park.
4. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on August 27, 2001.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to accept the minutes from August 27, 2001.
Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Allin favor, Motion passes, 4-0.
5. Tabled:
A. The program participant policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act is on hold.
B. Dick Lewis has not advised the Recreation Department as to the Open Space Conservation
Commission's findings.
6. Questions and Comments:
Bruce Freal discusses:
Representing MYSA, Mr. Freal is adding two articles to the Town Meeting requesting funds,
to be matched by MYSA, to develop additional field space at Plymouth Street.
7. 'Old Business:
A. The 2001-2002 Community Calendar was distributed during the week of August 29, 2001.
B. The Summer 2001 Movies Under the Stars has been the most successful year to date.
C. The Commission is requested to review the proposed Behavior Guidelines.
D. The Memorial Park basketball court lights are set to go off at 9:00 P.M., with no
report of any additional problems.
8. New Business:
A. Mike Ahern does not foresee the closing of any fields regarding spring use.
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B. Is the Comm'ssion interested in becoming involved in the Sister City event scheduled to
take place during the week of May 17, 2004?
9. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
10. Adjournment: 7:30 PM.
11. Next Commission Meeting: Monday November 12, 2001 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Ha1L
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherri Gurnon, C mission Secretary Date
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L e cDonne Commission Clerk Date
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