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Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Caren Levine, Charlotte Falkner
Excused Absence: Lynne McDonnell, Danielle Fish
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM.
2. Reservation Requests:
A. Margaret Conaty has requested use of Memorial Park for Cross Country to run on the
perimeter of the park, Varsity Soccer, and Varsity Football. There are no conflicts with
the requested dates.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to accept Margaret Conaty's proposed schedule.
Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor. 'Motion passes, 3-0.
B. Chris Bice requests use of Memorial Park for girl's softball tournament scheduled for
July 20 from 5:00 PM through 7:30 PM, July 21 from 8:30 AM through 4:00 PM, and
July 22 from 8:30 AM through 2:00 PM. Mr. Bice has an insurance binder which covers
each team at any location.
Motion: By Caren Levine to accept Chris Bice's proposed schedule. Seconded by
Charlotte Falkner. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to allow the Hornet's Nest to open and begin business.
Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor, 3-0.
C. Rick Skelly representing NOVA, has requested use of PlymouthStreet on June 20 from
6:00 through 7:30 PM for the soccer club try -outs.
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Motion: By Dave Leary to accept Rick Skelly's reservation request with a fee of $15.00.
Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor, 3-0.
C D. Herb Prew representing Midget Football, has requested use of Memorial Park and the
Hutchason Property.
Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to accept Herb Prew's reservation request. Seconded by
Caren Levine. All in favor, 3-0.
Herb Prew discusses the possibility of placing lights along the Hutchason Property. Mr. Prew
states his' organization has been donated sufficient practice lighting, while Midget Football
would pay for any additional material and installation cost.
Lorilee and the Commission agree Mr. Prew will need to speak with the Selectman and Town
Manager before any decision regarding fighting the Hutchason Property can be reached.
E. The Mansfield Animal Shelter has requested use of the South Common on August 4 to
hold a fundraiser and community event.
Motion: By Caren Levine to accept Mansfield Animal Shelter's request for use of the South
Common.Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor, 3-0.
3. The Recreation Commission Meeting closes for an Executive Session Meeting
at 7:00 PM.
4. The Recreation Commission Meeting re -opens to order at 7:45.
5. Tabled:
A. The program participant policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act is on hold.
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B. Dick Lewis has not advised the Recreation Department as to the Open Space Conservation
Commission's findings.
6. Questions and Comments:
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None.
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7. Old Business:
/ A. On behalf of a town resident, Lorilee has presented John D'Agostino with a complete
listing of the equipment and related expenses for the Memorial Park playground. Lorilee
has heard nothing further regarding the listing.
B. The Commission discussed the Grand Opening Celebration of Memorial Park:
- The event will take place on Thursday June 14 from 6:00 PM— 8:00 PM, with a rain
date of Friday dune 15.
- Dave Leary suggests spending a maximum of $2,000 for the night's events.
- Hoodsies and soda will be sold for .25 each.
- 750 Water bottles will be handed out to the children.
- The event has been advertised in the Buzz and the Mansfield News.
8. New Business:
A. The Great Duck Race is scheduled for Wednesday June 27 at 7:30 with current
advertising in the Mansfield Buzz.
B. The Summer Entertainment Calendar will go out with the June 21 edition Buzz.
9. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
Motion passes, 3-0.
10. Adjournment: 8:30 PM.
11. Next Commission Meeting:, Tuesday July 24, 2001 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Memorial Park Office.
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Respectfully Submitted,
She�Gumon, Co sion Secretary Date
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Lynn cDonnell, ommission Clerk Date
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