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RECEIVED
Recreation Commission Meeting
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Minutes
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April 9, 2001 h ASSACHI USETTS
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Lynne McDonnell; Clerk
Danielle Fish, Caren Levine
Excused Absence: Charlotte Falkner
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on March 12, 2001.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept the minutes from March 12, 2001.
Seconded by Danielle Fish. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Reservation Requests: -
A. Ara Gelenian came before the Commission requesting use of a cemetery for his feature
film production. His film will be produced on digital video utilizing five cast members and
five crew members. Mr. Gelenian anticipates the filming to begin the end of May or
beginning of June.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept Ara Gelenian's request for use of a cemetery provided
an insurance binder is presented prior to fihning. All in favor.
Motion passes, 3-0.
B. Kevin Smith came before the Commission requesting use of Plymouth Street for the
Living Water Soccer Camp during the week of July 30 through August 3. Mr. Smith
describes the camp as a vacation bible school mixed together with a soccer camp. The
t. camp is run as a non-profit event with no paid salaries. Lorilee states an insurance binder
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will be required along with camp registration through the Health Department.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept the dates requested by Kevin Smith to hold the Living
Water Soccer Camp at Plymouth Street with a fee of $50 per day. Seconded by
Danielle Fish. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
C. Dr. Denise Trapani came before the Commission requesting use of the South Common on
Saturday June 9 to hold a fundraiser for the Stray Pet Fund. The events planned include
a yard sale, educational events for children, and a wildlife rehabilitation presentation.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept Dr. Trapani's request for use of the South
Common on June 9 contingent upon an insurance binder. Seconded by Caren
Levine. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0. ,
D. Dan Kennedy came before the Commission requesting use of the Memorial Park
basketball courts fora fifth and sixth grade girls summer basketball tournament.
Mr. Kennedy has requested the courts on June 5, 12, 19, 22, and July 10, 17. An
insurance binder is available through MYBA.
Motion: By Caren Levine to accept Dan Kennedy's reservation request for use of the
basketball courts at Memorial Park. Seconded by Dave Leary.
All in favor, 4-0.
E. Dave Leary suggests flooring a motion for further discussion if a Commission Member
feels uncomfortable with a presented reservation request.
F. Commander George Auld from the VFW has requested use of the Memorial Park parking
lot on May 28 for organization of the Memorial Day Parade.
G. Bruce Freal has requested use of Plymouth Street on Sundays from April 8 through
June 17 when the Maple Teams are not using the fields.
H. Herb Prew of Midget Football has requested use of Football, Lower, and Hutchason
fields beginning in August.
4. Tabled:
A. The program participant policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act is on hold.
5. Questions and Comments:
None.
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6. Old Business:
A. The Budget and Revised CIP meeting with the Finance Committee went very well.
B. The $1,300 in remaining Memorial Park playground funds have been cleared to hire a
representative from Gametime to assist DPW with equipment installation on April 17
and 18.
7. New Business:
A. The Summer Program flyers have been mailed to the Commission.
B. The Commission discuss Memorial Park's grand opening celebration, ideas including
make your own sundae and a water bottle or Frisbee give away. The ,Commission agree
to schedule a date and confirm details at the next Commission meeting.
8. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
i' 9. Adjournment: 8:00 PM.
10. Next Commission Meeting: Monday May 14,'2001 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherri G o Commission Secretary
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