HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 10/16/2000Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
October 16, 2000
Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Lynne McDonnell; Clerk,
Jim Leaverton, Charlotte Falkner
Excused Absence: Danielle Fish
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Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the 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 September 11, 2000.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from September 11, 2000.
Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
The 2001 Reservation Request Form has been completed. Lorilee is waiting for the list of
openings and closings of the fields.
4. Special Town Meeting Articles 22, 23, and 24:
The Commission discusses their support of Articles 22, 23, and 24.
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Motion: By Jim Leaverton to support Article 22 reading, "To see if the Town will vote to
transfer the sum of $15,000 from the Memorial Park account for the remediation of the
contamination, field reconstruction, and basketball court construction into an account
to be used for the purchase of playground equipment for Memorial Park, or take action
in relation thereto." Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to support Article 23 reading, "To see if the Town will vote to raise
and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $50,000 to fund the
installation of fencing and the construction of a softball infield at the Hutchason
Property, or take any action in relation thereto." Seconded by Charlotte Falkner.
All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to support Article 24 reading, "To see if the Town will vote to raise
and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $79,795 for the purpose of
constructing a new parking lot at Memorial Park, or take any action in relation
thereto." Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to support the Article funding the replacement of the high school
Track, including synthetic turf, lighting, and bleachers. Seconded by Charlotte
Falkner. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
5. Bill Romero from Mansfield Youth Soccer speaks with the Commission regarding the two
turfing incidents at Plymouth Street creating major damage. Mr. Romero would like to see the
Plymouth Street fields secured with barriers and possibly a security camera with a direct feed
to the police department. Dave Leary reports John D'Agostino is in favor of wooden railing
barriers running the length of the fields. The Commission agrees on the need to find a solution
to secure the field space at Plymouth Street.
6. Bill Ciavarra, 35 Donagal Way, speaks with the Commission regarding building a youth center
within Mansfield for the teen population. Mr. Ciavarra feels the teens in Mansfield have no
activities available in Mansfield, outside of sports, and could greatly benefit from a youth
center. He is looking for a possible location for the youth center to be built. The Commission
discusses St. Mary's Church on Church Street as a possibility.
7. Tabled:
A. The Open Space Conservation Commission meeting has been postponed with no scheduled
date.
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B. The program participant policy for the Americans with Disabilities Act is on hold.
Patricia Cosgrove, Pupil Services Director, announced at the PAC Meeting that the
Recreation Department is offering $200 grants. Lorilee has received two new calls
assisting with horseback riding lesson fees. To date, $800 in grants have been used with
the businesses being paid directly. The remaining money will be used to supplement the
cost of the school vacation performances and pre-school performances.
S. Questions and Comments:
None.
9. Old Business:
A. The fiscal year end balance is $61,889.15, down $10,000 from 1999. Summer Camp
expenses and payroll were up about $10,000 from 1999. Lorflee will present all financials
for 1999/00 at the Commission Meeting in November.
B. Lorilee has transferred $2,500 from the Summer Camp Gift Account and $2,497.25 from
the Adult Basketball Gift Account to Revolving.
C. Dave Leary met with the Board of Selectman on Thursday October 12 to discuss the
Recreation Department, the Commission, the programs, and the Road Map 2000/01 and
received a positive reception.
10. New Business:
A. Halloween Parade- Sunday October 29, 2 PM, South Common
Arts & Crafts Show- Saturday November 4, Qualters Middle School
Decorating the South Common- School children and seniors,
Tuesday November 2 1, 10 AM
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Dedication of the Time Capsule -
Sunday November 26, 4 PM
B. The specs for the Memorial Park playground equipment have been distributed to four
playground equipment companies with a deadline of October 27 for results.
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C. The $1,500 from the Mansfield Women of Today will be used to purchase a "Star
Gazer" in place of tables and benches as originally anticipated.
D. Lorilee received a phone call from Margaret Conaty stating a conflict with the
previously requested gym time on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
11. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
12. Adjournment: 7:30 PM.
13. Next Commission Meeting: Monday November 13, 2000 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sherri Gurnon, Co ision Secretary
Commission Clerk
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