HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 04/04/2000Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
April 4, 2000
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton, Charlotte Falkner
Excused Absence: Danielle Fish
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 14, 2000.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from March 14, 2000. Seconded
by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
A. Jim Leaverton has requested use of Plymouth Street on four dates. His adult league is
considered non-profit. Jim has submitted a roster which includes more than 51% of the
players being Mansfield residents and an insurance binder.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve Jim Leaverton's request for use of Plymouth Street at a
fee of $15.00 per date. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, 3-0 .
(lin abstention)
B. Use of Memorial Park has been requested for a field day sponsored by Qualters Middle
School on June 6,7,8,9, and 12 from 8:00 through 1:30.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the reservation request for the field days sponsored by
Qualters Middle School. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
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�'. C. Wendy Allen has requested use of Plymouth Street for April 9 and 16, May 21, June 11
and 18, with the possibility of a schedule revision. Wendy's insurance binder is currently
on file and active, and she has submitted a roster with more than 51% Mansfield residents.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept Wendy Allen's reservation request for field use
at a fee of $15.00 per date. Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
4. Tabled/Hold:
A. The topic of limited funding available for recreational programs was reviewed during the
Special Needs PAC meeting. It was requested the funds go directly to pay for an "aid",
however Lorilee explained the funds must be used to subsidize registration and reservation
fees only.
B. Dog Obedience is scheduled to begin on April 4 in the Qualters Middle School gym.
5. Questions and Comments:
A. Dave Leary discusses a complaint brought to his attention regarding misuse of the Memorial
Park tennis courts. The courts have been damaged due to in-line skating. Lorilee will
request Fred Grant monitor the park for misuse beginning at 6:00 PM.
6. Old Business:
A. Recreation will be meeting with the Financial Commission regarding the budget on
Saturday April 8 at 12:30.
B. Lester McGoldrick will be taking a trip to Manchester, NH this week to update any
information regarding the Army Corp. of Engineers acceptance in clearing Plymouth
Street.
C. Lorilee has ordered Stuart Little, Ants, Muppets From Mars, and The King and I for the
Movies With The Stars program.
D.The new basketball courts at Robinson will be fully constructed for use on June 5. The
Light Department plans to install the lighting at the courts during April vacation.
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7. New Business: None.
8. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn. Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
9. Adjournment: 7:00 PM.
10. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday May 2, 2000 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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