HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 02/15/2000Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
January 19, 2000
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton and Charlotte Falkner
Excused Absence: Danielle Fish
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Discussion with Margaret Conaty regarding basketball courts:
A. The Commission proposes installing permanent/portable basketball hoops at the Jordan -
Jackson School parking lot.
B. The Jordan -Jackson courts will no longer be needed by Recreation once the Memorial
Park courts are re -built.
C. Recreation Programs need courts for the June 5 start-up of the summer basketball
program.
D. Margaret Comity is in favor of the proposed courts, and recommends installing the
permanent, in -ground hoops.
E. Lorilee states the price quote for the courts is approximately $15,000, with $525 per court
for painting and $3,000 for backboards for 3 courts.
F. The Commission discusses:
1. Placement of poles
2. Adjustable vs. Permanent bent post
G. Lorilee is planning to present the Jordan -Jackson court proposal to Lincoln Lynch.
H. There is $8,000 available in the gift account for installation of the proposed courts.
I. No conflicts are present after a review of Margaret Conaty's field reservation requests.
3. Election:
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to maintain Dave Leary as Chairman of the Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
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Motion: By Jim Leaverton to maintain Lynne McDonnell as Clerk of the Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
4. Commission discusses ways to dispose of the three-story high stump pile that sits at
Plymouth Street.
A. Burn the stumps.
B. Truck the stumps to the dump for compost.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on December 21, 1999.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept the minutes from December 21, 1999. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
6. Questions and Comments: None.
7. Reservation Requests:
A. Includes the new stipulation regarding field and park use fees.
B. Lorilee has requested new locks be placed on the field gates.
C. The Commission supports the 2000 Use of Facilities Application.
8. Old Business:
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept an increase in the payroll scale by paying $6.50 per hour
for the year 2000. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
A. The Roadmap for 2000 discussion is tabled until the next meeting.
B. The $80,000 allotted for Rails to Trails development will sit until the project is
re-initiated.
9. New Business:
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to increase the preparation time pay for Preschool
Instructors from $6.00 to $7.00, and increase the class time pay from $7.00 to
$8.00 per hour. Seconded by Charlotte Falkner. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
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B. Dave Leary discusses the need for more gym space in Mansfield. The Commission
would like to see the study before supporting the project.
C. Dave Leary would like to acknowledge and recognize those who have contributed time
and money in the development of Plymouth Street.
10. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
11. Adjournment: 8:00 PM.
12. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday February 15, 2000 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sherri Gurnon, mmission Secretary
L mi McDonnell, Commission Clerk
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