HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 12/21/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
December 21, 1999 '
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Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton, Dick Blandori, Charlotte Falkner
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. A welcome from the Commission to the newly appointed member, Charlotte Falkner.
3. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on November 30, 1999.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from November 30, 1999. Seconded by
Dick Blandori. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
4. Questions and Comments: None.
5. Old Business:
A. A total of $471.00 in tuition is currently outstanding from the summer camp program.
Summer Camp produced $100,000 in revenue with a net of $4,500. The financial reports
will be completed in January.
B. 2000 Use of Facilities Application -
Memorial Park will be ready for use during the Summer of 2000, while the Hutchason
Property will be complete for the Fall of 2000. A fee schedule regarding use of the
available facilities is discussed among Commission members.
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Motion: By Dick Blandori to set the fee schedule for profit-making groups at $50.00 per
hour, with a minimum of two hours usage. Both profit and non-profit groups will be
charged an additional fee of $50.00 for use of the lights at Memorial Park.
Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 4-1. (1 in abstention)
C. The Commission agrees no changes need to be made on the Priority List.
D. The Board of Selectman have accepted the Commission's plan to initiate the Army
Corp. of Engineers help in clearing Plymouth Street. An updated master plan and
additional funds are needed to proceed with the project.
E. Special Needs Summer Camp-
Lorilee would like to see the $3,500 Special Needs funds reach a larger number of
students. Pupil Services has recommended the money assist with the many different
programs offered throughout the year. A specific dollar amount should be allotted to a
specific number of children. Pupil Services has stated that the available funding should
not be based on the income of the family or the child's age, where there is no state
funding or grants available. Jim Leaverton has suggested requesting money from the
Mansfield Rotary for additional scholarship aid for children attending Summer Camp.
Lorilee continues by explaining the $3,500 is a line item in the regular budget. where only
three people have applied for use of the available funds.
Motion: By Dave Leary to allow each qualifying child a maximum of $200 per year for
special needs programming. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor.
Motion passes, 5-0.
6. New Business:
A. The 2000/01 budget has been submitted.
B. Dave Leary would like to see a letter written to make the town aware of Ken Larson 's
contribution at Plymouth Street. The Commission discusses placing a plaque by the
Concession Stand at Plymouth Street recognizing the members of the community who
have contributed their time and money towards improving Plymouth Street.
C. The Commission would like to meet with Margaret Conaty and John Morretti to discuss
the development of the Basketball Courts.
7. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor.
Motion passes, 5-0.
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7. Adjournment: 8:00 PM.
8. Next Commission Meeting: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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