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November 2,1999
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Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
Excused Absence: Dick Blandori
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 14, 1999.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from September 14, 1999. Seconded by
Dave Leary. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Tabled:
A. The $4,826 profit from summer camp can be used for scholarships.
B. Lorilee has yet to hear back from Doris Kalter regarding the special needs summer camp
scholarships.
4. Old Business:
A. Facility Request Form:
Discussion by Dave Leary regarding the price list for park use. Dave feels there is too
large a gap between the hourly rate and the full day rate. Also, when the various athletic
groups are making a profit, Parks and Recreation should also make additional money.
B. The Recreation Commission agrees Michael Trowbridge needs to redefine the existing
plan regarding the Army Core of Engineers involvement at Plymouth Street.
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C. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to increase the current fees for the Dog Obedience classes
for residents from $45 to $60, and non-residents from $55 to $75 per session. Seconded
by Dave Leary. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
5. New Business:
A. Updating the Roadmap for 1999:
Memorial Park
* Fencing for the additional fields along Rt. 106 are to be paid for by John D'Agostino.
* Omit, additional parking to accommodate new fields.
* Request another $10,000 for the replacement and upgrading of the Tot Playground.
* Tennis courts have been completed.
* Include, repair or upgrade existing basketball courts.
* Include, enhance lighting and upgrade field conditions for the Midget Football area.
* The girls softball field is half way to completion.
Plymouth Street:
* The installation of four tennis courts have been completed.
* The installation of the multi-purpose fields is two-thirds way to completion.
* Include, installation of lights. In addition, price movable lights.
* Include, complete parking area.
* Include, request for the engineering and development of additional multi-purpose
fields.
* The master plan in determining what land is still available is half way to completion.
* Still pending, the resolution of the flooding issue on the baseball field.
Goals:
* Make available more scholarships for next years summer camp program.
* Include, conduct bi-annual meetings with the Town Manger and various sports
groups.
* A better distribution of the Community Calendar has been achieved.
* Include, more support and involvement with Rails to Trails development.
* The Cemetery Restoration has been limited to four workshops per year.
* The development of a master schedule for all field usage has been completed.
* The hiring of an assistant to the Recreation Director has been completed.
* Include, provide a master plan for the remaining fields at Plymouth Street.
* Include, determine the availability of subdivision lots for possible recreational use.
B. Discussion regarding use of funds for vacation concerts.
- The Recreation Commission has agreed Lorilee should overspend form the current
budget to finance the concerts.
F - Lorilee will request another $500 at budget time to finance vacation concerts.
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C. Mansfield Youth Soccer, Under 12, has requested use of Memorial Park on November 8,
9, or 10 from 6-7:30 PM. Mansfield Youth Soccer will pay $50 for field use and lights.
There is no scheduling conflict during the requested dates.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to approve Mansfield Youth Soccer's request to use
Memorial Park on November 8, 9, or 10 from 6-7:30 PM for a fee of $50. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
D. Dave Leary recommends writing a letter of appreciation to Ken Carson and his
construction crew for the installation of benches and platforms at Plymouth Street.
6. Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor.
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Motion passes, 3.0.
7. Adjournment: 7:30 PM.
8. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Sherri urnon, mmission Secretary Date
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Lynn eDonn 11, Commission Clerk Dat
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