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Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
August 3,1999
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton, Dick Blandori
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
Unexcused Absence: Carlos Medieros
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on June 22, 1999.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from June 22, 1999. Seconded by Lynne
McDonnell. Motion passes, 3-0 (1 in abstention).
3. Reservation Requests:
A. Ryan Palmetti of the Frozen Ropes Baseball Training Center has requested use of
Plymouth Street for the Fall Ball Baseball League. The league will run on Sundays at
11:30 - 2:00 from September 19 through October 24.
Per the Commission, Ryan Palmetti will be required to make available a team roster and
an insurance binder. He will be charged $25.00 per day for the use of Plymouth Street.
Motion: By Dick Blandori to approve Ryan Palmetti's request for the use of Plymouth
Street after he has met the requirements set by the Commission and has
Lorilee's approval. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
B. Tim Hernon of the Maple League has requested use of field #1 at Plymouth Street for two
unspecified Sundays at 4:30 during the months of September and October.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the Maple Leagues, represented by Tim
Hernon, Rick Skelly, and Bruce Fallows, request for use of Plymouth Street
on two unspecified Sundays in September and October. The Maple League
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must make available team rosters, an insurance binder, and have all necessary
information in by September 7 in order for the Commission to schedule field
space. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
C. John Thomas from the Men's Adult Soccer League has requested use of Plymouth Street
for four unspecified Sundays and one mid -week make-up game beginning at 9:00.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept John Thomas' request for use of Plymouth Street
provided that he make available team rosters, an insurance binder, and needed
dates by September 7. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. Motion passes, 3-0 (1 in
abstention).
D. Paula McDonald from the Women's Soccer League has requested five dates for use of
Plymouth Street. The Commission will not schedule any dates for the Women's Soccer
League without the leagues insurance binder.
E. Janine Rose has requested permission to improve the condition of the Pine Street
Playground area. Janine has proposed to refurbish the existing equipment, add additional
equipment, clean up and trim back the lot, and provide an area for the community to gather.
Janine would like to see the renovated playground area available for use in the Spring of
2000.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to approve Janine Rose's proposal to refurbish the existing
equipment at the Pine Street Playground and add picnic tables and benches, but
cannot bring in any additional playground equipment or remove any trees without
the supervision of the DPW. Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
4. Old Business:
A. Bruce Freal of the MYSA has requested a $100,00.00 bank loan for the expansion of field
#1 at Plymouth Street. The bank would like a letter stating the MYSA has exclusive
usage of field#1. Bruce Freal, Dave Leary, and John D'Agostino are scheduled to meet
during the week of August 9 to discuss the "right to first refusal" clause agreement.
5. Questions and Comments:
A. Dick Blandori questioned if there was a backboard at the new tennis courts. Lorilee
stated that there was not.
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B. Dick Blandori suggested that the High School hours of court usage be posted at the tennis
courts. Lorilee stated that there has been no conflict with court usage.
6. New Business:
A. Lorilee will be getting an estimate from Mike Ahern as to how much it will cost to move
the Tot Lot playground equipment and fencing.
B. Dick Blandori stated that Carlos Medieros will be moving out of Mansfield and will be
sending in his letter of resignation to the Commission.
7. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn. Seconded Dave Leary. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
8. Adjournment: 8:00 PM.
9. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, August 24,1999 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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