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Minutes
May 25, 1999
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman; Lynne McDonnell, Commission Clerk,
Members: Jim Leaverton, Carlos Medieros
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
Excused Absence: Dick Blandori
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on May 4, 1999.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from May 4, 1999. Seconded by Lynne
McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Questions and Comments: None
4. Reservation Request Update:
A. Lee Duclos has requested four additional Wednesday evenings for the Babe Ruth League
practice schedule at Plymouth Street. The additional dates present no conflict and field
use is permitted.
B. Mike Barnhardt has requested July 9, 16, and 23 for the Senior League Tournament. The
dates present no conflict and field use is permitted.
C. Joe Locke has requested the use of Memorial Park on July 25 fora pick-up softball game.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the use of Memorial Park for a pick-up softball game
on July 25. Motion denied, 1-3. P
D. The Midget Football Cheerleaders have requested use of Memorial Park for a softball
game on July 16. The date presents no conflict and field use is permitted.
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4. Old Business:
A. Discussion regarding Memorial Park basketball court construction:
- less expensive to construct new courts
- cap existing courts with concrete
B. As an alternative to Memorial Park, Lorilee will be requesting use of the Robinson School
grounds for the Summer Camp Program. The picnic tables from Memorial Park can be
relocated to Robinson, while a canopy can be rented for the summer to provide the
campers with shade.
C. It has been suggested by the Recreation Commission to offer New Beginnings use of the
South Common or Plymouth Street for their Sunday morning service, where they will be
losing use of Memorial Park where they are currently holding their services.
5. New Business:
A. The financial commitment for the soil testing at Memorial Park is totaled at
$3,500.
B. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from May 18, 1999 regarding the
contaminants found at Memorial Park. All in favor. Motion passes, 4-0.
C. Dave Leary has requested the Recreation Commission meet the third Tuesday from
6:00-8:00 PM during the months of June, July, and August.
6. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn. Seconded Lynne McDonnell. All in favor.
Motion passes, 3-0.
7. Adjournment: 7:30 PM.
Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Sherri Gurnon, Co ssion Secretary
Lyn McDonnell, Commission Clerk
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