HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 03/23/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
March 23,1999 , ; S
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman
Lynne McDonnell, Clerk
Commission Members: Dick Blandori, Carlos Medeiros
Excused absence: Jim Leaverton
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on March 9, 1999.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from March 9, 1999. Seconded by Dick
Blandori. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0. Carlos Medeiros abstains.
Field Reservation Requests:
- Jim Strickland, Cub Scouts Pack 7,Tri-Pack, Olympics, Sat. June 26 - Memorial Park
Motion: By Dick Blandori to approve the Pack 7 field request. Seconded by Dave Leary. Mo-
tion passes, 4-0.
- Mike Gifford, MYSA High School Boys, Field #1, Sunday afternoons - Plymouth Street
Motion: By Dick Blandori to approve the MYSA field request. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros.
Motion passes, 3-0. Dave Leary abstains.
3. Questions and Comments: None.
4. Old Business
A. Discussion of letter written by Dave Leary to CIP and Recreation Department's CIP
priority list. Mark Cook will attend RecCom meeting on April 6 to discuss Pratt Street field
situation.
Motion: By Dick Blandori, in the year 1999, there should be no soccer scheduled at Me-
morial Park. Seconded by Dave Leary. Motion passes, 3-1.
B. Discussion of memo sent to John Moretti re the Sports Field Advisory Board. Dave
Leary, Jim Leaverton, and Dick Blandori volunteer to participate.
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\ C. Discussion of letter to RecCom by Brian Simmons and Patrick Shellenberger re skate
park. The RecCom suggests investigating the possibility of purchasing the Campo property
if it goes up for sale for use as a skate park and/or multi -use facility.
5. New Business
A. Discussion of purchasing a new computer with printer and CD-ROM for the office, and
place the old computer at Memorial Park to be used for Summer Camp. Funds from the
Gift Accounts or Revolving can be used.
FYI:
- Discussion of options for the high number of people interested in the LIT program.
- It is suggested that only past campers be allowed to participate in the LIT program in 1999.
- The basketball courts at Memorial Park may to be rebuilt this spring. Ed Tartufo suggested re-
locating them to accommodate a plan for a football stadium in the future. The RecCom
decides the courts should remain where they are for now.
6. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 6,1999 at 6:00 PM.
Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn. Seconded by Dick Blandori. All in favor. Motion
passes 4-0.
7. Adjournment: 7:45PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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