HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 03/09/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
March 9, 1999 "
Attendees Present: 'Dave Leary, Chairman
Lynne McDonnell, Clerk
Commission Members: Jim Leaverton,
and Dick Blandori
Excused Absence: Carlos Medeiros
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:10PM.
Field Reservation Requests:
- Allison Doucette, Women's Over 30 Soccer League -Plymouth Street, 5 ,Sunday's be-
tween April and June 30. (Dates to be determined.)
- John Thomas, Men's Over 40 Soccer League - Plymouth Street, 5 Sunday's April -
June, and 5 Sunday's Sept. - Nov. (Also use of Memorial Park in fall. Dates to be
determined.)
- Jim Leaverton, Mansfield United SC - Plymouth Street, 4 Sunday's April' -June, and 4
Sunday's Aug. - Oct.
Motion: By Dick Blandori to approve the above facility requests. Seconded by Lynne McDon-
nell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0, Jim Leaverton abstains.
- Tom Cunningham, Mansfield Red Sox (Baseball) - Memorial Park. The following dates
were scheduled: June 27 (10:00am-1:OOpm), July 11 and 18 (9:00am-12:00pm),
July 25 (5:00pm-8:00p1n), August 1, 8, 15, 22 (4:00pm-7:00pm).
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to approve the above facility requests. Seconded by Lynne McDon-
nell. All in favor. Motion passes 4-0.
- Ken Butler, Mansfield Music & Arts Society - South Common, Outdoor Arts Festival,
Sept. 25.
- Matt Miller, Animal Welfare Committee - South Common, Adopt -A -Pet, June 12.
- George Auld, Mansfield VFW Post 3264 - Memorial Park, Parade Line-up.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to approve the above facility requests. Seconded by Lynne McDon-
nell. All in favor. Motion passes 4-0.
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2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on February 23, 1999.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from February 23, 1999. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0. Dick Blandori abstains.
3. Questions and Comments: None,
4. Old Business:
A. Field Reservations - Overview of Requests (discussed earlier in meeting)
B. Discussion of field use meeting with John Moretti, and shortage of field space in town.
According to Mr. Moretti, schools will provide funding for development of field and rec-
reational space. Jim Leaverton and Dave Leary volunteer to represent the Recreation
Commission on the proposed Recreational Needs Assessment Committee.
C. Rails to Trails update. We need a list of abutters in Norton to be put on mailing list and
kept informed of project status, and involved in planning process.
5. New Business:
A. Tennis - Dipesh Mukerji is not coming back this year. Maura Nelson will be Director.
Matt Noonan will return. We will hire a new trainee.
B. 1999 Summer Entertainment Listing.
FYI:
- Tom Kallio left a message. There were not enough people or time to do the Brick Program.
Everyone will receive a refund but he did not say when.
- April 20 Performance - Johnny the K I Oam at MHS Auditorium w/a cookies and juice recep-
tion. Autographs will also be available. Cosponsored by Parks & Recreation, Mansfield
Music and Arts Society and Sturdy Hospital.
- CIP meeting Thursday, 3/12 at 6:40pm - Mike Ahern will attend to give updates on Memorial
Park and Plymouth Street. Dave Leary will attend.
6. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
Motion: By Dick Blandori to adjourn. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Mo-
tion passes 3-0.
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7. Adjournment: 7:40PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Tracy orge, ` c ing mmission Secretary Dat
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Ly n McDonnell, Commission Clerk Dat
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