HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 02/23/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
February 23, 1999 1i
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Chairman
Lynne McDonnell, Clerk
Commission Members: Jim Leaverton,
and Carlos Medieros
Excused Absence: Dick Blandori
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:10PM.
Mark Cook: Response to 2/16/99 Memo to Dan Cook re spring season and grass seed. Mark
says that they use the best of everything they can get to seed fields. Mark will attend the meeting
with John Moretti, Superintendent of Schools, on March 9, along with Lorilee Fish and Dave
Leary. The purpose of the meeting is to investigate the possibility of developing a strategic plan
for fixture field use in Mansfield.
During this discussion, Andy Gazzolo (representing Player's Choice later in meeting) suggests
that the Recreation Commission request funding to rrepair drainage problems on the Plymouth
Street baseball field during the upcoming Capital Improvements meeting on March 11.
Field Reservation Requests:
- Nancy LeClair, MYSA Clinics (3 weeks)
- Paul Pontes, Player's Choice Clinic (1 week)
- George Giannouloudis - NMS Clinic - Holy Cross (I week)
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to approve the above facility requests. Seconded by Lynne McDon-
nell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
Andy Gazzolo announces that Player's Choice is trying to open a new structure in September.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on February 9, 1999.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from February 9, 1999. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
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Other facility requests:
- Rev. Elaine Gaetani, Orthodox Congressional Church - South Common sunrise service
- Dan Etter, Qualters Middle School - Memorial Park field day
- Jeanne Wall, Robinson Elementary School - Memorial Park field day
- Lynne Bougas, Jackson Elementary School Memorial Park field day
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the above facility requests. Seconded by Lynne McDon-
nell. All in favor. Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Questions and Comments: None.
4. Old Business:
A. Discussion of memos sent by Lorilee Fish and Lynne McDonnell re FinCom meeting on
2/4/99.
B. Discussion of Magna Vista property and Conservation Land off of Mill Street as possi-
ble sites for field development. Lorilee suggests neither site as a viable option. This is fur-
ther supported by the memo from Richard Lewis, Environmental & Conservation Planner,
stating obstacles of converting Conservation Land for Recreation Purposes. '
5. New Business:
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A.Field Reservations - Overview of Requests (discussed earlier in meeting)
B. 1999 Summer Camp Scholarship Revision,
Motion: By Dave Leary to adopt the following "Option D," with a revision of first week
free, as presented by Lorilee Fish. Seconded by Jim Leaverton.All in favor. Motion
passes, 4-0.
At the February 23, 1999 Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission voted 4-0 in
favor of adopting the following fee schedule for 1999 Summer Camp applicants that qualify
for a scholarship.
Campers attending: 1 week Free
2 weeks $ 72.00
3 weeks $100.00
4 weeks $127.00
5 weeks $155.00
6 weeks $182.00
7 weeks $205.00
8 weeks $222.00
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Jim Leaverton suggests the Rotary Club as a possible financial source for Summer Camp
scholarships.
C. Discussion of memo from John Moretti re March 9 meeting to discuss future field use
options. Lorilee Fish, Dave Leary, and Tracy George will attend.
Discussion of Sun Chronicle article (2/14/99) re parking lot plans at MHS.
FYI•
Discussion of VHB and Mass Highway memos/plans. We are scheduling a meeting for this
or next Thursday.
Jim Leaverton suggests Lorilee write a letter on behalf of the Recreation Commission to
Tom Kallio re the Brick Sponsorship Program.
Dave Leary will attend Capital Improvements meeting on March 11, 1999 at 6:40PM.
6. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to adjourn. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Mo-
tion passes 3-0.
7. Adjournment: 7:45PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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