HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 01/26/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
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January 26, 1999
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Commission Chairman
Lynne McDonnell, Clerk
Commission Members: Jim Leaverton,
Dick Blandori, and Carlos Medieros
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Tracy George, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:10PM.
2. Questions and Comments: None.
3. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on January 5, 1999,
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from January 5, 1999. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
4. Old Business:
A. Discussion of Charter for 1999.
Dave Leary suggests adding a bullet to "Roadmap for 1999" suggesting the addition of a
new Senior Field in 2001.
Dave Leary will attend Planning Commission meeting on February 3, 1999, to get,addi-
tional field built at Plymouth Street, and to have addition of lights moved up to 2000.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept "Roadmap for 1999." Seconded by Carlos Medieros.
All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
B. Discussion of Hutchinson field facing the wrong direction, and drainage problems at
Plymouth Street.
5. New Business:
A. Discussion with Margaret Conaty of Field Reservations and best use of available field
space.
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Motion: By Dave Leary to accept Mansfield High School Baseball and Softball Field
Permits submitted by Margaret County. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion
passes, 5-0.
RecCom suggests bringing in representatives of leagues who have pending field applications
to coordinate field use. Lorilee suggests anyone requesting use of Plymouth Street needs to
come in. This includes: Youth Lacrosse, Youth Soccer, Adult Leagues, etc. on February
8, 1999.
Lorilee will meet with Mike Barnhardt and Margaret Conaty to work out use of Memorial
Park and Plymouth Street fields.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the Garden Club of Mansfield use of South Common
for two dates (May 1, and May 8) submitted by Allison Anderson -Sterling. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
;Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the New Beginning Fellowship use of Memorial Park
for church services. Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Carlos Medieros to accept the Jackson request for use of Memorial Park for
5th Grade, June 17 (June 18 rain date) and 3rd Grade, June 21 field days. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
The Park and Recreation Department is looking for an evacuation ,sight for Summer Camp
emergency. The Library was suggested.
Coca-Cola is interested in ,placing vending machines in Memorial and/or Plymouth Street
Park, The Recreation Commmission feels that machines would take business that supports
leagues that use these facilities.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton not to accept a Coca-Cola vending machines in the parks.
Seconded by Carlos Medieros. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
Motion: By Dick Blandori to move RecCom meeting start times to 6:00 PM. Seconded
by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion passes, 5-0.
6. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
7. Adjournment: 7:30 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Tracy orge, cting Col ssion Secretary
Lyn McDonnell, Commission Clerk
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