HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 01/05/1999Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
January 5, 1999
Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Acting Commission Chairman and Acting Clerk
Commission Members: Lynne McDonnell, and Jim Leaverton
Unexcused Absence: 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 7:15PM.
2. Questions and Comments:
A. Jim Leaverton asks if the Commission is going to respond to John Thomas. Lorilee
Fish states that the Commission has responded by updating field policies.
B. Summer Camp Policy Changes:
1. A one-time registration fee will be $5.00 per child.
2. Lorilee is waiting to collect fees from two families delinquent in payment from
the 1998 summer program.
3. All fees from the 1999 summer camp program must be paid by Friday, June
11, at 12:00 noon.
4. Beginning Monday, June 14, an additional charge of 10% will be added to the
balance due per family.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the changes made by Lorilee Fish for the 1999,
Summer Camp Program and registration fee. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in fa-
vor. Motion passes 3-0. w
3. Jim 'Vaughn would like to secure the field at Memorial Park for a Family Day, including all
High School sports and any other interested participants in the Town of Mansfield. The family
day will be sponsored by the Booster Club and Northeastern Savings Bank. The date requested is
August 28, 1999, from 8:00am to 10:00pm. Lorilee has requested written details describing the
events of the day.
Motion: By Dave Leary to approve the date of August 28, 1999, from 8:00am to 10:00
pm for use of Memorial Park for a Family Day, with a rain date of Sunday August 29, 1999 with a
beginning time of 11:00am. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion passes 3-0.
4. Approval of Minutes:
ry Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on December 16, 1998.
Motion: By Dave Leary to accept the minutes from December 16, 1998. Seconded by
Lynne McDonnell. All in favor. Motion passes 3-0.
5. New Business:
A. Election of the 1999 Commission Chairman:
Nominations:
1. Dave Leary nominates Dick Blandori.
2. Jim Leaverton nominates Dave Leary.
Seconded by Lynne McDonnell All in favor. Dave Leary, Chairman,
3. Nominations closed.
B. Election of the 1999 Commission Clerk,
Nominations:
1. Jim Leaverton nominates Lynne McDonnell.
Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor. Lynne McDonnell, Clerk
2. Nominations closed.
6. Correspondence:
A. Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the Summer Camp 1999 payroll scale changes
made by Lorilee Fish to include two Head Counselors at $10.00 per hour, and four
Lead Counselors at $8.00 per hour. Seconded by Dave Leary. All in favor. Motion
passes 3-0.
B. Discussion of lacrosse field availability and use.
C. Discussion regarding Jim Higgins interest in building additional gym/building space.
The Recreation Commission agrees to vote on sending along a letter of support at the
next meeting.
D. Lynne McDonnell has been re -appointed to the Recreation Commission for a three-
year term.
i. Old Business:
A. Proposed Charter for 1999:
1. Plymouth Street addition - Finish the Tot -Lot Playground.
2. Goals - Remove the Cemetery Restoration to the Historical Society.
3. Goals - Remove hire an Assistant to the Recreation Director.
4. Discussion of the Rails to Trails road race.
5. Lynne McDonnell details her discussion regarding the six acres of wet land at
Plymouth Street. The Commission has agreed to walk through the land at the
end of March.
6. The Plymouth Street baseball diamond is currently under water.
8. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to increase Wendy Barbeau's salary from $6.00 to $7.00 for
prep hours, and increase her salary from $25.00 per class to $30.00 per class. Seconded by Jim
Leauerton Motion passes 3-0
9. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 26, 1999.
10.Adjournment: 8.45pm.
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