HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 12/16/1998Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
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Attendees Present: Dave Leary, Acting Commission Chairman and Acting Clerk
Commission Members: Lynne McDonnell, Carlos Mederios and
Jim Leaverton
Excused Absence: Dick Blandori
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on November 19 and December ,1, 1998
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from November 15 and December 1,
1998. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in favor.
Motion passes 4-0.
3. Questions and Comments: None.
4. Correspondence: None.
5. Old Business:
A. Facilities Reservation Form:
1. Form for use of Memorial Park and Plymouth Street refreshments stands was in-
troduced. Lorilee explained the facility cleanup and extra porta-john are some-
times needed.
Motion: By Carlos Mederios to approve the Facilities Reservation Forms. Seconded; by Jim
Leaverton. All in favor.
Motion passes 4-0.
6. New Business
A. Discussion regarding memo from John D'Agistino:
1. Dave Leary agrees with the statement, ..... we are both working towards the
same goals and objectives as it relates to expansion of recreational fields for our
youth."
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2. Dave Leary questions John D'Agistino's intent when stating, ..... they must first
come before the Board of Selectmen for approval of all such plans for park expan-
sion, development, and recreational field development."
3. Dave Leary feels that the Recreation Commission should be involved in building
fields and determining when and how such fields will be constructed.
4. Dave Leary feels that there has been a misunderstanding regarding the construction
of additional parking at Memorial Park.
5. Dave Leary agrees one multi-purpose field funded by the Mansfield Youth Soccer
Organization should be put in immediately without further delay, Mr. Leary does
not intend to hold up the building of fields for any more time.
B. Mansfield Recreation Charter: Discussion of a road map for 1999 regarding Memorial
Park, Plymouth Street, and overall goals
1. Jim Leaverton suggests that the Commission prioritize the goals under each head-
ing.
2. Lynne McDonnell will speak with Dick Lewis requesting information on the avail-
able land at Plymouth Street.
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3. Plymouth Street addition:
Improvements and landscaping at the Tot -Lot playground
4. Discussion regarding a free summer program. It is agreed that the 13 - 16 year
olds in our community need a place to constructively spend their days.
5. Fund-raisers to benefit the Recreation Commission programming
6. Conduct meetings with the Town Manager and various sports groups three times a
year.
7. It has been requested by Dave Leary to review the Charter for additional input by
the Commission Members for the first meeting of the year. A finalized copy will
be submitted to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager.
C. Lorilee has requested a pay increase for Linda Zimmerman. Linda is currently paid
$7.21 hourly and Lorilee is looking to increase her pay to $10.00 per hour.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to increase Linda Zimmerman's pay from $7.21 per
hour to $10.00 per hour. Seconded by Carlos Mederios. All in favor. Mo-
tion passes 4 - 0.
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D. Motion: By Dave Leary to utilize the money from the Soccer Committee to build one
multi-purpose field. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor. Motion passes
4-0.
7. Next Commission Meeting: January 5, 1999
8. Adjournment: 9:10 P.M.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Carlos Medieros. All in
Favor. Motion passes 4 - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sherri Gurnon, qhmission Secretary Date
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Dave Leary, Acting Commission &rk Date
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