HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 11/03/1998Attendees Present:
Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
November 3, 1998 j
Dick Blandori, Commission Chairman
Commission Members: Dave Leary, Acting Clerk, Carlos Medieros,
Lynne McDonnell, and Jim Leaverton
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on October 20.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to accept the minutes from October 20. Seconded by Dave
Leary. All in favor.
Motion passes 5-0.
3. Correspondence:
A. Brendan Kiley has requested use of the Memorial Park facilities for the Friendship Games
to be held on November 4, 7, and 14. There will be three teams participating in the
Mansfield Midget post -season play.
Motion: , By Dave Leary to accept the dates needed by Mansfield Midget Football for use of
Memorial Park for the Friendship Games. Seconded by Jim Leaverton. All in favor.
Motion passes 5-0.
B. Permission has been requested to grant the Chairman of the Recreation Commission and
the Director of Recreation to permit use of the Town facilities on an emergency basis.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to grant the Chairman of the Recreation Commission and the
Director of Recreation permission to permit use of the Town facilities on an
emergency basis after proper permits have been received. Seconded by Lynne
McDonnell.
Motion passes 4-1 (1 in abstention).
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4. Questions and Comments: None.
5. Use of Facilities:
A. Use of the South Common was requested by the Mansfield Lions Club for the Safe Trick
or Treat program held on October 31.
B. Use of both the North and South Common was requested by the Downtown Business
Association for the Christmas Parade to be held on November 29.
6. Old Business:
A. The Capital Improvements Program and 1999/2000 Budget is due on November 13.
B. Five Year Plan/ CII' Update:
1. A request for $10,000 has been added to the Plymouth Street Master Plan Design for
the year 2000.
2. The Board of Selectman and Town Manager have altered the Multi -Purpose Field
construction at Plymouth Street. Frustration among the Board Members was voiced
regarding alteration of construction. Discussion continued among the members to
relinquish responsibility of the Capital Improvements Program submission versus
- updating the Program.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to leave the Capital Improvements Program as currently stated
for submission. Seconded by Dave Leary.
Motion passes 4-1 (1 in abstention).
C.
Motion: By Jim Leaverton to request the Town Manager and the Chairman of the Board of
Selectman attend the next Board meeting defining the responsibilities of the
Recreation Commission. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros. All in favor.
Motion passes 5-0.
7. Carlos Medeiros and Jim Leaverton adjourned at 8:15 PM based on prior commitments.
8. Next Commission Meeting: November 19, 1998.
9. Adjournment: 8:30 PM.
Motion: By Dave Leary to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Lynne McDonnell. All in
favor. Motion passes 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherri Gurno Comn issi cretary�
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Dave Leary, Acting Commission C k Date