HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 04/28/1998{
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
' APRIL 28, 1998 "
Attendees present: Dick Blandori, Commission Chairman
Commission Members: Bart Jackson, Dave Leary,, and:Carlos,Medeirog
Excused: Bob Pierce, Clerk
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Jon Dobosz, Assistant to the Recreation Director
Meeting Called to Order 7:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes - Question raised regarding motion to approved T. Hernon. field space
request for Memorial Park "or as alternate Plymouth St." Noted that Memorial Park will be
closed. Team will use Plymouth St. for the two dates in question.
MOTION by Bart Jackson to accept the minutes of the March 17, Feb. 24, and April 7,
1998 as written. Seconded by Carlos Mederios. Motion passes 4-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Preservation Award - Massachusetts Historical Commission to present Preservation Award to
Town of Mansfield for Old Town Cemetery restoration project at Old South Meeting House in
Boston on Thursday May 28, 1998. Chairman will be invited. 'Lorilee Fish and Billie Siena will
accept for the Park Department. More details to follow.
Dog Obedience - Classes cancelled for tonight. Instructor sick. Attendees being called.
Chairmen Workshop - Joint workshop planned for Thursday, May 14th at 7pm with Town
Manager. Chairman of board/committee invited to discuss current projects and common issues.
Notice of Public Hearing (May 27th) held by ConCom re: Hutchinson Property construction -
all permits approved by ConCom.
Letter to Poirier - Carlos Mederios questioned efforts to obtain additional grants. None available
at this time, Memorial Park did not qualify for addition to historical register.
Letter to Bob Gurck - Bart Jackson questions whether schools could modify plan at East St.
Parking is a concern. If money is not used for fields it must be returned.
MOTION made by Bart Jackson to open Questions and Comments. Seconded by Dave
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Leary. Motion passes 4-0
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
No comments received.
Rick Salisbury, Field Permit Request.- New Beginnings Christian
Fellowship requested ested u
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South Common for Sunday service (currently unavailable). It was determined that Memorial
P k ld 17 best alternative Re uest will be for I 1 Sundays from 9am-12pm to hold weekly
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church service. Aproximately 40 attendees expected weekly. Includes brunch, music, and drama.
a It was noted that bathrooms would be closed, unless they choose to hire a park assistant.
MOTION made by Dave Leary to approve New Beginning Christian Fellowship request for
use of picnic area at Memorial Park Sunday mornings (9am-12pm) starting June 21st. -
Aug. 30th. Seconded by Bart Jackson. Motion passes 4-0.
Invitation to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Saturday, May 9th for new Police Station 10-ipm
Fishing Derby Request for help on Saturday, May 9th starting at lam-llam
Security Issues at Town Parks-'Dissussion about vandelism and graffiti occuring at Memorial
Park. Fred working security M -Fri. 6-10;pm. There is no coverage now for week -end hours.
No problems with security at Plymouth St. at this time.
MOTION by Dave Leary to send letter to chief of police requesting that police add check of
gate, club house, windows, bathrooms etc. to regular night patrol. Seconded by Bart
Jackson. Passes 4-0.
Suggestion made by Lorilee Fish to go to Finance Committee to request additional funding to
hire week -end security person. John D'Agostino, TM requested to certify amount with him
before approval. We will look at Revolving Funds to ,pay a Park Asst. on week -ends.
OLD BUSINESS
John D'Agostino, Town Manager with Dan Clifford, DPW Director & Mike Ahearn -
Memorial Park - Dan Clifford reviewed plans with Rec. Comm. May 20th date set to start
clearing Hutchinson property (7 acres total) including 2 proposed multi purpose fields, Tot Lot,
parking area etc. Area will not effect tennis lessons starting in May. A 45' buffer planned for
Hope St. and 25' along Pratt St. Trowbridge currently preparing master plan to submit to
planning board for review. Trowbridge has been donating services being to date.
Plymouth St. - Plans were reviewed including proposed placement of fields and tennis courts.
Plans left with Recreation Comm. to make recommendation where to position courts. Tennis
Courts require 120' x 60' area. Suggestion made that having courts near Tot Lot and parking
would increase usage. There is a lot of wetland on site.
Land parcels - John D'Agostino, TM exploring and following up with all available options
including Balcohn St., Elk's property, Church property and West St. (To be used for recreation, it
needs to be specified in deed.) TM noted that smaller lots around with odd shapes may be
developed into neighborhood play areas.
South Common - $40,000 beautification project planned with support of local community
groups such as Garden Club, Women of Today, etc. Lighting wires being place underground.
Plans are also being made to make improvements to other common areas one at a time upon
completion of South Common.
NEW BUSINESS
Lorilee Fish back from vacation
Inmates available to serve town -Town Manager informed committee that if the Recreation ,
Commission has an appropriate need, inmates from Walpole Correction facility can be available
for service. They are currently painting the hangers at the airport in Mansfield.
Memorial Day Parade, May 25th - Request permission for line up starting at Memorial Park
ending at S. Common/Keich Memorial. On hold. More information needed on their use of the
South Common.
Request made by Dave Leary to invite Rick Skelly to May 19th meeting to discuss previous offer
to donate $30,000. How soccer club see dollars being spent.
Conflict of Interest Seminar - Carlos Mederios reported class was very informative.
Dunn Foundation Grant - Jon has contacted them for information, no response as yet.
Self Help Grant a possibility for athletic field funding. Lorilee and Jon will look into further.
Inquiry made by Bart Jackson as to whereabouts of Civil War rifles that used to be displayed in
the old library (school admin. bldg.). Historical Society to be contacted.
INFORMATION PACKET CONTENTS (distributed 4/28/98)
1. Memo from Robert Gurek, S.B.A.,'re East Street field project.
2. Letter to D. Blandori from State Rep. Kevin Poirier re presently no funding for recreation
programs that he is aware of.
3. Memo to Chief O'Neill re hunting in vacinity of Plymouth St. Rec. Facility
4. memo to TM from MBC re excess materials from the construction project at QMS -Materials
will be made available to the town once the project is completed.
5. Sumner Camp Stats as of 4/15/98
6. April 21, 1998 Warrent
7. Notice of Public Hearing (4/27/98) to be held by CQnCom re Hutchinson Property
construction
8. Flyers: Sumner Dog Obedience and Summer Kid's Workshop
9. Sun Cronicle News Article 4/14/98 - Funds Ok'd for "Rails to Trails" project
10. Memo from Wm. Madan, Board of Selectmen, inviting Committee and Board Chairman to an
informational meeting, May 14, 1998
8:45 Meeting adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,
Eleanor McCarter, Commission Secretary
Bob Pierce, Commission Jerk