HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 02/24/1998RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24,1998
Attendees present: Dick Blandon, Commission Chairman, Bob Pierce, Clerk -Absent
Commission Members: Bart Jackson, Dave LeA6 and CarlosMWdairo,�
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Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director
Jon Dobosz, Assistant to the Recreation Director
MOTION made, by Dave Leary to approve February 10th minutes as written. Seconded by
Carlos Medeiros. ALL IN FAVOR.
Frank Murphy - Skate Park Parent- Unable to attend. Statement read on his behalf as follows:
"The young men and women of Mansfield are interested in pursuing the park for all the same
reasons discussed in previous meetings last summer. The sport continues to grow. I understand
it will be included in the upcoming summer Olympics. This past Christmas has likely increased
the numbers of residents who are eagerly awaiting the spring use their newly attained equipment.
They will be everywhere. Let's see if we can, as a community, find them a place to enjoy their
sport safely. Please keep me informed."
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Tom Cunningham,repre _Denting Men's over 30 baseball - On behalf of local residents eager to
find time 3o play baseball at Memorial Park. Team roster provided in packet (8 of 13 Mansfield
residents). They are not part of any official league.
MOTION made by Dave Leary to approve field use for Men's over 30 baseball for all dates
requested. Fee to be waived. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros. ALL IN FAVOR.
Barry Youngrepresenting Youth Lacrosse - In response to centralized registration, they have no
interest at this time. They have limited funds available with new program and they like direct
contact with parents. It makes it easier for them to answer questions and recruit parent
volunteers. Lacrosse may decide sometime in the future to have forms available in Rec. Office.
Current program geared for 5th -8th grade. Session begins early April -Mid June. First game
scheduled for April 19th, This year Mansfield will have 2 teams. (45 kids registered to date,)
Instructional Clinics planned for 3rd -4th grade. Barry will mark fields with different color and
provide own goal nets. Insurance policy in place for $5million. through U.S. Lacrosse.
Regarding field space - Informed Tuesdays requested are unavailable. Barry noted error on Field
Request application - Sunday time needed is 12:30-4pm instead of 3p.m. to 6pm.
MOTION made by Dave Leary to approve field use for Mansfield Youth Lacrosse League
for Friday and Sunday dates requested. Fee to be waived. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros.
ALL IN FAVOR.
PRESENTATION - to Betty O'Connor in recognition of years of service to Recreation
1 Commission. Lorilee Fish presented engraved wood plaque. (Ron Reeves unable to attend to
receive his award.)
TABLED
Mission Statement and Goals
Field Reservations:
Over 30 RI Soccer League -Received Team Roster from Jim Leaverton-team includes 16 men
from Mansfield (4 not from Mansfield) Question raised that field may be used by other teams.
Use of Field OK'd only if Mansfield team is using field.
MOTION made by Dave Leary to approve dates requested as long as Mansfield team is,
home team using field. Fee to be set at $15 per 11/2 hrs. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros.
ALL IN FAVOR.
Over 40 Soccer League -Received from John Thomas requesting 5 Sunday mornings.
MOTION made by Dave Leary to approve dates requested as long as Mansfield team is
home team using field. Fee to be set at $15 per 11/2 hrs. Seconded by Bart Jackson.
ALL IN FAVOR.
Memo will be included to all team managers noting policy - transfer of permits is not allowed.
The team requesting field must be home team.
Carlos Mederios plans to play 3 on 3 basketball this summer. Needs to abstain from vote made at
February 10, 1998 meeting.
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION regarding 3 on 3 basketball fee to remain the same
as last year ($150.00 per team) made by Bart Jackson. Seconded by Dave Leary. 3 IN
> FAVOR. Carlos Mederios abstained.
BUSINESS
1. Policy for building use statement- 3 out of 6 sports groups to date have responded to letter
regarding centralized registration expressing no interest at this time.
2. Revised Capital Improvements for 2-12-98. Ongoing- need to set up meeting with Shaun
Burke during the day. To be ready for March 19th.
3. Letter from Kate Veins.- Noted that any people and/or departments mentioned or effected by
projects going on in the Department or with the Commission are notified by Lorilee.
4. Personnel Listing - Request made by D. Blandori for board to review information.
5. Little League sponsorship- Memo from Town Accountant states that policy will not allow
Department to sponsor team.
6. Waiting for response from Margaret Conaty regarding use of MHS gym for 20th Annual Art
and Crafts Show, November 7. QMS will be under construction.
7. Toddlertown - Expense folder provided
8. Town Manager - Special Town Meeting Notification
9. Mansfield Public Schools - Community use of School Facilities- Meets to discuss policy. Bart
t Jackson questioned fee charged. Rec. Dept. is not charged for use of rooms, only custodial.
School using town fields are currently not charged for fields, but are charged for park assistant for
set up/clean up etc.
10. Request made by Dick Blandori to obtain copies of Open Space Recreation Plan next
meeting.
11. Cemetery Restoration Project - Dave Leary requests Lorilce send memo to Town Manager
regarding clarification of Recreation Commission's commitment/end to project.
FYI
1. Per approval from Commission Chairman (2/18), Summer Camp Director position being
re -advertised and changed from $10 per hour to Salary Negotiable.
2. Town Manager very interested in purchasing GilbertBalcolm St. property for recreational use.
3. February Soccer Shorts Newsletter promoting speaker Bob Bigelow sponsored by us.
Additional announcements will be sent out again to sports groups.
4. Attleboro Area Council of Churches - letter received regarding youth activities scheduled for
Sunday mornings conflicting with church services.
5. Annual Town Meeting Warrant -noted current reading of Article #12. Town Meeting pushed
off to Monday, May 4th.
6. Vacation plans- Lorilee away April 2 -24th
7. Comments received from Keith Porier regarding poor condition of tennis courts.
8. MASSBIKE - Bike tour to go through Mansfield. Participation would involve limited
resources. Possible place to sleep, shower etc. (YMCA, school gym). All agreed to support.
9. Rails to Trails - First step completed to get grant. Lorilee confirmed that trail will not go into
Taunton.
10. Park and Recreation T -Shirts presented to new board members.
11. Town Garage Sale will not happen this year due to lack of participation vs.expense from
1997 sale.
BILLS (over $300.00)
Wagner Communications ($375)- full page ad for spring and summer programs Government rate.
Ad ran once and is scheduled to appear again in 2 wks.Buzz circulation 8500. Ad is less
expensive than flyers.
Bob Bigelow ($600) speaker for 3/31/98 - He will be paid night of event. Fee approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Request to invite Walter Parker, Director of Building & Grounds, John Moretti, Superintendent
and Margaret Conaty, Athletic Director to Rec. Comm. meeting regarding school's intentions for
Athletic field & maintenance. Will meet on March 17th at 6:45.
Maple Park Request made by Dick Blandori to send letter to Health Department, regarding any
information that can be provided regarding possible use of swimming hole. What would need to
be done to re -open.
MOTION to close meeting made by Dave Leary. Seconded by Carlos Medeiros. ALL IN
FAVOR.
FEBRUARY 24, 1998 -INFORMATION PACKET: CONTENTS:
1. FAX from Frank Murphy, Skate Park parent.
2. Letter from Attleboro Area Council of Churches
3. Letter to Margaret Conaty, Athletic Director MHS.
4. MYS newsletter page promoting Bob Bigelow speaker presentation March 31, 1998.
5. Memo to Department Heads from Town Manager outlining warrant articles to date.
6. Letter to Sally Butterfield, Women over 40 league requesting team roster.
7. Copy of team roster and game dates for Mansfield Red Sox - Men's over 30 team
8. Update to Field Permit Requests.
9. Memo to Department Heads from Town Manager regarding special town meeting notification
10. Copy of Mansfield Public School policy on Community Use of School Facilities.
11. Outline of MassBike Tour 98' from Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, Cambridge, MA.
12. 1998 CIP Memorial Par Playground Equipment estimates and lay out.
13. 1998/99 Budget Reduction suggestions by the Finance Committee.
14. Letter from Town Accountant regarding sponsorship of a Little League Team.
15. Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department personnel listing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eleanor McCarter, Commission Secretary Date
Bob Pierce, Commission Clerk Dye
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