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April 11, 1994
Members Present: Commission Chairman, Ron Reeves, CAmdmi sslH ;'e -'� 1
Commission
members, Petty O'Connor, Piny Martin
Lorilee Fish, Director of Parks and Recreation
Pristin HeLareich, Assistant to the Director of
Recreation
Absent: Maryanne Panaro-Grady
Ron motions to accept the minutes of March 28, 1994. Petty seconds,
all in favor.
letter to Mansfield Calle Access for a request to fund a concert and other
programs. Received $550 for the first concert.
Letter to the Conservation Commission for permission to use Dalton's Pond
and to clean it un for the Duck Pace and movies.
Midget Football - They owe $479.76. Lorilee spoke with Darryl Penson and.
he is working with PIET' on a budget and fund raising. Their registration
was on April 9th, so we should see some money soon. Lorilee also remindered.
them about the deposit of $500.00 on July 1st to use memorial park for the
1994 season.
Ice Technology - Lorilee reported to the board that the lawyer from Illinois
called and offered $2,190 to cover our cost with them. Ms. Jacobson„Town
Councel and I agreed that the figure was not enough. She also stated that
we should be careful of asking for to much because at some point, the lawyers
times and fees outweigh the settlement.
Pay suggested that we ask our lawyers what our court cost and legal fees
will be. The board is looking for $7500.00 or go to court. All our legal
fees should be covered by Ice Technology. -lie board also wants to know if
we have a strong case, if not, then we can negotiate a settlement.
Concert at Memorial Park - Tom Bakker came to this meeting to present to the
hoard his idea on having a free concert at memorial park. He stated that
he would like these concerts to appeal to the younger adult and teenager.
10 also wanted to see a community effect, such as businesses and organizations
holding sales and other activities in conjunction with the concert.
He also stated he would like to have sponsors, such as Pepsi and maybe a
beer company. The concerts would consist of local artists in the New England
area.. Tom suggested that this could be a yearly event.
Pon thanked him for his great ideas, and would discuss this matter with the
board.
Sumner Crump - ages 4 & 5 - We have received many calls for the camp
information. The brochure was sent out last week. So far we have only one
child attending two weeks.
Board suggested that we run the program with 10 kids, if not a letter of
cancellation should go out. Twenty kids will be the brake even hint for
the program. We are looking for a director and counselors to run the program.
Will update for next meeting.
Adult Tennis - We do not have an instructor for adult tennis.
Class begins May 8 and 10th, 13 in a class.
.Poon suggested that we contact, Lynn Miller, Wheaton College tennis coach.
Ray suggested that we get someone from a college team. lie would ask over
at Easton.
Summer Camp storage shed - tied checked on prices for a ready built shed,
$2,200 for a 10'x 16' Tom McCabe (SEReg.) would he about .$1,600. We are
waiting to see if they will have time to build it. Lorilee is writing a
memo to the MBC asking their help with rules and regulation concerning the
building.
Garage Sale - Saturday, May 21 from 9AM to 3PM - 20 spaces sold. Elks Cluj
will supply anisic and chuck wagon. bucks will, go on sale for the Duck Pace.
Refund Policy for all programs - Lorilee will be drafting a "policy" for
the boards' approval to have a refund policy for all programs. Lorilee would
like to have a $10.00 charge across the board for all programs. This letter
will be ready for the next meeting.
Pay motions to adjourn, Ran seconds, all in favor.
Respectfully SS�uIsAteed by::
Slelen Christian, Commission Secretary
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Petty O'Cqyhor, Commission Clerk
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