HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 08/15/1994RECREATION COMMISSION
August 15, 1994
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Members Present: Commission Chairman, Ron Reeve pc�oamif ��i�S
members, Betty O'Connor, Ray Ni'it'an
Lorilee Fish, Director of parks and _Recreation
Kristin Helmreich, Assistant to the Director
of Recreation
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Ron motions to accept the minutes of July 18, 1994. Betty
seconds, all in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Lorilee reads Maryanne Panaro-Grady's letter of -resignation
to the board. The board would like to advertise for a new member
as soon as possible.
Lorilee also mentioned that Helen Christian will have to -resign
as commission secretary because she has taken a full time
position in the Town Clerks Office. The board suggested that
we should post for this job as quickly as we can.
Memo from Amos Robinson, Board of Selectmen regarding meeting
with Recreation Commission on October 5th at 8:00 P.M.
Ron suggested that they Clive a little presentation of our
programs such as Summer Camp, youth Basketball, opening of
Plymouth Street etc. PR highlights with picture album.
Also have a chart of growth for 3 years.
Received $500 from Skip Arnold - Pop warner. He also mentioned
that they offered to paint the Hornets Nest at Memorial Park.
He will ask parents to volunteer to help.
The Jaycees would like to have an Enchanted Forest for Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, October 28, 29 and 30. This is a. fund
raiser with a small entrance fee.
Ray commented that we need clarification on what they want to
do. Who will clean up the common. what their primary goal is.
Arts & Crafts Show - Sold out. Lorilee reported to the board
that this year we need two police details because of all the
traffic and people are still are parking on the grass.
The cost of 1 detail is ;120.00 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Plymouth Street - The first field will be open for use after
Labor Day weekend.. Youth Soccer is ready.
Basketball courts are in .and operating with the proper height
of 10 feet.
Summer Camp - The naives suggested by the campers for the Summer
Camp program were either unsuitable or inappropriate. Alan
is still searching.
Movie Projector - Lorilee suggested to the board that we purchase
a movie projector for the movie program. We borrow the projector_
from the high school.
Ron suggested that we purchase a refurbished one. Lorilee
commented that she has several companies to check for prices
and types.
Community Calendar - Lorilee reported to the board that the
calendar has gotten great reviews. The only problem was that
the school department gave us the wrong opening dates so we
have now included 'their calendar with ours. This should clear
up the confusion.
Set fees for Youth Basketball and METRO WEST -
Ron made a motion to raise fees for youth basketball to $30.00
per person from $25. and to raise METRO West to $130.00 per person
from $60. Ray seconds, all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS•
Ice Technology - our lawyer, Sue Jacobs is sending the
discoveries to the lawyers in Illnois. This process will take
60 to 90 days. Lorilee will ]seep the board up to elate on this
matter.
Summer Camp Storage Shed - the shed will be built this Fall.
Summer Camp Report - Alan Weinstrub, Summer Camp Director
The board would like to have Alan come in on September 76th
meeting to give a report on this years summer camp.
NEW BUSINESS'
Ron suggested to the board that they should think about
nominating someone for the Volunteer Recognition Award.
Ron suggested that the board give this award in October.
Edward Tartufo was nomninated for this award.
ADJOURNMENT'
Ray motions to adjourn, Betty seconds, all in favor.
Respectfully Submitted by:
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gelen Christian, Commission Secretary
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Be ty O'fonnor, Commission Clerk
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