HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 09/26/1994 (2)RECREATION COMMISSION
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Members Present: Commission Chairman, Ron:Reeves,''Uo*J ssion members,
Betty O'Connor, Maria Ga*zolo,,John Bbwen
Lorilee Fish, Director of Park `AQ�Ytecreation
Kristen Helmreich, Asst to the Recreation Dir.
Excused: Raymond Martin
Ron welcomed John to the Board. John introduced himself.
MINUTES:
Ron motions to accept the minutes of September 12, 1994. Maria seconds,
all in favor.
Discussion on the 1994 Summer Camp financial report and parent evaluation.
Lorilee suggests raising the rate of pay for the counselors.
Discussion on extending camp from when school lets out to when it begins
again.
TABLED:
Volleyball court - Discussion on adding Plymouth St. to purpose of
volleyball gift account. Committee agreed to wait to make a motion until
the court is finished at Memorial Park.
BUSINESS
Ron welcomes and introduces Alan Weintraub the Summer Camp Director. Alan
based the success of the camp this year on the creativity of the the
counselors. Some of the new activities the counselors ran were Mardi Gras
Day, "Campstock" - in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Woodstock, a
Hawaiian Luau, and alip sinking contest.
Alan also felt the longer orientation (3 days) was a great success in the
preparation of the camp program and staff. The orientation included talks
on typical behavior of certain age kids, ways to improve camp, inventory of
supplies and equipment, a 1 day new games workshop, and an American Red
Cross First Aid and CPR workshop.
When asked about first aid Alan mentioned that there is a bee hazard and
they often have to treat campers and staff for bee stings.
When asked about facility improvements Alan suggested a pool.
Lorilee suggested 1 two week period where we offer transportation to Easton
Town Pool for swimming lessons.
Alan said we need to attract more kids to be C.I.T.'s - perhaps by paying
them.
Ron asked Lorilee to look into the swim lessons, raises for the counselors,
and ways to attract more C.I.T.'s.
Field expansion - If we expand and add one more field at Memorial Park the
School Department may apply for funds then the expenses can be 67%
reimbursed by the state.
Lorilee was notified that the Capital Improvement Budget to be voted on at
the Town Meeting in October does not include the Plymouth Street Recreation
Area.
Funds for Plymouth Street will have to be raised through donations. A
letter from Ed Tartufo, through cooperation with our office, will be going
out to the businesses in the industrial park and the larger businesses in
Town on Friday (9/30). Ed will be following up the letter with phone calls
to these potentially large financial donators. Smaller money donators will
be targeted in the near future.
Lorilee will be interviewing for the Commission Secretary position the week
of October 3rd and hopes to have someone in the position by the next
meeting.
Ron made a motion that the salary for the Commission Secretary should be
$15.00 for the first hour of a meeting then any following hours to be paid
at the rate of $10.00 an hour. Betty seconds, all in favor.
Metro West League - .
a. The commission agreed that this is a separate program from the schools
and is not following school guidelines for scholastic requirements.
b. The commission agreed that whatever the amount of money received
through donations will be used for scholarships and any remaining money
will be used towards the 1995-96 season.
Halloween Parade - Bill Williams, Dr
asked to judge the Halloween Parade.
one of the judges.
NEXT MEETING:
Niccoletti, and Amos Robinson will be
John will represent the commission as
October 17, 1994. Only one meeting is scheduled for October due to the
Columbus Day Holiday and the Town Meeting on the 24th.
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Betty motioned to adjourn, Maria seconds, all in favor.
Respectfully Submitted by:
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Kristten�LpHelm,(re/i%ch, Asst. to the Rec. Dir. Date
Bet y 0' onnor, Commission Clerk Date