HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 09/13/1993RECREATION COMMISSION M i�11 n
September 13, 1993
Members Present: Commission Chairman, Ron Reeves, Commission members,
Betty O'Connor, Bill Ciavarra,'Ray Martin
Lorilee,Fish, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kristin Helmreich, Assistant to the Director of
Recreation
Absent: Maryanne Panaro-Grady
Minutes:
Bill motioned to 'accept the minutes of August 9th meeting, Ron seconds, all
in favor.
Correspondence:
Flyers for adult basketball and volleyball fall and winter programs.
List of programs for Together We Can for YMCA meetings.
Memo to Town Mananger - Plymouth Street master plan update.
Sumner Camp Survey form.
Tabled:
Positioning Workshop questionnaire
Park Row - on hold - waiting for town building assessment
Easton, Recreation Calendar
Business:
Plymouth Street Project - Dick Lewis from Conservation came to our meeting
to; give the board an update on the Plymouth Street fields. He explained
to the board that Phase I of the project has commenced. A study of the
relocation of Hodges Brook and wetlands area needed to be done to work up
a>plan for, the land that could be used for the fields. Cutting and clearing
of the land was next in order. The culvert and road was then cut in.
All the area will be surveyed and a final study will be made for a workable
master plan for the site.
Edward Tartufo and Louis Amoruso who are on the Plymouth Street Recreation
Comnittee, also spoke to the board of what their function is.
Their committee is responsible for raising money, receiving donations and
getting the community involved in this project. Ed also commented that they
have received many types of donations from businesses, Example, free use
of machinery and free fuel to clear the land. Free labor for building the
culvert and road. Crushed stone from Boro Sand and Stone.
This is a very positive project for the Community of Mansfield. The Rotory
Club is having a fundraiser and the donations will go to the Plymouth Street
Project. Ed will keep the commission informed through Ray Martin, who is
also on the committee, as the project progresses.
Easton Community Calendar - Hazel Varella from Easton came to talk to our
board about starting a community calendar for Mansfield. She explained to
the board; how the projectworks.- The calendar is self supporting through
advertising. Ads are on a first come first serve basis. The cost of ads
runs from '$300 to $50. No package stores are allowed to advertise.
Only one business per type can advertise and they can advertise as long,
as they want.
The information needed, All Town and Civic Boards and Committees,
School Committee meetings, all School schedule such as half days, vacations,
closing of marking periods etc. All Athletic schedules.'
Have Civic groups 'sponsor the calendar. Hazel explained that the first year
is difficult setting up all the information, but once you have it stored
into a computer all you have to do each year is update your information.
Easton is in their sixth year of their calendar and has printed 2500.
Hazel commented that she would be happy to help us get started on our own
Community Calendar when we are ready.
Ron suggested to Lorilee he would like 5 names of people who would be willing
to work on this calendar for next meeting.
Metro West League Grades 6,7, and 8 for boys and girls.' The Coaches think
that there is enough interest in the 6th grade girls to have a team. They
are planning on holding tryouts the week of October 25 and November lst.'
Lorilee reported to the board that we have 6 teams this year. She would
like to buy T-shirts through the Recreation office for the teams.' It is
very important that all teams dress the same.
The cost of the T-shirts are $6.00
61teams x 12 kids Plus 12 coaches X 2(home and away shirts) = $936
Custodial fee will be charged to us.
Lorilee also suggested that she would like to have a Hall Monitor at the
Jordan/Jackson School. - Grades 1+2, 5+6 programs.
Last year we received a donation of $1200 to supplement METRO West expenses.
We do not know if we will receive this money again this year. Lorilee
suggested to the board that we raise the fee to $70 to help oover the
expenses.
Bill made a motion to raise the fee to $70.00 with the option of lowering
the fee to $60.00 if the donation should come in. Ray seconds, all in favor.
The Animal welfare Committee has applied to use the South Common on Saturday,
October 16th (Rain date Sunday 10/17) for a Town Yard Sale. The fee will
be $20 per space, all money raised will go to the Animal Welfare.
The board was in favor of this event.
Logo Contest - Kristin reported to the board that they have received 17
drawings for the contest as of this date. The deadline date is September
17th. She will present b final entries at the next meeting.
Sumner Camp Survey - Kristin will have a report of the survey at the next
meeting.,
Allen Weintraub, Director of Sumner Camp will be at our next meeting.
Adjoarment:
Ray motions to adjourn, Bill seconds, all in favor.
Respectfully Su ' t d by:
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H en CIffiatian, Commission Secretary Dat
Betty' O'Copior, Commission Clerk Date