HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 04/12/1993RECREATION C"ISSION MINUTES
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April 12r 1993
Members Present: Commission Chairman, Ron Reeves, Commission members, Betty
O'Connor, Ray Martin, Bill Ciavarra, Maryanne Panaro-Grady
Lorilee Fish, -Director of Parks and Recreation
Kristin Helmreich, Assistant to the Director of Recreation
Minutes:
Bill motions to accept the minutes, Ray seconds, ,all in favor.
Correspondence:
New Games Workshop flyer
Tennis flyers - youth, 'high school and adult, instructorposition has been
advertised.
Tabled: Positioning worksheet - questionnaire
Easton Recreation Calendar - Bill Ciavarra
Increasing arts & crafts show exhibitor's fee
Summer Camp Scholarship allocation
Jim O'Driscoll "3 on 3" Basketball League Representative came to talk to
the commission about the need for officials at the games. Jim spoke for the
people on the league who were not happy that they were not consulted about
officials at the games. The league felt that they wanted to police
themselves. They also wanted to keep the games fun, and not have competition
among the teams. 85% of the players, play for exercise and fun.
Lorilee suggested that they could have two leagues- one could play just for
fun the other could be more competitive
Ray suggested we do need change, lets bring the league back to playing for
fun and recreation instead of who is the best in the league. Fred Lappam
suggested that they could have an over 30 league.
Ray made a motion to set up guidelines for the Basketball League with no
standings, no officials, no trophies, no playoffs. Two separate leagues
will be set up and details will be worked out by managers. Maryanne second,
all in favor.
Ray motioned to established the "3 on 3" basketball League, fee to be dropped
back from $150 to '$100, Maryanne second, all in favor.
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Scott Rolff- Fishing Instruction - Scott gave a terrific presentation about
the Fishing Instructions that they give at the fish hatchery in N. Attleboro.
t All the instructors are certified. The classes run for 4 weeks and are free.
Class size range from 30 to 35 and all ages can attend. Scott explained
what he covers in the 4 weeks of class.
1. The history of fishing;- different types of tackle, rod & reels.
2. Habitat, Pollution, Acid Rain, Protecting our Environment.
3. Safety,Laws and Regulations.
Ron would like to have Scott come to the fishing derby May 8 and set up a
table to get information to the ;public about these classes.
The commission was all in agreement.
Sumner camp Counselors workshop - Board was in agreement that John RaRue
should hold a workshop in Mansfield at the Town :Hall for all counselors on
June 18 and 19. The cost for A and B Workshops is $225. The board was all
in favor of the workshop.
Together We Can meeting on Wednesday, April 14 at 7PM - Lorilee and Betty
will attend.
Ice Technology - Money and time lost on this project. Still having problems
in trying to remove the white film from court.
Betty commented "what are we going to do now? "Do we want to try again?"
Ray suggested we go to town council and see what action can be with
this company. They did not stand behind their product. The board was ;in
agreement to have town council 'look into this matter.
Easter Egg hunt by the Jaycees at Memorial Park - very unorganized this year.
Things will be done differently next year.
Fishing Derby, May 8 —Registration will begin this week. Flyers will be
sent home through the schools. The Jaycees will be doing coffee, donuts
and soda sale at the derby.
Volunteers- Betty, Ron, Helen, and Kristin will be on board to help.
Garage Sale- May 22 - Registrations are coming in. Volunteers to help sell
ducks are Betty and Maryanne.
Senior citizens, Fishing Derby - Should we have the derby on June 5.
Maryanne motions to have the fishincr derbv on June 5th all in favor.
Volunteers are Maryanne, Dennis, and Ron.
Adjournment:
Next meeting will be held at the High School on May 3rd at 7:P.M.
Maryanne motions to adjourn the meeting, Betty seconds, all in favor.
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Respectfully Submitted by:
Alen'
Wistian�,Camnission Secretary Dat
Betty O Co or, Commission Clerk Dath