HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 03/22/1993RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
Members Present: commission Chairman, Ron Reeves, Commission members, Betty
O'Connor, Ray Martin, Parks & Recreation Director, Lorilee
Fish, Park & Recreation Assistant, Kristin Helmreich
Members Absent: Excused Bill Ciavarra, Maryanne Panaro-Grady
Lorilee introduces Kristin to the board and welcomes her to her new job as
Assistant to the Director of Recreation.'
Minutes:
Betty motions to accept the minutes, Ron seconds, all in favor.
Executive session - Financial review for scholarship applicants.)
Correspondence:
Mansfield Jaycees requested the use of Memorial Park for the Easter egg hunt
on Saturday, April 4th at Memorial Park. Memo of their responsibilities sent
and we are -waiting for their return.
Art in the Park - All set
Tabled: Positioning worksheet - questionnaire
Easton Recreation Calendar - Bill Ciavarra
Increasing arts & crafts show exhibitor's fee
Judy Stone and Theresa Anderson from " Together we Can", came to the March
22nd meeting to ask the recreation committee if they would help in
co -sponsoring the July 4th celebration at Memorial Park. The goal for this
program is to pull the town together as a community. They would like to
have a picnic, family orientated programs for every age group. They asked
for suggestions from the commission. Maybe a parade, square dance, games
etc.
Ray suggested that they keep this; project small for the first year.
See how the first :year goes before you spend alot of money. Betty agreed.
Ron suggested that the commissions direction is to try to offer assistance
to promote the program, and help ,out with some equipment and volunteers.'
F Lorilee would donate ribbons.
Lorilee will have a meeting with Judy and Theresa for volunteers and other
organizations who could help out with this project.
Plymouth Street Project - Lorilee would like to see a recreation member to
be present at these meetings. 'Ray volunteered to attend these meeting for
the project, as much as he could depending on his medical practice.
Ron made motion to appoint Fdward Tartufo and Andy Gazzolo as ex -officio
of the Recreation Commission to represent us at the Plymouth Street facility
meetings. Betty second, all in favor.
Set fees for all summer programs - "3 on 3" league - Ray would like to see
officials in the 'basketball program and not people on the team calling the
games. We need 1 official per court, 3 officials needed per night.
Ray motioned to established the "3 on 3" basketball league, fee at $150.00.
Betty second, all ;in favor.
Tennis Youth Lessons - Ray motions to raise the instructors pay to $6.00
an hour Ron seconds, All ;in favor.
Dog obedience - Ray motions to raise program fees as follows, Ron seconds,
all in favor.
Increase for Terri from $25.00 to $30.00 per class
Animal Welfare increase from ,'$20.00'to $25.00
Increase classes from $40.00 to $45.00
Adult Softball League - fee will be kept the same as last year $25.
Kid's Workshop - Ray motions to raise program fee as follows, Ron seconds,
all in favor.
Summer Program fee increase to 8 weeks - $45.00
Autumn Program fee increase to 8 weeks - $50.00
Fall lProgram 'fee increase to 6 weeks - $45.00
Winter and Spring fee increase to 8 weeks - $50.00_'
Circus in Providence, Saturday May 8th - The board decided not to go this
year. Tickets are very expensive.
Ice technology - Lorilee is working on letter to them.
Fish Hatchery - Ron is still getting information for free fishing lessons
at fish hatchery
Fishing Derby - May 8th we need help with program.
Garage Sale - May 22 we will need volunteers to sell ducks.
Adjournment: meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Helen Chri .ian, Commission Secretary Dat
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Betty O'Coolore Commission Clerk Mate