HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 01/25/1993RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
January 25, 1993
Award Presentation to Steve Jackson - A plaque was presented to Steve Jackson
for all the work he has done for Parks and Recreation. Ron and Lorilee gave
a wonderful speech about Steve and all his endless time and work he has
donated to the Parks and Recreation in Mansfield.
Members Present: Chairman Ron Reeves, Commission members Bill Ciavarra,
Betty O'Connor, :Ray Martin, and Parks & Recreation Director,
Lorilee Fish
Absent: Maryanne Panaro-Grady
Minutes.
Bill motions to accept the minutes, Betty seconds, all in favor.
Correspondence
Field Reservation Form - Discussion by the board to raise the fee for lights
used at night for Memorial Park softball field. 'A flat fee of $50.00 will
be charged for the use of the facilities. Restrooms will not be;opened 'unless
a park assistant is there.
Ray; makes a motion to charge $50.00 for use of the lights and softball field.
Bill second, all in favor.
Sesame Street - All set. 'Sunday, 'February 28, 1993. The performance is at
1:00 P.M. The tickets are $11.50 per person, all ages.Ray volunteered
to be Program Supervisor. "
Positioning Worksheet Questionnaire - Ron asked that all the cormiission
members answer questions 3 & 4 for next meeting.
Tabled:
Easton Recreation Calendar`- Bill C. will follow up
Increasing Arts & Crafts show exhibitor's fee
Park Row -;On hold
Business
Summer Camp Committee Report- Bill Ciavarra, Chairman for the summer camp
committee and his board members will meet on February 8, 1993 at 6:30 P.M.
at the Mansfield High School to discuss what the cost'
of'aam will be this
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year, trips and suggestions about camp activities, and also the need for
a summer camp secretary.
Scholarships- were discussed by the board. Scholarships are covered from
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the revolving account. It is on a financial need basis. Lorilee as Recreation
Director has the discretion on who will get a scholarship. She noted that
no one has ever been turned away.
Ray commented that we should limit scholarships and the most needy should
be considered first. All were in agreement.
Ice Technology- Still trying to get the ice down, weather is not cooperating.
Betty commented that time has been lost and the question is what can be done
now?
Bill commented that he wants to try putting down the ice now.
Lorilee stated that the ground is not frozen enough and it would be a waste
to try to sake the ice.
Ray commented that we should go with the recommendations of the company.
Ron suggested that we should try to get the ice down, and made a motion that
if the criteria is met and we have four consecutive cold days that one of
the courts 'should be done. Ray second, all in favor.
Ron also made a motion that a news release should go out to the newspapers
explaining what Ice Technology is and what conditions are needed to make
the ice at Memorial Park. ;Ray second, all in favor.
FinCom Meeting, Saturday,;; January_ 16 at ,11:30 A.M.
Ron commented that the commission, got a great amount of support from the
Town Manager and Selectmen to hire a full time secretary/programsupervisor.
Some concessions had to be met and three positions would have to be cut.
The afternoon secretary, commission secretary, and summer camp secretary
could come from the revolving account.
The board will be looking at the 'budget to find other ways to keep some of
the secretarial help.
Garage Sale - Lorilee suggested that we raise the fee from $10.00 per space
to $15 or $20. There are many expenses. At $15 we would make approximately
$350; at';$20.;$700.
Ray made armotion to raise the fee to $15.00, Ron seconds, all in favor.
Dog Obedience Donation - Bill motions to donate $200.00 to the Mansfield
Animal Welfare Shelter for medical supplies, Betty seconds, all ;in favor.
Youth Basketball-'Lorilee reported to the board that they are having a
difficult time with one of the lst graders in the "B' Session. He is totally
disruptive and has been warned each week to settle down or he can't ,play.
This past Saturday the parent did not pick up the children at 4'P.M. Hawk
called home three times and did not receive an answer. He brought the boys
to the police station and they finally got through.
Lorilee instructed the board that she will contact the parent and will inform
her that she will have to be there to control the child. All were in
agreement.
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Adjournment:
The next: meeting on February 8, 1993 will be held in the Mansfield High School
from 7:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Bill motions to adjourn (9:15) Ron seconds. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Helen Christian, Commission Secretary Date
Betty O'Confior, Commission Clerk Date
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