HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 11/23/1992RECREATION OOMMISSION MINUTES
November 23, 1992
Members Present: Chairman Ron Reeves, commission members Bill Ciavarra,
Maryanne Panaro-Grady, Betty O'Connor and Parks &
Recreation Director Lorilee Fish
Minutes
Bill motions to accept the minutes, Betty seconds, all in favor.'
Correspondence
Lorilee gave out booklets on Conflict of Interest Law for Municipal Employees,
to the board. Please read it over if you have any questions call your Town
clerk.
1993/94 Budget for Parks and Recreation - Discussion - Most programs pay
for themselves by, using fees from the programs. Other expenses come out of
the Revolving Account.
Maryanne asked if we could buy a;computer for Lorilee. Lorilee mentioned
we cannot buy mayor equipment with the Revolving Account.
Tabled
Positioning Worksheet - questionnaire
Park Row - on hold
BUSINESS
Ice Technology - Lorilee spoke to the Ice Technology people and ;prices have
gone up. Materials needed - Base Ice
Nozzle
Slush Ice
What we do not use we can return to the company for a credit.
Boards are also needed along the courts to hold in the new ice. '
Lorilee suggested that both courts be done. Lorilee read two letters of
endorsement form Merill Youth Hockey Assoc., Merill, WI and Essex Hunt Club
from NJ. stating that they were pleased with this product.
Motion was made by Ron to buy the equipment for the tennis courts and
basketball courts and boards. Cost $2000.00 Bill seconds, all in favor.
Discussion on Hockey Players vs. Skating Party
The board discussed that when the skating parties are scheduled that no hockey
will be allowed during that time.
Ron motions to restrict Hockey from being played between the hours 1-4 on
Sunday for both courts when skating parties are scheduled. Bill seconds,
all in favor.
Ron also motions to start the Skating Parties tentatively the weekend of
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December 27th and run as long as the ice is available, Maryanne seconds.
Lorilee will call Ed Rosenburg from the Elks Club to see about getting music
piped in for the skating parties.
Ads will be run to promote recreational skating only. Courts will be open
until 11:00 P.M. unless down for repairs. Gates can be locked if repairs
are needed.
Youth Basketball - registration still going well.
Metro West'- We have 5 teams.
Easton Calendar- Bill will have more information next meeting.
Volunteer 'Day - 'Betty attended Volunteer Day at the Library. She commented
that for the first year not much publicity. Betty did manage to get some
volunteers to help with coaching; and pass out candy at the Halloween Parade.
Good idea to go to for next year.
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Memo sent to Board of Selectmen inviting them to
the Tree lighting Ceremony. We still need Frosty. Ron has volunteered to
be Master of Ceremonies.
Ice Capades - Find out for next meeting what the Program is. We need
supervisors to go with the group.'
The Tarp was not borrowed from the New England Patriots to cover the football
field for the Thanksgiving Game.-Lorilee informed the Athletic Department g
that the Recreation Department will not be held responsible
for the tarp. Lorilee will be writing a letter to the Athletic Department,
and Dr. Warren, Superintendent of Mansfield Schools that bill will be sent
to the school department for any damages to the park.
Copies of this letter will be sent to:
Bill Williams, Town Manager
Dr. Richard Warren, Superintendent of Schools
Plymouth Street Project - Edward Tartufo has been working on this project
and he will continue to do so after his term of selectmen is up. Ron is
very interested in working along with Edon this project.
old Business
Ski Trips - Lorilee is in contact with Jerry Bishop for more information
on weekend packages.
Steve Jackson - The board wants to present a Plaque of Recognition
to Steve for all the wonderful work he has done for the; Community. Betty
suggested that a,proper time be set aside to present Steve with this award.
Lorilee will speak to Ed Tartufo, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to set
up a time to give Steve the award. If they cannot set a time aside the
Recreation Commission will give the award at their meeting and invite the
Fishing Programs - Ron got some information from the Fish Hatchery to run
a fishing programs:
1. Maximum of 50 people
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2. 5 lessons 12 hours - no fee
3. Trip to Pond - Fresh Water
Massachusetts Certified Fishing Instructors
4. Classes 7:30 P.M. Fish Hatchery
This could tie into our Fishing Derby. If interest is there, we could run
this program twice. Ron will get more details
for next meeting.;
Adjournment
Bill motions to adjourn (8:45 PM) Betty second.
All in favor
Respectgfullyysu/hniitted by:
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Helen Christian, Commission Secretary
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Ron Reeves, Chairman of the Board
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