HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 09/12/1992RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
c-FlyFU SEPTEMBER 12, 1992
Members Present: Chairman Ron Reeves, Commission members Bill Ciavarra and Betty
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Members Absent Excu�ek7) Maryanne Panaro-Grady
rb1 e e :�$ayne Currie
Minutes
Bill motions to accept the minutes, Betty seconds, all in favor._
Correspondence
Summer Camp surveys were sent out to 170 families, 56 responses received thus
far. Only one appears to be mainly negative comments. Ron offered to go over
the results if help ,is needed. Bonnie has been assigned through the office.
Five families still have a balance owed for camp fees. Lorilee is optimistic E
that most, if not all registration fees, will eventually be collected. The
total amount due is minimal ($724) compared to the total collected ($38,719).
Bill Fasulo, Summer Camp Director, will be asked to attend a future Recreation ' E
Commission meeting to discuss and evaluate the outcome of 'Summer Camp 1992.
Summer Camp CIT's: Lorilee would like to propose that the minimum age of future
CIT's be 15 years. Youth younger than this seem to be too immature and too
close to the camper's ages. Future monies given to CIT's is still open to
discussion. No money was given this year (as well as no bonuses to counselors).
A review of each summer's performance should be a prerequisite to determine any
monetary ;rewards. Is a 'good evaluation enough? Also, the number of CIT's
should be =decreased to 10, a more manageable number (Lorilee's request). More
competitive recruitment of CIT's would perhaps result in more serious, dedicated
trainees. `
:Business
Wonderful World of Horses, Providence Civic Center, voted not to purchase
tickets.
Disney on Ice: Both performances are at inconvenience times. Friday night show
would get children home late in the evening, Saturday's would conflict with CCD
and soccer. Commission voted not to purchase tickets this year.
Good attendance this summer at Recreation Concerts, Movies and most especially,
THE GREAT DUCK RACE. "Duck into Mansfield" was a good idea, but did not succeed
in drawing a.`great amount of people even with the raffle incentive. Only 804:
raffle tickets .were collected. Lorilee found it to be a lot of work, little
return.
The adult movie (African Queen) was the least ,popular event. Because of low
attendance, none will be scheduled next summer.
Mansfield News coverage of our Recreation programs this summer was sparse. We
' got little or no coverage. This was very disappointing.
A new schedule/calendar of summer recreational entertainment events, that would
be easier to read and refer to, was discussed. No decision was made. Lorilee
will work on an idea.
No group _tickets for Patriots football games will be purchased this season by
the department for bus trips.
Youth Basketball: League fees cannot be set until Lorilee finds out if there
will be a custodial "fee charged this year. If one is required, Lorilee will
_. appeal before the School Committee. Based upon the outcome, league fees will
reflect that change.
Mike Mulcahy is pleased that we increased his salary for the basketball program
this fall.
National Christian Motorcycle Assoc.: No problems at their picnic/rally. The
attendance was glow, perhaps 30, at most. No police detail showed up, and did
not notify _lanyone that they would not be there. The Commission members feel
that a letter is in order to inquire about this lack of cooperation on their
part. Ron will draft a letter.
Together We Can: Betty missed last meeting, will attend future ones. The
Community Forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, MHS, 7:00.
Hockomock Football Jamboree: Very successful, in spite of a power outage. It
was restored within the hour.
Tree Lighting: Bill and Ron questioned if this date was _"rushing the Christmas
season". Lorilee verified that it was held the same weekend last year and was
well attended. We also ,should try and coincide with the merchant's shopping
season.
No decision made on the fate of the Park Row School or the ,playground yet.
Arts & Crafts Show: 40 spaces reserved so far.
No news update on Plymouth Street Project.
Newport Antiques Trip" cancelled due to few reservations.
Bill will contact the Easton Recreation Department and find out information
about their 12 month Community Calendar, Are we interested in having one for.
Mansfield?
Adiournment
Bill motions to adjourn (9:10 P.M.). Ron seconds.. ALL IN FAVOR.
RESPECTFULLY AND TEDIOUSLY SUBMITTED BY:
Betty O'Con or, Recruited Commission Member Secretary D to
Wayne Currie, Commission Clerk Date
9/24/92