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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 06/08/1992RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1992 Members Present: Chairman Ronald Reeves, Commissioners Wayne Currie, Bill Ciavarra, Betty O'Connor, and Maryann Panero Grady, Parks & Recreation Director, Lorilee Fish (Wayne was late for purposes of the votes) Memo to All Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Concerned In- dividuals from William F. Williams Town Manager, dated May 29, 1992 regarding Medigen Medical Waste Incinerator Proposal Public Hearing. Memo states that there will be a public hearing on Friday, June 12, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. at Foxboro Town Hall to solicit public comments. Notice on new revolving bill through the legislature stating that "Chapter 44 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 53D, as appearing in the 1990 Official Edition, and in- serting in place thereof the following section: - Section 53D. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 53, any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section may es- tablish in the city or town treasury a revolving fund which shall be kept separate and apart from all other monies by the treasurer and in which shall be deposited the receipts received in connec- tions with the conduct of self-supporting recreation and park services of said city or town. The principal and interest thereon shall be expended at the direction of the authority, com- mission, board or official of such city or town with said respon- sibility without further appropriation, but only with the written approval of the mayor in cities, or city manager in Plan E cities, or the selectmen in towns or in towns which have adopted the town manager form of government the town manager and only for the purpose of operating self supporting recreation and park services. The city auditor or town accountant shall submit an- nually a report of said revolving fund to the mayor, city coun- cil, city manager, board of selectmen or town manager for their Recreation Commission Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 2 review and a copy of said report shall be submitted to the direc- tor of the bureau of accountants; provided, however, that the funds in said revolving fund shall not be used for the purpose of paying any wages or salaries for full time and that the un- reserved fund balance shall not exceed $10,0000 at the close of each fiscal year and any such amount in excess of $10,000 shall be paid into the city or town treasury as provide din Section 53. A city of town which has accepted the provisions of this section may, in like manner, revoke its acceptance; provided, however, that any city or town may require by by-law or ordinance, that the provisions of this section may be subject to annual authorization by a vote of the annual town meeting or city coun- cil. Minutes of May 27, 1992 Bill MOTIONS to accept the minutes of May 27, 1992. Maryanne seconds the motion. ALL IN FAVOR VOTE: 4:0 MAY REVOLVING At the end of May, 1992, the revolving account was $31,804. NEXT MEETING Monday, June 29, 1992. Commission will talk about the revolving account and the June 30, 1992 fiscal year closing. PLYMOUTH STREET Wayne has to set a date with Ed Tartufo regarding the Plymouth Street Facility. GARAGE SALE There were a lot of different items being sold. Everyone had fun. The Garage Sale itself went off well and was a beautiful day for it. Betty was concerned about the man who drove his truck onto the Common. Lorilee did talk to this man. Merchants did very well on South Main Street. There were traffic jams through the town all day. A space sold for $10.00. Yankee No- tions played from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and then D.J. Ricky played from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A huge success - 74 spaces were sold. Recreation Commission Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 3 TOGETHER WE CAN Report from Betty: Dick Armor and about 15 other people were at this meeting. September 4, 1992 is our next meeting. There will be a public forum in October. The first meeting was very good, but the meetings, so far, have not progressed. Commission would like to know how they track the progress being made in the Town. Bill suggests maybe a survey can go around to the schools. Com- mission also would like to know how the west coast has made out and how do they go about determining progress, etc. Betty will find out answers to these questions at the next meeting. SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS The letters have gone out to the parents of the scholarship children asking them what weeks they would like their child to attend the camp. Lorilee is stopping at 150 children per week. She will then put the scholarship children in on the slow weeks. Commission feels they can give the scholarship children an extra week if it comes down to laying off counselors for the last week. At the next Recreation Meeting the Commission will decide if the scholarship children get two weeks. Fifty-eight requests for scholarships, nineteen of which are purchasing extra weeks. BASKETBALL Lorilee had to cancel basketball due to the rain. Their first game was suppose to be tonight. RAINED OUT. TOWN HALL SUMMER HOURS Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays the Town Hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These hours will be in effect until September 4, 1992. CLEANING FOR THE DUCK RACE Volunteers are cleaning the river (from Fulton's Pond to Kingman Pond) on Saturday, June 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volun- teers need to wear waders and gloves. Twigs and branches need to be pulled out of the water. Ron Reeves and Bill Ciavarra will try to be there. Recreation Commission Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 4 DONATIONS FOR THE DUCK RACE We have started to receive donation prizes for the duck race on June 24th. Accufex has donated a $50.00 gift certificate to LaDonna Restaurant, and Linda Jodice has donated a cut and blow dry at her salon. Lorilee told the Commission that she has received about 10 gifts all together, but off the top of her head, she cannot think of everything that was donated. Hopefully there will be between 20 to 25 prizes. The Recreation Department has sold approximately 183 ducks. Anyone who wishes may purchase a duck for $1.00, between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the night of the race. Beauty and the Beast will start around 8:30 p.m. JUKE BOX We purchased a juke Town Hall. Lorilee gestions as to where it needs to be moved rush. Tabled. VACATION box in 1988. It is now being stored at the asked the Commission if they have any sug- to permanently store it. Commission asks if right away, and Lorilee said there is no Lorilee will be on vacation from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, 1992. RECREATION CENTER The Commission talked about approaching the owners of Sannies about donating the building to the Town for a recreation Center. Ron will comprise a letter to the owner of Sannies stating his interest in the building. They would like to use the bigger of the two buildings and leave it in his name (Sannies). There is definitely a great need in the town for a recreation center. It is in an ideal location. Would like to have Ed Tartufo, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, sign the letter also. Recreation Commission Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 5 FACT Ron asked Diane how the fundraising was going. Diane stated that a dinner dance on Friday, August 7th is planned. There have been approximately 2 meetings and between six and three people at each meeting. FACT will also be putting money cans around town and they are holding a Papa Ginos night on Monday, June 15. Ron would like Diane to keep them posted. SUMMER CAMP Registration going well. Spots taken: 1,091 Spots to fill: 109 150 campers maximum per week 50 spots can be filled in with scholarship children 7 counselors hired for the 5 and 6 year olds 6 counselors hired for the 7, 8, and 9 year olds 3 counselors hired for the 10, 11, and 12 year olds 1 floater Respectfully Submitted By: Diane`Troy, Comriiissi In Secretary Da ayne.Currie,Commission Clerk