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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 12/09/1991L RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES Members Present, r =l 3 r DECEMBER 9, 1991 t ;i °, ;L-0 rr s Recreation Chairman, Ron Reeves, Commis- sioners Wayne Currie, ,Bill Ciavar`ra,,and Betty O'Connor, Recreation Director, Lorilee Fish The Commission will decide on the cost of the Summer programs in February. MINUTES Bill Ciavarra motions to accept the minutes of November 18, 1991 as written. Betty seconds the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. CORRESPONDENCE= Skating Steve McCaffrey, has a daughter on a figure skating team who can , demonstrate skating techniques at the skating parties on Fulton's Pond. A suggestion is to check into the rinks in Smithfield, RI and Franklin for they will perform demostrations.A skating hour must be arranged as well as the demonstration. The cost to rent the rink for one hour is $100.00. By offering this it will hope- fully be a way to generate more interest in skating. This program is to be offered to Mansfield residents only. There is not enough 'lead time to do anything ,with it now. Lorilee will check into the various criteria, such as when they hold skating, what they do, cost, how many people can attend, and lead time. Once this information is obtained we can ,proceed. Questions to consider are what type of lead time do they need as well as what we need. Recreation Commission Minutes December 9, 1991 Page 2 Winter Program - There is a ski trip program offered by the town of Norton. It is an 'excellent program in which the following are offered: nine 1 day programs and 2 weekend programs. The cost for one day is $40.00 and this includes the bus to Mt. Snow, Sun- day River, Pats Peak, and Waterville. Departure time is at 4:30 a.m. Arrangements are to be made with the Ski Shop in Attleboro at a ski rental cost of $13.00 per day. A lesson period is in- cluded in the $40.00 "fee. Transportation is provided by a deluxe coach . This ski trip is open to all ages and any child under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Jerry Bishop, Recreation Direc- tor for the town, must be contacted the Wednesday prior to the trip. For the _weekend trip, meals are included. Two breakfasts and 1 dinner will be served and the cost is $169.00. Jerry 'Bishop makes all the arrangements, and this trip is very well organized. Tabled: Jane Andrews - Plan to charge to reserve tennis courts - Mansfield residents only. Rent out basketball standards for a Reggie Lewis clinic next sum- mer? 'set fee ... $1,000 one week but will give to you for 1/2 if Reggie can come to our basketball program 'next year. Positioning Worksheet - What groups are we impacting on? How much labor is required? What are we here for? 'Commission will make an effort to complete questionarie for the next meeting. BUSINESS: Fishing Derby - The kits have been ordered. Nancy Antonucci will run this event. Youth Basketball - Grades 1-4 - George Costa, a 7th grade teacher as well as the 7th grade basketball coach, is currently reviewing the rules and regulations. The kids really like him and he responds well to children. He is Wayne's assistant coach. J Recreation Commission Minutes December 9, 1991 Page 3 Youth Basketball (Con't) e _ This years 5th and 6th grades are not as skilled as last years. Suggestion made to have more game playing in the 3rd and 4th grades._ Wayne suggested to document playing time. Metro West League: Everything went well on Sunday with the basketball games. Sug- gestion was made to look into who can run next year's program. Someone should speak to John Regan. Also, question was ;raised about the school being able to take the basketball program back next year? The Commission doesn't think this is possible. Tree Lighting Ceremony This event was scheduled for December 1, but because of rain it was postponed until Dec 4th. Approximately 800 children and adults attended. The left over candy canes were sent to the chorus along with ,an additional forty_ purchased to say ,thank you to the 'children that attended and to those that were disappointed that they could not attend. Thank you holiday cards were sent to; all those involved. The Christmas lights look very 'nice. Shopping Trip to Freeport, ME This trip was scheduled for Friday, November 29, but was can- celled. Fifteen to sixteen people signed up for the trip, but it wasn't enough. "Bernini's Magical Masterpiece" - Perishable Theatre The performance was great. The Commission believes that if the children were in an area which was more narrow than everyone could see. Approximately 350 people attended. Budget Meeting: Budget meeting is scheduled for January 11, 1992 at 8:00 a.m. with the Finance Commission - Ron and Lorilee to attend. Recreation Commisssion Minutes ' December 9, 1991 Page 4 Ice Skating Party: Scheduled overtime - out of money. This should be paid out of the revolving account. These parties will be held on Sundays at Fulton's Pond. There is ample parking and we will try to keep - the pond as clear as possible. This is a_very nice family event. Ron motioned to cover the overtime expenses for nine scheduled skating parties thru the revolving account. Bill seconds this motion. ALL IN FAVOR. s Discussion Metro West Basketball The next big bill will be for paying the officials for the Metro West League. This should come from the revolving account. The cost is $50.00/home game. Ice Capades Providence Civic Center - Sunday, January S - Flyers should be distributed to Day Care Centers. Ron will direct this trip if possible. 'Wayne will direct if Ron cannot. Field Permits: 1992 Field Permit Forms and Field Use Rules and Regulations - There is a park rental fee per day of $50.00. The bathrooms are in working order. Ron motions to increase the daytime fee from $5 to $10 for field use per one and 1/2 hours. All other fees and requirements remain the same. Bill seconds this motion. ALL IN FAVOR. Duck Race: Four to five dozen ducks were ordered at a cost of $25.00. This is to premiere the first movie at the "Movies with the Stars" series. They must be tested prior to this date. Lorilee will write to the Conservation Commission for permission to hold the f 4 Recreation Commission Minutes " 'Vecember 9, 1991 Page 5 (` race on Fulton's Pond. Prizes are needed, approximately 50, and a theme is also needed. It was suggested that the money made from the race could be used to pay for the movie series. Nancy Antonucci volunteered to run the race. A "scavenger" hunt has been suggested with a theme tying in all three arts programs. One question would be asked concerning each of the 15 events which could only be answered if you attend the events. Prizes could be awarded at the end of the 3 series to the winner who has answered the most ,questions correctly. A prize will be awarded to the 'funniest theme each week. Scheduled Meetings: The scheduled upcoming meetings are as follows: January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 Adjournment: Bill motions to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Betty seconds the motion. ALL IN FAVOR. Respectfully Submitted BY 16 W Buj Acting Recreation 4dae Commission Secretary l 'layne ur 'e, Commission Clerk date