HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 01/08/1990TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MA
50 West Sheei
MANSFIFJ,D RECREATION COMMISSION MTt
JANUARY 8, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman, Stephen Jackson; Commissioners Dick
Nelson, Ron Reeves, Joe Sarro, and LorileP
Fish., Parks and Recreation Director
The meeting was called to order at. ":nn P.M.
AGENDA: (Reviewed by Fish)
Everyone welcomed Joe Sarro to theCommission.
omms ssionTianStele and
me i.onrlee
.oma'
explained if be needed anything h_.e was
into the office at any time and look into the files for any in-
formation he needed.
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
Elections - Chairman Nominations - Dick Nelson Vote: Joe - Yes
Elections - Clerk - Ron Reeves Vote: ,Oe - Yes ALL IN FAVOR.
Dick went over the min"t.es: MOTION TO ACCEPT AS AMENDED - STFVF,
JOE SECOND MOTION
DANCE:
Steve expressed his concerns about the fight that broke out at
the dance between some Mansfield students and Weymouth students
who got into the dance. Mansfield student was out around the
face and had a nose bleed. There was a serious problem calming
the students down. Called the police department, nuardian o'f
the Mansfield student, came down. Nose was not broken. Tb re
will definitely he at least, one detailed patrolman at any other
function we Put on. Everything calmed down about 9:00 P. M..
After that, the dance went very well Steve questioned himself
as to if he had done everything he was suppose to do in a situa-
tion like that. Response: Well. done, Steve. Yciu,handl.ed the
situation very well.. The kids got through it o. k.
7:40 P M. - MAR.YANNE BOTTI AND THE MA.NSFTELD STUDENTS
Maryanne invited some Mansfi_Pld .students to the meeting. They
expressed their ideas and concerns about the Town. They would
like a place to "hangOut•' - a club with pool tables, a weight
room, etc. Last year the football players beat on the kids for
going in and using the weight equipment during the school ,Year.
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Another concern is there is no plane to go in Tnwn Pnl i rr Ft
bother therm for .inst hanging mound nui.,i,lr
They would be very interested in getting .srnne bands t.ngelber to
play somewhere. Maybe they can sell enough tickets and make s
profit i.o have a rec room built someday in Town with the mono),
they earn.
Maryanne stated that a CommiRsion member .hnnld work with 'Che
kids on this, to guide them thr'oug'h it She would, but with bay.
im iness and becoming a grandmother, Abe really doesn't have the
time. Steve stated that the enti.rk Commission should work with
the kids. He would like a low profile on this. The kids are to
come back on January 22 at 6:30 P.M, and have the hand names and
some dates they can play and also have their phone rn,mt,ers avail-
able.
The kids also expressed their opinion on having some video
machines a.vailabl.e. Steve said »n arcade has to be licensed and
approved by the Board of Selectmen and this has always been voted
down.
FIELDS:
Dirk Lewis (Conservation) is to get hank. to Andy Gozznl_a as to
.what wetlands, areas of the Hut,oha,nn property, could be 01ed.
Balcon Street, was recommended for tit.t" ti.ds field
Steve Suggested a lads workshop i.nvo-lvement - Start them off
early and brim* the kids up in the program
PERSONNEL BUDGET:
¢1.0';00& was put, into the Personnel Budged: as a. lion item with the
undr r5tandi.nrs that. the Commission would raise 'Rln,ono. during FV
1.989--1.990 We would than deposit. it. :into the Town's Gove.r.`al
Fund
199n PROGRAM:
Lights at the soccer 'field.
Midges; Football expecting a cheek this week
John Michaels would like to do tho July 4th perf.-ormnnne of Con -
cart in the Common. Steve stated it is a growing program Joe
wani::ed to know about, refreshments. knrilen stated Were was talk
about, selling sndl. but._ .rhe really didn't know what was going to
happen yet..
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SESAME STREET: February 18, 1990 - hus leaves 12:00 P.M. SHARP.
Ron will. maks: sure everyone gets on '.the. bus. Lori l_ee will do the
rest.
SKATING PARTY: January 21, 1990 - Band Parents having cn:FfeP and
hot chocolate, Steve Bishop has his own van to spin records. The
Commission would l.iY.e to 1-iave snmeone out nn Fultnns Pond and
flood it for the party. Ice Date will. he January 28. 1990,
EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE:
New league - Everyone needs more information on the program.
January 22, 1990 will- talk mote about the program. Plavers can-
not rocei.ve any money because they wi.l.l jeopardize the amat.ure
status.
OLD BUSINESS:
Lorilee met with Tony Calci.a from North Attleboro Recreation
Department and Catherine White from A.AARP re the Tommy Mason Sum-
mer Camp. Discussed the elimination of the Summer. Camp in 1.990.
The hope is to expand the Summer Work Program. This may not meet
the needs of all. Mansfield children. Money is in the line item
to pay for the kids summer. camp - 1990,
$1.800.00 in gift account for swimming pool.
$ 1.3 million Capital Improvements - 1995 - 1996.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
MFF_.TT.NG ADJOTIRNFD:
9:30 P.M.
Ron motioned. Joe Ser•ond the mot.i,.nn.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Diane T.rov,
Cnmmission Secrelary
Ron Reeves, Commission Merl, Da i,e