HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 08/14/1989Members Present:
TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSA
50 West Street, Mar
MANSFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 1989 -- PAGE 1
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Chairman Stephen Jackson, Commissioners CharlofTve_�,
Scozzafava, Allan Johnson, Dick Nelson and Lorilee Fis
Parks & Recreation Director
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES:
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Letter from Fish to John Larch thanking him for tree lights for the
concerts
2. Letter from Robert Williams (115 Park St.) thanking the Recreation
Department and Commission for the Brass Ensemble
3. Letter from Jaycees to Fish about fundraiser for the fitness trail on
July 25
4. Letter from Fish to Jaycees thanking them
5. Dear Santa Letter
6. Letter from Fish to William Sarro thanking him and asking for money to
sponsor a trip for the summer camp program
7. Letter to Robert Cronin thanking him for help throughout the year
AGENDA: (Reviewed by Fish)
1 BASKETBALL STANDARDS: We have received no bids. The new adjusters are
MOTION: To hire Campisino
(Scozzafava - Nelson - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
Fish states that there will be no doors in the bathrooms, only
curtains. Someone will be at the bathrooms when they are open.
in and paid for - $1,672.
2.
ATTLEBORO AARC: Seven attending from Mansfield ($3,150).
The grant
application for reimbursement is approved by State.
3.
WEIGHTLIFTING: $8.00 left in the account
4.
NOVEMBER 4 SHOW: Everyone approved of Ann Marie's working
in the
kitchen. Scozzafava is to do the advertising for the show.
She is to
go to Mansfield True Value and purchase what she needs and
charge it to
the town.
5.
SUMMER CAMP: 125 (full-time and part-time) participants.
Scholarship
money ($3,800) is not transferred yet.
6.
FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM: Fish has not had time to work on it.
7.
SWIMMING PASSES: Fish has not had time to send letters to
Recreation
Directors on passes for residents.
8.
BASEBALL LIGHTS: Poles and lighting are up. Electrical work
will be
done for Thursday 8/17/89.
9.
BATHROOM QUOTES: Albertini - $1,650.
Campisino - 600.
MOTION: To hire Campisino
(Scozzafava - Nelson - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
Fish states that there will be no doors in the bathrooms, only
curtains. Someone will be at the bathrooms when they are open.
MANSFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 1989 -- PAGE 2
10. AMICI DONATIONS: $475.00 to date in swimming pool fund. Jackson
passed the thank you letter to Scozzafava who read it aloud.
11. BUDGET: Town Manager, Dwyer, told Fish to use FIN COM
recommendations.
12. OFFICE FOR CHILDREN - "FAMILY EXPO": Fish has not heard on what we
will be asked to do. She requested commissioners to think of ideas.
13. REQUEST TO SELECTMEN FOR FIFTH COMMISSIONER: Two people have applied.
1. Pat Burns
2. Ronald Reeves
Fish talked to Max Voltaro in re: Burns. He can be appointed but
cannot vote on Basketball Subjects.
Jackson asked Claudia Vasquez, Recreation Commission Secretary, to ask
Elinor to post position again.
14. RECREATION & PARK SUMMARIES: Fish gave presentation to Board of
Selectmen, Town Manager and Fin Com. Fish and Jackson were pleased
with the presentation.
15. TOWN MANAGER'S MEMO: Charlotte read aloud. RE: Raising $10,000. for
program supervisor and to reimburse general fund.
16. List dates of upcoming events.
FITNESS TRAIL IDEA: Vasquez asked to write letter to Jaycees
FUNDRAISER SUGGESTIONS:
1. Hayride - Steve & Mary Hughes (826-1681) Canton, MA
2. "Old Broads" Basketball Game - Women employed by town vs. young
loiterers
3. Dances: "Pre - School", "Elementary", "Playing Cards"
4. Car Wash
5. Park hang out marathon
6. Golf tournament
7. Mini Courses - jacks, jumpropes, etc.
8. Kite Day
9. Vegas night
10. Shopping/Babysitting Day
11. Craft Fair - tell people's fortune
COMMISSION SECRETARY POSITION: Vasquez asked to send a letter to Maureen with
everyones name and signature thanking Maureen for her time and effort.
Scozzafava wants to post the position and stay with the two secretary system.
MOTION: To allow Claudia Vasquez to
basis until January 1, 1990.
(Jackson - Johnson - Nelson,
VOLLEYBALL COURT: On hold by Jaycees
fill in as Commission Secretary on a trial
in favor; Scozzafava opposed) VOTED
SIGNS: Scozzafava feels we need larger and bolder signs stating park hours and
no alcoholic beverages allowed.
VOLUNTEERS: Precedent has been set for volunteers to do work in park.
OPENSPACE MASTER PLAN:
MOTION: To send Dick Lewis, Conservation Director a letter of acceptance.
(Scozzafava - Johnson - Nelson; all in favor) VOTED
MANSFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 1989 -- PAGE 3
JAYCEES: Fish asked to write a letter to them. RE: Presentation at Park at
next meeting.
NEXT MEETING: September 11, 1989 at Memorial Park at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting
(Scozzafava - Nelson - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
Respectfully submitted by:
Claudia C. Vasquez
MINUTES APPROVED:
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