HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/25/2009TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Non -Profit Gift Fund Committee
S'i`x NA Row, Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone (508) 261-7384
Fax (508) 261-7425
Non -Profit Gift Fund Committee Minutes
March 25, 2009
Members Present: Charles Boehm, Rose Bryant, Lorilee Fish, Kevin McNatt, Nancy Wall
1.The meeting opened at 7:07pm.
2. The minutes of March 11, 2009 meeting were accepted. Motion made by Chuck Boehm to accept
the minutes, seconded by Nancy Wall, all in favor.
3. Guests and their explanation of their request:
Ken Butler representing MMAS: Ken explained his grant request for lighting and equipment
purchases for the theatre part of MMAS.
Mike McDonagh and Kim Piro (Jamie's mother) representing The Jamie Fund: Mike and Kim
explained about "Disability Awareness Day" at QMS and MHS come autumn and the
enhancement of their website which is accessible to all for additional information on the "I
Care" program.
Beverly Via representing the UnCommon Theatre: Bev had to cancel due to another
commitment that came up. Her request for a new roof on the Hartwell School was approved
via email.
Laureen House representing the Beautification Committee: Laureen explained the initial
membership fee for "Keep America Beautiful" and the benefits of membership for the town.
Laureen explained where the benches and trash receptacles would be placed on the North
Common if the grant is approved.
4. The following requests were discussed and approved for:
Mansfield Animal Shelter: $2,000 to purchase backup parts for the HCAC system.
Mansfield Beautification Committee: $1,200 Membership in Keep America Beautiful
$6,4714 benches and trash receptacles for the North Common
Mansfield Park & Recreation: $6,100 stone steps at Memorial Park, at tennis courts and softball
field at the stone wall
The Jamie Fund: $1,500 to enhance website, $1,400 to supplement cost of speaker for the
Awareness Day.
MIDS: $1,717 various equipment
MMAS: $7,675 to purchase theatre lights, light boxes, new sound system
MYSA: $2,300 to purchase 4 metal picnic benches for Plymouth Street recreational facility
UnCommon Theatre: for a new roof on the Hartwell School, Mill Street — their storage facility.
Total: $36,363.00 Balance in account: $18.75
The following were denied:
Veterans': Request to replace the Veterans' Memorial on the East Common. Not the time to do
a project such as this.
Recreation Dept: Pulled request for carpeting in the office at the park.
Beautification Committee: Creation of a website, three "Welcome to Mansfield" signs.
Citizen's Scholarship Fund: Establish a new scholarship. This does not meet criteria for grant.
Spring Book Cemetery: Have not spent the $2,500 from last years grant which is the extension
of the water system.
MMAS: Request for a "Lead Gift" to start their current improvement campaign, a marquee, air
conditioners, literature for the campaign, insulation, carpeting. Resolved: any improvements
done to the building, that they could not take w/them, was a waste of money.
MYSA: Improvement to the refreshment stand apron at Plymouth Street Recreational Facility.
This should be a town projectlexpense.
5. Old Business: None
6. New Business: None
Motion made by Nancy Wall to adjourn, seconded by Chuck Boehm, all in favor.
Meeting ended at 8:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lorilee Fish, Secre ary Date
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Kevin McNatt, Chairman Date