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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm. 09/10/2019Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes RE' EIVED September 10, 2019 1 �'N' "L -RI; S OFFICE pp1 Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Linda c AOev �lerkAE§:Asthaver Sherri H. Gurnon; Director, Mansfield PgrNN ,_Ar4g"ation Mary Sellner; Assistant Director ManteFtEPark$i8t 1lexieation 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:14 PM. 2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting from July 23, 2019. Mitch Bregnard requested from the Recreation Commission, clarification of the motion on the Ace Archer's suspension of their permit that was voted on at the July 23, 2019 Recreation Commission meeting. He wanted to be sure he understood that when Ace Archers' permit ends, and if they choose to reapply, if Ace Archer's is suspended or if Tom Herrington is suspended. Sherri Gurnon stated that Ace Archer's permit expired in mid -August, and that Mr. Herrington, who owns Ace Archers, can reapply for the 2020 season. Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Mitch Bregnard. Motion passes, 3-0. 3. Visitor: At 620pm, Kevin Dumas, Town Manager, attended the Recreation Commission meeting to give an update on the Plymouth Street Playground. Mr. Dumas stated that Sherri Gurnon approached him regarding the changes in expenses for the Plymouth Street Playground due to the changes in the ADA compliance regulations. The playground changed from about a $100,000 to a 300,000 project. When the expenses went that high, he felt that Ms. Gurnon should receive help and that they should seek some professional advice. Mr. Dumas suggested Waterfield Design Group as he has worked with them in the past. Ms. Gurnon shared that Craig Miller from WDG, was very knowledgeable and after she gave him her ideas of what we were looking for, fully understands the value of a playground to the community and those that utilize them. After the Recreation Commission puts together an idea of what they would like in the playground, Mr. Dumas would like'a conceptual picture done for the Recreation Commission to approve, and then take it to Town Meeting for a vote. 4. Facilities: Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission of the upcoming use of facilities: • Special Olympics- Eric Archambault Plymouth Street Turf Field- soccer practice, Sundays, September 8 - October 6, 4:00-5:00pm • MUASC- Mitch Bregnard, Plymouth Street Turf & 11vl 1 Grass Fields August 25 — November 10, 8:00am-12:00pm • Norton Youth Football- Pre -season practice use of Hutchason Field Norton Board of Health has closed all fields due to FEE • Rosary Rally for our Nation- Suzette Sullivan, North Common October 12. 12:00-3:001)m 5. Old Business: -Sherri Gurnon informed the Recreation Commission that a program room is still in a "wait and see" hold. It is contingent on what happens with the COA moving into the old Police Station, and the old COA space be given to the Parks and Recreation. This will be a long process as the Police Station has to be brought up to code which may mean tearing it down and rebuilding. -Ms. Gurnon asked that the board consider waiving April Pascarelli's fees for Sunday Yoga. Ms. Pascarelli has had very low attendance. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve waiving April Pasearelli's fees and revisit the idea if she should return next year. Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 3-0 -Sherri Gurnon gave the Recreation Commission the Summer Camp attendance numbers over the last three years to show the continued growth of the program. Because of this, Ms. Gurnon stated that the camp may hire additional camp counselors for the summer of 2020. This will allow more children into the camp as many were turned away. 6. New Business: Sherri informed the Commission of: -The Memorial Park Baseball/Softball Fields need to undergo maintenance work. Jay Beckett requested that the work be done. An explanation of the work and a quote for the work was given to the Recreation Commission. The quote was drawn up by North Turf, Inc. Sherri Gurnon informed the Commission that no money has been spent on these fields in 10 years plus. They need to be repaired, improved and cleaned up. Motion: By Linda McCabe to approve the moving forward with the recommended work needed on the Memorial Park Baseball/Softball Fields. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3-0 -The Memorial Park/Plymouth Street Tennis Courts will undergo crack sealing. Jay Beckett recommended Neil R. Feeley, Jr. from J.G. Coffey Co. He has worked with him before. Ms. Gurnon stated that there are big cracks in the courts which are becoming a hazard. This is a safety repair as the cracks are dangerous. Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the repair work at the Memorial Park/Plymouth Street tennis courts. Seconded by Mitch Bregnard. Motion passes, 3-0. -The Little Kicks Resident/Non-Resident enrollment worked without incident. The program is full with only 8% non-residents enrollment. - Halloween Costume Swap will be Wednesday, October 16`h, 4:00-7:00pm in the Parks and Recreation Office. -Halloween Parade will be Saturday, October 26dr, 2:00pm, South Common. 7. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6:00 PM. To be held at the Town Hall. 8. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 PM. MS/shg;9/28.doe:5:reccom f:rec:msword 2 L abC Date Commission Clerk MS/shg;9/28.doo:5:rcccom f:rcc:msword