2018-07-10 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Orq 0 Town of Reading 9 „ e Meeting Minutes RECEIVrL) ICWN CLERK READiPin MA, Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 9H1 OCT -9 PN 6: 23 Recreation Committee Date: 2018-07-10 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Conference Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Discussion Session: General Session Attendees: Members - Present: Dan Foley, Emily Sisson, Rich Hand, Chuck Robinson, John Parks, Eric Gaffen, Mary Ellen Killion (associate), Michael Coltman (associate), Patrick Sheeran (associate) Members - Not Present: Mike DIPietro, Adam Chase, Lori Russo, Kate Kaminer (associate) Others Present: Genevieve Florente - Recreation Administrator Angela Binda Jean Delios Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Genevieve Florente Topics of Discussion: D. Foley opens up the meeting at 7:10pm. Existing committee members and new committee members give introductions. D. Foley states at the June 12, 2018 meeting there was'no quorum and that discussion points need to be revisited for votes. E. Sisson states that since F. Driscoll had passed away before the meeting and that the committee innocently thought the quorum was 4 and not S. She continues to say that the committee would have elevated M. Killion had they been aware that the quorum always had to stay at S. She said that as a result, the minutes are just discussion points from the June 12, 2018 meeting. E. Sisson asks G. Fiorente about the approval process for the discussion. G. Florente states that she just asked L. Gemme the process and she indicated it is a board decision. Committee decides to start with agenda item of nominating a new chair and vice-chair. R. Hand nominates E. Sisson as chair. C. Robinson seconds. D. Foley states he thinks E. Sisson Is an excellent choice. Motion passes 6-0. M. Killion states that she thinks R. Hand would be a great vice-chair. J. Parks nominates R. Hand for vice-chair. E. Gaffen seconds. Motion passes 6-0. G. Fiorente presents an amplified sound permit she received for Arts Reading submitted on behalf of Amy Lannon from the library. She states that the amplified sound request is for Saturday, October 13`^ from 10am-2pm on the Town Common and the group would like to use speakers and equipment for performances. C. Robinson states that he can reach out to performing arts at school to see if they may want to be involved in event. C. Robinson also asks if groups typically come in for amplified sound. G. Florente says sometimes yes, if the event is going to be very large. She states that since she talked to A. Lannon about details Page I 1