2016-04-05 Recreation Committee Minutes -Draft

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Town of Reading Meeting Minutes ftCElVri] CLERK Board - committee - commission - council: 2111OCi - Recreation Committee 9 PM 6: I I Date: 2016-04-05 Time: 0730 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: Public Hearing on Field Fees Session: Joint Meeting Attendees: Members- Present: Kate Kaminer, Frank Driscoll, Michael DIPietro, Jeanne Borawski, Daniel Foley, Richard Hand Members - Not Present: Others Present: Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: John Feudo Topics of Discussion: DRAFT COPY Hearing - Recreation Fees - Joint Meetina with Recreation Committee - Community Services Director John Feudo, Jenna Fiorente and Recreation members Kate Kaminer, Frank Driscoll, Michael DiPietro, Jeanne Borawski and Daniel Foley were present. The Recreation Committee called to order. John Halsey noted that he is a regular user of fields so he will not be part of the discussion. Frank Driscoll asked Mr. Halsey repeatedly why he participated in the field lighting talks at a previous Selectmen's meeting. John Halsey noted that was because it was a much broader discussion and he did recuse from some of the discussion. He pays for fees for field use so he will recuse himself tonight. Daniel Ensminger reminded Frank Driscoll that the whole board agreed with the priorities set for the lighting. John Halsey recommended that Frank Driscoll look at the minutes and he will see how much he had to say. In fact, he only spoke on one safety question that was brought up by the Recreation Committee. He will refrain from discussion tonight and Mr. Halsey left the room. The Secretary read the hearing notice. John Feudo noted that the fees need to remain somewhat reasonable. The goal is to cover costs but keep it reasonable. Fees were last changed in 2006 when they were increased by $7000 to $20,000. He noted that the admin/scheduling of fields costs are approximately $25,000. The revolving fund pays for electricity, minor repairs and portable restrooms. The proposed Increase will bring the fund up to $60,000. DPW support is $20,000; Administrative support is $25,000 and minor repairs $15,000. John Feudo noted that notable changes Include in town fees increased from $10/$12 to $12/$14 per player; non-reading residents increased from $20/hour to $30/hour for field passes; the fee was Increased from $75/hour to $100/hour for Collins Field; and resident Page 1 1