2008-11-12 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading ~ L0, OWN s `'K 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 p 141, t Ittj 11A FAX: (781) 942 - 5441 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942 - 9075 READING RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES November 12, 2008 -Town Hall Berger Room Attendance: Chris Campbell, Rec. Committee Member, Kate Kaminer, Rec. Committee Member, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Rec. Committee Member, Nancy-Linn Swain, rec. Committee Member, Beth Claroni, Rec. Committee Member, Adam Chase, Associate Member, John Feudo, Recreation Administrator C. Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. J. Feudo informed the Recreation Committee that due to Travel Basketball tryouts minutes for the October meeting would not be ready until the December 10th meeting. K. Kaminer and N. Swain opened the meeting with a review of Rachel's Challenge. Both felt the program was excellent, powerful and effective. Travel Basketball Update J. Feudo discussed the Travel Basketball tryout process and a couple of the minor issues that arose over the 4 nights. Overall the program will have 17 teams with close to 200 kids participating. always most people are very satisfied and happy with their placement. A special thanks to Kate Chris, Adam, Mary Ellen, Nancy and Frank for helping out with the evaluation process. Killam Field Master Plan As J. Feudo went over the specifics for the Killam Field Master plan. This plan was developed with input from both the Principal of Killam. School and the President of Youth Baseball of Reading. The plan basically calls to shift the ball field back approximately 20 feet closer to the parking area with a new and improved backstop. The plan also calls for renovation of the current play structure and the creation of new K-2 structure. Both of these areas along with the swing set area will have an ADA path connecting them. As part of the process the Recreation Committee will hold a public hearing for the master plan at it's January meeting. As a side note, Youth Baseball of Reading has committed to purchasing the new backstop once the plan is approved and implemented. Administrator's Report J. Feudo reported that the Halloween Parade was a great success. Thanks to the Reading Police Department, Reading Fire Department, FORR, Town Pizza and IMAX for their support and participation.