1999-11-10 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Recreation Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 10, 1999 : 2 8 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:35 PM irk &nfe. ence Room of Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Alan Beaulieu, Chairman Jack Downing, Kate Kaminer, Vice Chairman Dave Bryant and Claire Bolger. Also in attendance were Associate Members Sudie Faye, Bernie Winne and Mark Nelson. Ms. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, October 13, 1999 meeting. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion, minutes approved 5-0-0. Sturges Park Playground Renovation In attendance were the following neighbors: Nancy Dieselman - 181 Walnut Street Louis Canligiuri - 159 Pine Ridge Road Valerie Sachetta - 141 Pine Ridge Road - Spokesperson L. McGonagle -140 Pine Ridge Road Peter Collins -171 Pine Ridge Road The Sturges Park neighbors came to the meeting with an open mind and were looking for information about the renovation plans. Questions were raised about painting the existing swing sets and placement of the baby swings. The Committee explained that the existing - sandbox would be removed from the park. Although the neighbors were not opposed to an enclosed slide they would prefer a lower/wider toddler slide. The neighbors would also like to have a steering wheel placed on an existing platform. Placement of a sitting bench was also requested for the site. Overall the neighborhood was pleased with the playground set-up. One resident did express concerns regarding the cleanliness of using wood carpet as a protective surface. Another resident expressed her wishes for a seesaw at the new playground. Those in attendance requested to see the final playground proposal. Mr. Connelly will mail each resident in attendance a copy of the proposal. The neighbors had a number of other concerns regarding the park in general: L Adjust timing on winter ice skating lights. 2. Parking timbers and splinters. 3. Placement of benches at the park. 4. Maintenance of steel cables near the fire hydrant. 5. Repair of the water fountain (hard to turn on/off). The Committee explained that the project was scheduled for June/July of 2000. The neighbors exited the meeting at 8:15 PM.