1999-09-08 Recreation Committee Minutes

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'ASS. Recreation Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 8, 1999 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:4 0 PM in the Conference Room of Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Alan Beaulieu, Chairman Jack Downing, Kate Kaminer, Sue Cavicchi, Dennis Lucyniak and Vice Chairman Dave Bryant. Also in attendance were Associate Member Sudie Faye and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Ms. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, August 11, 1999 meeting. Mr. Beaulieu seconded the motion, minutes approved 5-0-1. Town of Reading Youth Sport Disciplinary Policy Mr. Connelly stated that he has received feedback from the following organizations: Reading T-ball, Reading Women's Sports, Reading Men's Softball and Reading Youth Baseball. Mr. Lucyniak reviewed his organizations draft disciplinary policy. Mr. Connelly explained that there would only be one Town wide policy and not individual policies for each organization. The Committee recommended inserting the following statement in the Recreation Committee policy, "this policy supercedes any individual organization's disciplinary policy." Mr. Beaulieu motioned to acknowledge Reading Youth Baseball for submitting their draft disciplinary policy to the Committee by September 1, 1999, seconded by Ms. Cavicchi, approved 6-0. Mr. Connelly stated that he would continue to seek feedback from the remaining organizations. Committee member Lorraine Salter entered the meeting at 8:00 PM. OTHER BUSINESS Fall Brochure: The Committee reviewed the new brochure. Symonds Way: The Committee discussed the scheduling and _ development of the Symonds Way field site. Spence Farm: Mr. Connelly reviewed the plans for a soccer field at Spence Farm. K. Davis Letter: Mr. Connelly and the Committee reviewed a complimentary letter from a Reading Recreation parent.