1999-07-14 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Recreation Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 14, 1999 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room of Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Claire Bolger, Alan Beaulieu, Dennis Lucyniak, Sue Cavicchi, Lorraine Salter, Jack Downing and Dave Bryant. Also in attendance were Associate Members Sudie Fay, Bernie Winne, Mark Nelson and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Ms. Cavicchi made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, June 9, 1999 meeting, Mr. Beaulieu seconded the motion, approved 7-0. Mr. Connelly reviewed his memo to Reading United Soccer regarding an incident at the Longwood Place soccer field. Committee member Chris Campbell entered the meeting at 7:48 PM. Town of Reading Youth Sport Disciplinary Policy Mr. Connelly reviewed the draft policy with the Committee. Mr. Connelly first reviewed the draft version of league responsibilities. The Committee discussed the league responsibilities. Ms. Cavicchi suggested that the Recreation Committee conduct a formal hearing for any grievance overturned by an organizations Board of Directors. Mr. Bryant agreed that the Recreation Committee should have final say in the matter. The Committee asked Mr. Connelly to draft the language and insert it appropriately into the draft policy. Mr. Connelly reviewed the Recreation Committee responsibilities. Mr. Downing suggested that the title of the policy be changed so not to exclude the Reading Men's Softball Organization. The Committee suggested titling the policy, "Recreation Committee Field Use Disciplinary Policy". The Committee asked Mr. Connelly to make the necessary changes. OTHER BUSINESS Halloween Parade Ms. Fay and Mr. Connelly reviewed this new event with the Committee. Recreation Administrators Report Mr. Connelly reviewed the report with the Committee. Reading Aquatics Advisory Board Mr. Bryant and the Committee discussed the make up of the aquatics advisory board. The Committee asked Mr. Connelly to find out when the first meeting will take place. Mr. Campbell motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, approved 8-0. The Recreation Committee adjourned at 8:45 PM.