2001-01-10 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street '-,LIVED Reading, MA 01867-2685 F~EADIING, 2001 FEB IS A 8: 4 2 FAX: (781) 942-9070 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942-9075 Recreation Committee Minutes of January 10, 2001 meeting Town Hall Conference Room MEETING NOTES: Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM A quorum was declared present. ATTENDEES: Jack Downing, Susan Cavicchi, Claire Bolger, Chris Campbell, Bernie Winne, Lorraine Salter, Mary Ellen Stolecki, Dave Bryant, Kate Kaminer GUESTS: David Chase, Dennis Walsh, Jim Goodwin, and Steven D'Agati Approval of Minutes, Wednesday, December 13, 2000 Motioned to Approve: Susan Cavicchi Seconded: Chris Campbell Passed Unanimously Public hearing is now open (7:38 p.m.) Public Hearing on the Reading Adult Soccer Team Special Permit Request. The Reading Adult Soccer Team requested to use the Coolidge Middle School field for three soccer games on 4/22/, 5/13 and 6/3/0lbeginning at 11:00 AM. David Chase spoke to the Committee on behalf of the group. There are 15 members of the team who are Reading residents. Of that number, 5 players are coaches of youth teams in Town. They would like to contribute to the community in any way that they can. They have used the fields in the past without any problems or concerns from resident and do not anticipate any problems in the future. The size of the field is adequate. They were concerned that the size of the field might be too small but after speaking with Recreation Administrator Wayne Currie, the field is a good size. There was a concern from the committee about the team using the field when conditions are bad. The group mentioned that they would follow any guideline set up by the committee.