1998-08-12 Recreation Committee Minutes

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G~ Dom` Recreation Committee Minutes P ° Wednesday, August 12 1998 r 2 tl 4 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included Alan Beaulieu, Sue Cavicchi, Chris Campbell, Dave Bryant, Claire Bolger and Lorraine Salter. Also in attendance were Associate Committee member Marc Nelson, Associate Committee member Bernie Winne, and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Cavicchi made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, July 08, 1998 meeting, Campbell seconded the motion, approved 6-0-0. Committee member Dennis Lucyniak entered the meeting at 7:45 PM. Connelly reviewed his role as Acting Department Head of Community Development. The Committee discussed RUS request to not fill Castine Field for public skating during the Winter of 1998/1999. Connelly asked the Committee two questions: 1) Do you have enough information to make a decision on this issue? 2) Would you like to hold a public meeting on this issue at our September meeting? Campbell suggested that a public hearing be held. Cavicchi suggested that Connelly advertise a time limit for discussion on this issue. Bryant suggested that holding a public hearing will assist Recreation in dealing with residents concerns. Beaulieu stated that it should be made clear that this decision is for one year and will be evaluated after such time. The Committee will hold a public hearing on this issue at the September meeting. Connelly asked the Committee for nominations for a Committee representative to the Open Space Committee. Committee member Jack Downing entered the meeting at 8:05 PM. Salter nominated Downing for the position, seconded by Cavicchi, motion approved 8-0- 0. Connelly discussed conversations with the Reading Band Parents regarding the use of a lighted field for marching practice on Wednesday evenings during the Fall.