1998-06-09 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Recreation Committee Minutes ` Tuesday, June 09, 1998 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Berger Room at Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included Dave Bryant, Jack Downing, Pam Andren, Claire Bolger, Alan Beaulieu, and Kate Kaminer. Also in attendance was Associate Committee member Bernie Winne, and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Thursday, May 14, 1998 meeting, Bolger seconded the motion, approved 5-0-1. Connelly introduced Alan Beaulieu as the newest Recreation Committee member. Connelly also thanked departing Committee members Pam Andren and Bernie Winne for their efforts during the last year. Fall Recommended Program Fees Connelly reviewed the FY99 Fall/Winter Program Fee Recommendations. Connelly summarized the financial operation of the Recreation Division for Beaulieu. Connelly explained that the Recreation Division must generate approximately $46,000 in surplus to operate at a break-even point. Connelly continued to review the report answering Committee questions. Winne pointed out that the Roller Hockey program had two different fees, $48 and $50, in the write up. Connelly explained that the recommended fee was $48 dollars. Committee members asked if Connelly could look into the Cedardale Sports Complex in Haverhill as a possible middle school early release trip. The Committee discussed the early release trip program. Connelly reviewed the clinic operations and the Committee's philosophy regarding clinics. Connelly stated that increased clinic offerings could increase the estimated clinic fee surplus this Fall and Winter. Connelly reviewed the Sunday Basketball and Travel Basketball program. Winne asked if the new travel program run by Carl McFadden would decrease participation numbers and revenue.