1997-10-08 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Recreation Committee Minutes October 08, 1997 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order on Wednesday, October 08, 1997 at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included Chris Campbell, Claire Bolger, Kate Kaminer, Lorraine Salter, and Dennis Lucyniak. Also in attendance was Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, September 10, 1997 meeting, Lucyniak seconded the motion, approved 5-0-0 New Business: Committee member Dave Bryant entered the meeting at 7:06 PM. Discussion of Recreation Revolving Fund Spending: Connelly reminded the Committee that the Recreation Division was anticipating a year end surplus of close to $18,000. Connelly explained that the Recreation Division must determine what to do with the surplus. Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner reviewed four options with the Committee: 1) Additional Clerical Help Hechenbleikner and Connelly explained the need for full time Recreation coverage during the busy registration times. 2) Increase Capital Expenditures Hechenbleikner stated that monies for capital expenses would help expedite playground improvements. 3) Reduce Recreation Program Fees Hechenbleikner and Connelly explained that reducing or flat lining fees would reduce year end surplus. Heckenbleikner cautioned the Committee about lowering fees or flat lining fees and then implementing sharp increases during poor fiscal times. Hechenbleikner recommends consistent incremental increases.