1997-02-12 Recreation Committee Minutes

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t.. Recreation Committee Minutes February 12, 1997 RECEIVED TO IN GLERK REtACf G> Ir3 SS. 37 All I The Recreation Committee meeting came to order on Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 7:35 PM in the Conference Room at the Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included John Pacino, Chris Campbell, Dave Bryant, Sue Cavicchi, John McGrath. Also in attendance was Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Reading Residents in attendance included Cheryl Schaitel and Debbie McCully. Bryant made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, January 08, 1997 meeting Pacino seconded the motion, approved 5-0-0. Committee members Claire Bolger, Lorraine Salter, and Kate Kaminer entered the meeting at 7:45 PM. In Line Skate/Skate Board Area: Connelly introduced Reading resident Cheryl Schaitel to the Committee and explained Mrs. Schaitel's original roller blading proposal. Connelly explained that originally it was suggested that an existing recreational area be designated for in line skating. Connelly reviewed his conversation with the MIIA. Insurance regulations - require proper surfacing, equipment, supervision, policy and guidelines must be in place before any area is designated for in line skate / skate board use. Schaitel stated the need for such a facility in Reading. Schaitel reviewed an article titled "Have Yourself a Merry Little Skate Park." Connelly stated that the Town of Stoneham was presently in the process of building a skateboarding park, spearheaded by a private group of Stoneham residents. Schaitel discussed her conversation with D.A.R.E. Officer David Stemadis. Connelly asked if there was parental support in the community for such a facility? Schaitel responded that she had a list of nearly 20 parents in support of such a facility. The Committee discussed a possible location for a facility. Kaminer suggested that the Committee and Schaitel not let this concept die. Connelly suggested that Schaitel send Recreation a copy of the names of interested parents. Connelly and Schaitel will then set up a meeting of interested parents.