1997-01-08 Recreation Committee Minutes

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The Recreation Committee meeting came to order on Wednesday, January 08, 1997 at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included John Pacino, Chris Campbell, Claire Bolger, Dave Bryant, Jesse Mraz, Sue Cavicchi, Kate Kaminer and Lorraine Salter. Also in attendance was Associate Member Dennis Lucyniak and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Reading Residents in attendance included Barbara Melanson, Debbie McCully, Ed Kosta, Peg Commttto, Margeret Cowell, Robin D'Antona (REAP), Nanette Matrullo, Rosanne DeFreitas, Carol Hollingshead, Brian Snell, Donna Rice, Phil Rando (YMCA), Marsie West, Carol Edwards, Kathleen Golini. Pacino made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, December 11, 1996 meeting. Salter seconded the motion, approved 6-0-2. New Business: Connelly reviewed the agenda. Reading Recreation opened the public hearing on the recommended 1997 Summer fees. Connelly reviewed the intended goal for 1997 Summer surplus and explained how that amount was calculated. Recreation Committee Minutes January 08, 1997 Connelly reviewed and summarized each Summer program and answered Committee questions. Pro ram Regular Camp Junior Camp Jr. CIT Swim Lesson Open Swim Theater in Green Touch of Class Clinics Field Fees Special Events Recommended Fee $136,$72 $85,$45 $100,$60 $80, $100 (CWS) $1.50, $3.50, $6 $25,$45,$75 $40,$70,$100 Free Free 15% of Gross Same Same Comments Increase due to increased salary ex. Increase due to increased salary ex. New Program for 7th and 8th Gr. Pool can not afford to lose $4,000 This program dependent on weather, as estimated losing $6,000 with new fees Summerfest Sponsor Some sponsorship, cut last concert Second child discount for Summer Camp $5 _ Discount for Session 3 Swim if register when register for sessions 1 or 2