1995-08-09 Recreation Committee Minutes

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v Recreation Committee Minutes n August 09, 1995 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the 'Berger Room at the Town Hall. Committee members attending were, John Pacino, Dave Bryant, Sue Cavicchi, Gordon Richards, Andrew Viccari, and Chris Campbell. Also in attendance was Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Minutes of the July 12, 1995 meeting were approved on a motion by Pacino, seconded by Campbell, 6-0-0. Recreation Administrator's Report: Connelly reviewed the situation with extending weekend pool hours during a heat wave. Pacino stated that we should be flexible to better serve the public. Connelly explained that to extend hours on such short notice requires advanced planning. Immediate problems would be overtime hours, employee availability, and notifying the public. The Committee decided that the hours were adequate and have evolved from years of Recreation experience. Connelly discussed with the Committee the issue of making-up concerts that have been rained out. The Committee agreed to maintain the no make-up policy for concerts that are rained out. Connelly invited Committee members to attend the Second Annual Coming Together Dance on Friday, August 11. Connelly reviewed the Fall/ Winter brochure and answered questions from the Committee. Connelly summarized the First Annual Grant Memorial Pool Swimming Invitational. Connelly explained the Austin Prep. field possibility. The Committee discussed the feasibility of maintaining the fields properly. The Committee is concerned that the town will not be able to adequately maintain any of the Town fields if more fields are acquired.