1993-11-10 Recreation Committee Minutes

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On? Town of Reading Town of Reading r 16 Lowell Street `moo ~a~ Reading, MA 01867-2684 639° ~NC04QO~P RECREATION FAX: (617) 942-9070 (617) 942-9065 Recreation Minutes November 10, 1993 The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:30.pm., Wed., Nov. 10, 1993 in the Conference Room at Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members K. Kaminer, F. Con- over, G. Richards, J. Pacino, S. Cavicchi, C. Campbell, E. Han- ley, L. Salter, J. McGrath, associate members William Buckley and Tom Zaya, Recreation Supervisor, S.Kajander, citizens Sharon Drillio, Fred Capasso, Don St. Laurent, Paul Dodge, Joanne Gutierrez and Linda Goodemote. Approval of the minutes of Oct. 13, 1993 was motioned by J. Pacino and seconded by Conover. The vote was 7-0-0 for approval. John McGrath requested being removed from the Teen Center sub- committee. The vote was 7-0-0 to approve the request. Salter was added to the Teen Sub-Committee. The vote was 7-0-0 to ap- prove the request. Sharon Drillio, speaking on behalf of Pop Warner football, ad- dressed two issues. The need for a permanent home for the youth football team, and the small scheduling problem which occured on Sunday, with Pop Warner having a permit to use the High School practice field, and the band having use of the main football field. Conover noted that the problem was worked out, but Kaminer pointed out that the long term problem for Pop Warner footbal; i.e. having a home to call their own, still exists. Kaminer also suggested Parker as a possible site, but Hanley pointed out a soccer conflict and a water problem in the Fall. The Nike site, with a small shack for storage and food sales, would be the perfect solution according to Don St. Laurent. Sal- ter stated that the long range future of Washington Park is to make the field multi-purpose. After further discussion, it was agreed that Pop Warner should work with the school committee, and have a place on the Nike site committee. Cavicchi offered to talk to the superintendent, and also communicate with Coach Kaspzak about the importance of Pop Warner football as a feeder program for Reading High School football. She will then contact Fred Capasso with the information. The fee structure the Recreation Dept. uses to accompany field permits was reviewed by Kajander. Speaking on behalf of Ginger Butler and himself, he stated that the system and prices had run smoothly, and that the office had no problems to report. 1