1993-09-08 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Recreation Minutes September 8, 1993 The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:30pm, Wed., Sept. 8, 1993 in the Conference Room at Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members K. Kaminer, J. Pacino, F. Conover, G. Richards, S. Cavicchi, C. Campbell, E. Hanley, L. Salter, new member John McGrath, Rec. Supervisor S. Kajander and associate members T. Zaya and Bill Buckley (also new). Also present at the meeting were Lynn Mahoney, Jerry Pothier, Rene Dion, Steve Hines, Robin D'Antona, and Drew Bililies. Approval of the minutes of July meeting was motioned by Pacino and seconded by Cavicchi, The vote 8-0-1 in favor with new mem- ber John McGrath abstaining. The first issue under New Business to be discussed was Lynn Mahoney and her proposal for a Special Needs Basketball program for the Fall. Lynn explained her involvement in the Challenger Baseball Program, its success and the need to carry over our in- volvement with these children throughout the year. Jerry Pothier was in attendence to support the idea of basketball for Special Needs Kids. The program would run Friday nights between 6:30- 7:30 at Barrows school for children ages 8-18. Kate stipulated that the program had to be self-providing, ie: pay for itself, and Gordon suggested a fee for the program would be a good idea. Fred added that if there appeared to be a problem raising the money needed (approx. $350. for program) maybe Friends of Reading Recreation could help out. Jerry Pothier thought that money would not be a problem. Conover motioned to approve the program and have it be included with other programs offered by Reading Recreation. Salter seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-0 in favor. Next up a discussion concerning the relationship between Read- ing Recreation and R.E.A.P.. Steve Hine, A REAP Committee Mem- ber, talked briefly about his hope that REAP and Reading Recrea- tion could continue to support one another, iron out some of the problems and generally work together toward a stronger, better overall relationship. Rene Dion added support and understanding, also explaining the importence of a continued care program for the Town of Reading. Steve Kajander commented on some ad- ministrative problems and Robin D'Antona summarized what she felt REAP meant to the community. After continued dialogue, everyone agreed that there were two issues.. The first issue included holding spots for our summer camps open for REAP parents to enroll there children in: ie: should we guarantee x number of spots; is this fair to everyone in the Town of Reading with children etc. The second issue would 1