1987-11-18 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading Massachusetts Chairman W. Hughes Recreation Department Minutes of November 18 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by W. Hughes. , Supervisor C. Copeland Members Present: W. Hughes, R. Coco, J. Donovan, J. Fallon, R. Fotino, K. Rybicki, J. Connelly Members Absent: Mr. Catalfamo - Fincom representative and P. Hichborn Present - Supervisor: Chris Copeland Secretary Claire Shea Citizens Present: Mr. Kevin Flatley, Mr. Joseph W. Nolan, Mr. A. Kendall Holbrook, Ms. Pat Keane, Mr. Jack Sweeney, Mr. T. O'Rourke, Ms Elaine McDonald, Ms. Margaret Griesmer Minutes A motion was made to accept the minutes of October 21, by Mr. John Fallon, seconded by R. Fotino. The vote was unanimous. ,-;brres~ondence Letters to Mrs. Morris, Peter Moscariello, Bruce Morang, Peter Heckenbleikner and Jack Conlon as a point of information were accepted. Motion was made by John Fallon and seconded by Richard Coco. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Kevin Flately was introduced, as were other interested parties present. Mr. Flately spmke on behalf of the group in regard to enclosing the present pool, or building a new structure for use year/round. Mr. Flately gave a number of reasons why, some of which were, not only could the young people have use of the pool, but also senior citizens, handicapped persons, sports programs, High School activities, formal swim team and others. A lengthly discussion followed, with many questions and concerns. The consensus was that many areas need to be investigated. The group will appoint a committee of three and meet with Chris Copeland and Bill Hughes in the near future. Recreation Division Report - September and October A motion was made by Mr. John Fallon to accept the Recreation Division Report, seconded by J. Donovan, the vote was unanimous. Bill Hughes and Chris Copeland reported they attended a dinner at Harrows for "Spinning Wheels". They were very impressed with the group and Mr. Drew Bililies. Policy Manual Chris Copeland will send out to the committee that portion of the Policy Manual to be discussed, two weeks before the meeting. Comments should be mailed to Chris. Mr. Fallon stated he would ike papers, (minutes, correspon.donce, so forth), mailed to committee members earlier than they alave been. The purpose of the Policy Manual being revised was discussed, at which point Mr. Hughes asked Chris to research, "if the Policy Manual is revised, will it be recognized"? Bill Hughes asked that a letter be sent to Town Manager, concerning this.