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Board of Selectmen 29 A It. 14
Date: 2014-09-29 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: School - Memorial High Location: Performing Arts Center
Address: 62 Oakland Road
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Chairman John Arena, members John Halsey, Kevin Sexton, Dan Ensminger
Members - Not Present:
Marsie West
Others Present:
Town Manager Robert LeLacheur, Joe D'Alession, Jeff Pierce
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Daniel Ensminger
Topics of Discussion:
Discussion/Action Items
Dugouts at Morton Field - John Halsey briefly introduced two members from the Reading
m Babe Ruth League, who were interested in presenting an idea to the Board.
Mr. D'Alessio and Mr. Pierce reviewed a request to build dugouts at Morton Field, according
to the attached PPT presentation. They asked that the Town do the demolition work of the
existing dugouts, and then the Babe Ruth League would fund and take care of the rest of
the project, with the permission of the Selectmen.
They emphasized that the new configuration would protect the players from the hazards of
foul balls first and foremost. In addition, during inclement weather both players and
equipment would receive some protection (from both rain and sun).
Mr. LeLacheur asked if there would be significant excavation work, and Mr. D'Alessio replied
there would not be, as the dugouts would be built above ground.
Mr. Ensminger asked about future maintenance, and both Mr. D'Alessio and Mr. Halsey gave
examples where chain link fences around town last a long time, and come with a 40 year
warranty.
Mr. Arena asked about snow damage, and Mr. D'Alessio replied that a Wisconsin firm makes
the dugouts they are looking at, so they have plenty of experience building in that type of
climate. Hr. Halsey noted that Symonds Field still looks like new.
Mr. LeLacheur noted that these plans as presented fit in well to the Birch Meadow Master
Plan. He also said that the Recreation Committee, who is currently charged with re-
evaluating that plan, unanimously endorsed this proposal at a recent meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Ensminger seconded by Mr. Halsey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to
approve the Proposed Dugout Construction at Morton Field as presented.
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Mr. Halsey thanked the Babe Ruth League for their support of both the project and the
youth in the community.
Mr. Ensminger moved to adjourn at 7.12pm, seconded by Mr. Sexton and passed
by a 4-0-0 vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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