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Home My WebLink About2009-06-10 Recreation Committee MinutesTown of Reading REC IIv'ED 16 Lowell Street T O ~ t' C L E K Reading, MA 01867-26gt X1''1 ' 1"I"~ )s. 2009 SEP 30 P 4. 31 FAX: (781) 942 - 5441 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942 - 9075 READING RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES June 10, 2009 Town Hall Conference Room Attendance: Chris Campbell, Rec. Committee Member, B. Winne; Rec. Committee Vice-Chairman, Frank Driscoll, Rec. Committee Member, K. Kaminer, Rec. Committee Member, N. Swain, Rec. Committee Member, Mary Ellen Stolecki,.Rec. Committee Member, M. DiPietro, Chairman, Eric Hughes, Associate Member, John Feudo, Recreation Administrator M. DiPietro called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. K. Kaminer made a motion to accept the minutes from the May 13, 2009 meeting. B. Winne seconded the motion. Motion passed in favor of accepting the minutes for May 13, 2009 by a vote of7-0-0. "Unapproved Lines At Parker Middle School Field" J. Feudo stated he was still trying to work out cost estimates on removal of the lines. One contract mentioned it might be close to $2,000 to remove the lines and repaint them as appropriate. The -committee -would-now-need-to-decide-whatthey-woui-d-recornmend to the-Board-of-Selectmen for----- action. F. Driscoll recommended tabling the issue until estimates come back. C. Campbell seconded the motion. The committee discussed and decided the cost to remove the lines was not going to change the outcome of their decision. F. Driscoll withdrew his motion. M. Stolecki made a motion for the Board of Selectmen as Park Commissioners to impose a fine to Reading United Soccer Club for the damage caused to synthetic field at Parker Middle School as it pertains to violation of Rule #1 under section 4.14.3 Field use rules. B. Winne seconded the motion. Motion passed in favor by a vote of 6-1-0. B. Winne made a motion that the fine amount be given back to the Recreation Committee to be used at the discretion of the Recreation Administrator. M. Stolecki seconded the motion. Motion passed in favor by vote of 6-1-0. Committee Reorganization N. Swain nominated C. Campbell as chairman. C. Campbell declined the nomination. READING RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES June 10, 2009 Con't C. Campbell nominated B. Winne as chairman and M. Stolecki as vice-chairman. N. Swain seconded the motion. Motion passes in favor B. Winne as chairman and M. Stolecki as vice- chairman by unanimous vote. Amplified Sound The Board of Selectmen asked the Recreation Committee to discuss and make any recommendations to the topic of amplified sound in the parks and playground facilities. The Recreation Committee discussed current policy which states the following; `RULE 3. No person shall, on any public park, playground, recreation or other area under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee in the Town of Reading, solicit the acquaintance of or annoy another person or utter any profane, threatening abusive or indecent language or loud outcry; or solicit any subscription or contribution; or have possession of, or drink any alcoholic beverages as defined by Chapter 138, Section 1, of the General Laws; or play any game of chance, or have possession of any instrument of gambling; or make an oration or harangue or any political or other canvass; or preach or pray aloud; or do any obscene or indecent act; or play any musical instrument or use any sound amplifier, except by written authority from the Recreation Committee or their designee. " The committee decided that the policy was sufficed. The committee felt trying to put a volume limit would be virtually impossible to enforce or police. J. Feudo stated he would make sure public park locations with electricity are locked down and accessible only be permit. J. Feudo stated the Rec. Division has an opportunity to bring back the open gym program. Carl McFadden has offered to volunteer and work as supervisor each night. The gym would be open from 7 PM - 9 PM on Monday and Wed evenings. The cost would be $3 for students up to college and $5 for adults. Non-participating adults may attend for free. All students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. J. Feudo gave a brief administrator's report. There were no sub-committee reports. F. Driscoll made a motion to adjourn. N. Swain seconded the motion. Motion passed in favor of adjournment by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM. submitted by: