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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-09 Recreation Committee MinutesTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9070 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942-9075 Recreation Committee Minutes of August 9, 2000 meeting Town Hall Conference Room MEETING NOTES: Meeting was called to order at 7:53 PM A quorum was declared present. ATTENDEES: Jack Downing, Dave Bryant, Mary Ellen Stolecki, Susie Fay, Alan Beaulieu, Lorraine Salter, Associate Member GUESTS: Dave Chase, Tom Brukilacchia, Steven D'Agati, Jim Goodwin; Reading's Over the Hill Men's Soccer Team Approval of Minutes, Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Motioned to Approve: Jack Downing Seconded - Susan Fay Passed unanimously 5 - 0 CALL TO ORDER:Public Meeting Alan Beaulieu called to order a public meeting about the Reading Over the Hill Team special permit to use Collins Field on Sunday from 11:00 -1:00 PM Dave Chase, President of the Reading Team discussed reasons why the team should be granted permission to use Collins Field. Mr. Chase stated that everything went well this past spring with no complaints from the neighbors. It would be in the team's best interest to play their games in Reading 17 of the 20 players are from Reading. They did seek other sites like Austin Preparatory but that would cost too much. No abutters were presents to dispute this fact. Mr. Brunkilacchia stated that they are all Reading United Soccer Coaches and would do anything to maintain a good relationship with the town and community. Public Meeting was closed. Discussion Point of Opposition: This was thought to be a request only for the spring 2000 season. Motion to give the Over the Hill team permission to use Collins field and they must follow the Rules and Regulations outlined in the Field Permitting Policies as established by the Recreation Committee. Motioned by Sudie Fay Seconded by Dave Bryant Passed unanimously Motion to accept the dates and time listed in the letter for use of the soccer field. Motioned by Jack Downing Seconded by Mary Ellen Stolecki Passed unanimously Recreation Administrator Wayne Currie will send a letter to the Over the Hill Soccer team with a copy of the Field Permitting Policies OLD BUSINESS Discussion on Field Scheduling at Memorial Park The Committee should be mindful when permitting Memorial Park. The are concerns about safety issues. No place to park, children running into the street, parents letting their children out of the car and not walking with them, etc. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (See Attached) Discussion on the Credit Card System as it effects the Clinic Director who is employed by the Town or School Department. The credit cards are causing a few problems. If we accept Credit Cards for Clinic Directors who are employed by the Town or School, the Recreation Division has to cut a check to reimburse them for the money that was taken in. By law the Town cannot pay an employee as a contractor. They must be paid out of payroll at their regular salary. There are also conflict of interest questions. Motion to accept credit cards only for Reading Recreation direct program only. Ie..Camps, Sunday Basketball etc. Motioned by Dave Bryant Seconded by Sudie Fay Passed Unanimously Aquatics Report The Aquatics Subcommittee is now meeting. The YMCA will be installing a new sound system. The YMCA does not have the correct machine to properly clean the pool. The YMCA and Recreation Division will be working closely to discuss the summer season. The High School Swim schedule is set. Motion to adjourn Motion by Mary Ellen Stolecki Seconded by Jack Downing Passes unanimously 5-0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.