HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-09 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Committee Minutes
Wednesday February 9, 2000
Recreation Committee
Present: Nelson, Downing, Kaminer, Lucyniak, Beaulieu, Bryant, Bolger,
Salter.
Vote to accept 1/12/00 minutes 6-0.
Field Permit Request
Requesting 11 AM
David Chase was present to discuss OTH Soccer League
10:30 AM - on application
Jack Downing reviewed the request of the Over the Hill leagues. He
explained the format of the league and the request for 11 AM.
Lorraine Salter asked about negative effects of the league not being able to
play on Reading Fields.
Dave Chase said he ran article in paper and residents have called and said
they were able to participate. Also Town Pizza is a sponsor and they'll have
meetings there. Have a web site. Players also coach I town. Were on wait
list for 2 years. Negatives are traffic. Other teams come in total of 3 cars.
League includes Pepperell, North Reading, etc. Asking for only four dates.
Mr. Winne asked about all away games if they cannot get the permit.
Dave Chase passed out a pamphlet describing the league and the request.
Motion to close hearing on use of field AB 1, KK2 7-0.
AB - motion to grant a special permit on a lyr basis pending annual review
for 10:30 am; KK2 and pending availability of field and pending agreement
between OTH Soccer League and RUS that the OTH vote 6-2-0.
Mark Nelson asked about a moratorium on new leagues? AB said no, but
that's a good point.
Women's soccer are going to try to work in under Reading United Soccer.
Laws rules - look @ - important to allow recreation.
Kate will vol. For subcommittee.
March agenda- Tennis dates- Reading Tennis Open space issues to
committee - get Rec. Comm. Copies of their portion of open space plan.
Jack Webster - T-Ball - progress on Jack Webster is ceasing solicitation of
funds. They are pursing this fundraising group.
Look @ other committees - Rec. policies to deal w 5010 3 organizations -
Perhaps have a board like other organizations. Dennis has tallied to his
- board about putting it under umbrella of RYB.
JD 2 10:05 PM