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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-13 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Committee Minutes - 'r Wednesday, October 13, 1999 s. P 3- 29 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:3 0 PM in the Conference Room of Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Alan Beaulieu Chairman Jack Downing, Kate Kaminer, Dennis Lucyniak, Chris Campbell, Claire Bolger and Vice Chairman Dave Bryant. Also in attendance were Associate Member Sudie Faye, Associate Member Mark Nelson, Associate Member Bernie Winne and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Jack Webster from Reading T-Ball was also present. Ms. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, September 8, 1999 meeting as amended. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion, minutes approved 7-0. Committee member Lorraine Salter entered the meeting at 7:40 PM. Town of Reading Field Use Disciplinary Policy Mr. Connelly reviewed the draft policy with the Committee. Mr. Connelly stated that he did invite each league to send representatives to tonight's meeting to discuss the policy. Mr. Connelly stated that this policy would go into effect during the 2000 Spring season. The Committee spoke in support of the policy. Mr. Webster of Reading T-Ball shared his concerns with the Committee. The Committee discussed Mr. Webster's concerns of having violations carry over. The Committee and Mr. Connelly shared their views with Mr. Webster. Mr. Beaulieu made the following motion, seconded by Ms. Bolger, and approved 8-0. Move that the Reading Recreation Committee adopt the Town of Reading Field Use Disciplinary Policy. Review of Summer 1999 Report Mr. Connelly reviewed the 1999 End of Summer Report with the Committee. Mr. Connelly answered Committee questions and summarized his outlook for the rest of FY 2000. Mr. Bryant made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, and approved 8-0. Move that the Reading Recreation Committee accept the 1999 Summer Report as submitted. Clinic Credit Card Policy Mr. Connelly described why this policy was written. Mr. Connelly reviewed the policy with the Committee. Mr. Connelly summarized his conversations with Mr. Moscariello (Reading Baseball School) and Mr. Borgal (Super Sports). Mr. Winne suggested removing item #1 from the policy. Mr. Winne would like to see all programs in the Reading Recreation brochure have the same options for payment. The Committee discussed this with Mr. Connelly. Ms. Kaminer made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Lucyniak, and approved 8-0. Move that the Reading Recreation Committee adopt the Clinic Credit Card Policy as amended. OTHER BUSINESS Recreation Administrators Report Sturges Park Playground. Mr. Connelly and the Committee discussed placing this issue on the next agenda. Special Needs RFP. Mr. Connelly explained that this would be bid in April of 2000. Mr. Connelly asked the Committee for any feedback. Ms. Salter suggested that Reading Recreation meet with PAC 766. Odyssey of the Mind or OM: Mr. Connell updated the Committee on the statues of the OM program. Subcommittee Reports: Reading Aquatics Advisory Board: Mr. Bryant explained that the board would be meeting for the first time next week. Mr. Winne exited the meeting at 8:10 PM. Meadow Brook Golf Course Land Swap: Mr. Beaulieu reviewed the details of the meeting between the Town and Meadow Brook Country Club. The Committee discussed these details. The Committee thanked Mr. Beaulieu for his report. Ms. Kaminer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Bolger, and approved 8-0. The Recreation Committee adjourned at 8:35 PM.