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Recreation Committee Minutes
Wednesday, September 8, 1999
The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:4 0 PM in the Conference Room
of Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Alan Beaulieu,
Chairman Jack Downing, Kate Kaminer, Sue Cavicchi, Dennis Lucyniak and Vice
Chairman Dave Bryant. Also in attendance were Associate Member Sudie Faye and
Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly.
Ms. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, August 11, 1999
meeting. Mr. Beaulieu seconded the motion, minutes approved 5-0-1.
Town of Reading Youth Sport Disciplinary Policy
Mr. Connelly stated that he has received feedback from the following organizations:
Reading T-ball, Reading Women's Sports, Reading Men's Softball and Reading Youth
Baseball. Mr. Lucyniak reviewed his organizations draft disciplinary policy. Mr.
Connelly explained that there would only be one Town wide policy and not individual
policies for each organization. The Committee recommended inserting the following
statement in the Recreation Committee policy, "this policy supercedes any individual
organization's disciplinary policy."
Mr. Beaulieu motioned to acknowledge Reading Youth Baseball for submitting their
draft disciplinary policy to the Committee by September 1, 1999, seconded by Ms.
Cavicchi, approved 6-0.
Mr. Connelly stated that he would continue to seek feedback from the remaining
organizations.
Committee member Lorraine Salter entered the meeting at 8:00 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS
Fall Brochure: The Committee reviewed the new brochure.
Symonds Way: The Committee discussed the scheduling and _ development of the
Symonds Way field site.
Spence Farm: Mr. Connelly reviewed the plans for a soccer field at Spence Farm.
K. Davis Letter: Mr. Connelly and the Committee reviewed a complimentary letter from
a Reading Recreation parent.
Upcoming Events: Mr. Connelly reviewed his need for volunteers for some upcoming
Recreation Department events.
Basketball and Ski Registration - Clair B., Bernie W., Dave B., Kate K., Jack D.
Cross Country Race - Bernie W., Jack D.
Mr. Connelly explained that he would need at least 12 volunteers for the 10/16
registration.
Recreation Administrators Report
Mr. Connelly reviewed the report with the Committee.
Joshua Eaton School Playground: Mr. Connelly and the Committee discussed resident
comments regarding the new playground.
French & Spanish School: Mr. Connelly reviewed the status of the new program.
Fall Concert: Mr. Connelly reviewed plans to offer a November concert at the Parker
Middle School.
Roller Hockey: Mr. Connelly discussed the status of the Roller Hockey Program with the
Committee.
Reading Aquatics Advisory Board: Mr. Bryant stated that he had not been contacted
regarding a meeting schedule. Mr. Connelly passed on the request from the B.O.S. to
have the Reading Aquatics Advisory Board submit an annual report. Ms. Salter stated the
YMCA Board was meeting next week and hoped to bring up the advisory board issue.
Tennis Courts/Tennis Lessons: Mr. Beaulieu discussed his concerns with evening court
availability at the Birch Meadow Tennis Courts during the Reading Recreation adult
lesson season. The Committee discussed placing signage on the courts that would be used
to inform people of court availability.
Mr. Connelly and the Committee discussed Courtney Gillman's tennis program. The
Committee agreed that Courtney did an excellent job with the instruction portion of the
program. Mr. Connelly stated that he would like Courtney to be more accessible to
program participants. The Committee discussed suggesting to Courtney the possibility of
e-mail or dedicated office hours. Mr. Connelly will discuss these suggestions with
Courtney.
Ms. Kaminer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Bryant, and approved 7-0.
The Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:00 PM.