HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-11 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Committee Minutes
Wednesday, August 11, 1999
The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room of
Reading Town Hall. Committee members in attendance included, Alan Beaulieu,
Lorraine Salter, Jack Downing, Kate Kaminer and Dave Bryant. Also in attendance were
Associate Member Bernie Winne, Associate Member Mark Nelson and Recreation
Administrator Joe Connelly.
Ms. Kaminer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, July 14, 1999
meeting. Mr. Downing amended the minutes. Mr. Beaulieu seconded the motion to
approve the minutes as amended, approved 5-0.
Mr. Connelly reviewed the "Letter to Editor" regarding the Grant Municipal Pool and
YMCA Aquatics Facility.
Town of Reading Youth Sport Disciplinary Polic~
Mr. Connelly reviewed the changes to the draft policy with the Committee.
Committee Elections
The Committee discussed the election process. The Committee discussed the positives of
having a healthy change in the Chairperson position. The Committee discussed having
the existing Chairperson serve as Vice Chairperson the following year to give the
Committee consistency and stability.
Ms. Kaminer nominated Jack Downing for the position of Chairperson, seconded by
Mr. Beaulieu, approved 5-0.
Ms. Kaminer nominated Dave Bryant for the position of Vice Chairperson, seconded by
Mr. Downing, approved 5-0.
Pop Warner Special Permit Request
Mr. Connelly discussed the special permit request with the Committee. Mr. Connelly
spoke to the uniqueness of the situation. The Committee discussed placing emphasis on
no intercom use before 1 PM.
Ms. Kaminer motioned to approve the request as proposed with the understanding that
there shall be no intercom/public address system use prior to 1 PM. This motion was
seconded by Dave Bryant, approved 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Recreation Administrators Report
Mr. Connelly reviewed the report with the Committee.
Reading Aquatics Advisory Board
Ms. Salter discussed the opening of the new YMCA aquatics facility
Ms. Kaminer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, approved 5-0.
The Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:00 PM.