HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-14 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Committee Minutes
Wednesday, July 14, 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, Claire Bolger, Alan
Beaulieu, Dennis Lucyniak, Sue Cavicchi, Lorraine Salter, Jack Downing and Dave
Bryant. Also in attendance were Associate Members Sudie Fay, Bernie Winne, Mark
Nelson and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly.
Ms. Cavicchi made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, June 9, 1999
meeting, Mr. Beaulieu seconded the motion, approved 7-0.
Mr. Connelly reviewed his memo to Reading United Soccer regarding an incident at the
Longwood Place soccer field.
Committee member Chris Campbell entered the meeting at 7:48 PM.
Town of Reading Youth Sport Disciplinary Policy
Mr. Connelly reviewed the draft policy with the Committee. Mr. Connelly first reviewed
the draft version of league responsibilities. The Committee discussed the league
responsibilities. Ms. Cavicchi suggested that the Recreation Committee conduct a formal
hearing for any grievance overturned by an organizations Board of Directors. Mr. Bryant
agreed that the Recreation Committee should have final say in the matter. The Committee
asked Mr. Connelly to draft the language and insert it appropriately into the draft policy.
Mr. Connelly reviewed the Recreation Committee responsibilities. Mr. Downing
suggested that the title of the policy be changed so not to exclude the Reading Men's
Softball Organization. The Committee suggested titling the policy, "Recreation
Committee Field Use Disciplinary Policy". The Committee asked Mr. Connelly to make
the necessary changes.
OTHER BUSINESS
Halloween Parade
Ms. Fay and Mr. Connelly reviewed this new event with the Committee.
Recreation Administrators Report
Mr. Connelly reviewed the report with the Committee.
Reading Aquatics Advisory Board
Mr. Bryant and the Committee discussed the make up of the aquatics advisory board. The
Committee asked Mr. Connelly to find out when the first meeting will take place.
Mr. Campbell motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu,
approved 8-0.
The Recreation Committee adjourned at 8:45 PM.