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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-12 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 12, 1999° The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room. Committee members in attendance included Sue Cavicchi, Chris Campbell, Claire Bolger, Alan Beaulieu, Dennis Lucyniak, Dave Bryant and Lorraine Salter. Also in attendance were Associate Member Sudie Fay and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Mr. Campbell made a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, April 14, 1999 meeting, Ms. Cavicchi seconded the motion, approved 6-0-1. Committee member Kate Kaminer entered the meeting at 7:48 PM. APPOINTMENT TO AQUATICS ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Connelly reviewed the agreement between the Town of Reading and the YMCA regarding the Aquatics Advisory Board. The Committee discussed the importance of this position. Ms. Salter nominated Dave Bryant to be the Reading Recreation Committee representative. The nomination was seconded by Ms. Kaminer. The Committee approved Dave Bryant's appointment to the Reading Aquatics Advisory Board on a 7-0-1 vote. NEW CLINIC DIRECTOR REFERENCE CHECK FORM Mr. Connelly reviewed the new form that will allow Reading Recreation to check the references of new clinic directors. The Committee reviewed this new form. REQUEST FROM READING UNITED SOCCER FOR CAMP FEE EXEMPTION Mr. Connelly reviewed the oral request from Reading United Soccer for a one year exemption to the new "Non-Reading Recreation Camp/Clinic Field Fee Policy". Mr. Connelly explained that R.U.S. had already signed the agreement with the company that conducts their summer soccer camp. Mr. Connelly reminded the Committee that this new policy was not implemented to hurt R.U.S.. Mr. Campbell made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, approved 8-0. Move that the Reading Recreation Committee grant the Reading United Soccer organization a 1-year exemption from the new "Non-Reading Recreation Camp/Clinic Field Fee Policy". OTHER BUSINESS Program Collaboration: Mr. Connelly reviewed his proposal to the North Reading Parks Director regarding the youth roller hockey program. Mr. Connelly reviewed the benefits of such a collaboration. The Committee discussed the proposal. The Committee agreed that this type of collaboration would benefit both communities. Mr. Connelly reviewed future ideas to collaborate with the Stoneham Youth Commission. Associate Committee Member Mark Nelson entered the meeting at 8:12 PM. Pony Lemuel Babe Ruth Lea: Mr. Connelly reviewed some issues between Pony League and Babe Ruth League. The Committee discussed these issues. The Committee discussed the equitable distribution of fields and the change from the original Babe Ruth philosophy. Address Requirement: Mr. Connelly expressed his embarrassment from the lack of attendance at the Asthma and Allergies Lecture. Mr. Connelly and the Committee discussed the communication channels between the Committee and the league coaches. Mr. Connelly suggested that each league be required to submit the names and addresses of their coaches so that the Recreation Division can distribute information directly. Mr. Connelly discussed this issue with Mr. Lucyniak. The following motion was made by W. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Bryant, and approved 8-0. Move that the Reading Recreation Committee require field users to provide a mailing list of league coaches to the Recreation Division before field permits will be issued. Board Meeting: The Committee and Mr. Connelly discussed next months meeting with the Board of Directors of the youth sport organizations. The Committee discussed different options regarding punishment for rule infractions. Ms. Kaminer suggested that we first ask for the league's cooperation before we threaten them with new policies. Recreation Administrators Report: Mr. Connelly reviewed the report with the Committee. Mr. Connelly discussed the success of the Duck Tour Trip. Mr. Connelly discussed the success of the summer registration numbers. Ms. Salter asked for the Tennis Tournament to be placed on next months meeting agenda. Mr. Campbell motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Salter, approved 8-0. The Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:30 PM.