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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-09 Recreation Committee Minutesv Recreation Committee Minutes n August 09, 1995 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the 'Berger Room at the Town Hall. Committee members attending were, John Pacino, Dave Bryant, Sue Cavicchi, Gordon Richards, Andrew Viccari, and Chris Campbell. Also in attendance was Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Minutes of the July 12, 1995 meeting were approved on a motion by Pacino, seconded by Campbell, 6-0-0. Recreation Administrator's Report: Connelly reviewed the situation with extending weekend pool hours during a heat wave. Pacino stated that we should be flexible to better serve the public. Connelly explained that to extend hours on such short notice requires advanced planning. Immediate problems would be overtime hours, employee availability, and notifying the public. The Committee decided that the hours were adequate and have evolved from years of Recreation experience. Connelly discussed with the Committee the issue of making-up concerts that have been rained out. The Committee agreed to maintain the no make-up policy for concerts that are rained out. Connelly invited Committee members to attend the Second Annual Coming Together Dance on Friday, August 11. Connelly reviewed the Fall/ Winter brochure and answered questions from the Committee. Connelly summarized the First Annual Grant Memorial Pool Swimming Invitational. Connelly explained the Austin Prep. field possibility. The Committee discussed the feasibility of maintaining the fields properly. The Committee is concerned that the town will not be able to adequately maintain any of the Town fields if more fields are acquired. Connelly reviewed the up coming Baby Show and it's prize distribution. Connelly expressed his concerns with the running of the Baby Show. The Committee decided to see how this years event progresses and make a decision about next years event. The Committee will decide to either downsize or cancel the event. New Business: Connelly reviewed the Teen Commission Proposal with the Committee. Connelly explained to the Committee that the group was not a Commission and would have to be run as a Subcommittee. Pacino discussed the past Rocketeen group which was run in the same manner. The Committee gave their support for this project. Connelly will discuss details of running the group with the existing Teen Center Committee. The Committee held elections for the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Pacino nominated current Chairperson Kate Kaminer, seconded by Campbell, approved 6-0-0. Campbell nominated John Pacino for the Vice Chairperson position, seconded by Viccari, approved 6-0-0. Richards reviewed the decision of the Field Fee Subcommittee to invite Reading Sport Organizations to the September meeting. The Committee discussed the current and future maintenance of the fields. The Committee unanimously decided that "it should not be in the field maintenance business". There were no Subcommittee reports. Other Business: Bryant reviewed the success of the new LaCrosse Camp being run through Recreation. Bryant asked that Connelly contact the Chronicle to try to receive some publicity photos. Campbell discussed an altercation that occurred between R.M.S.B. and R.Y.S.B. R. Y.S.B. refused to move off the Playground field when R.M.S.B. had a game at the Street Field. Kaminer discussed this problem with League Director Frank Driscal. Connelly discussed with the Committee the R.Y.B. proposal to recondition Hunt Park themselves. The Committee would support this action only if it was understood, in writing, that scheduling authority over Hunt Park remained with the Recreation Committee. Pacino made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Richards, approved 6-0-0. The Recreation Committee was adjourned at 9:00 PM.