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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-13 Recreation Committee MinutesY fr ~{M A a Recreation Minutes July 13, 1994 The Recreation Committee meeting came to order at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room of the Town Hall. Committee members attending, Fred Conover, Sue Cavicchi, John Pacino, Kate Kaminer, Ed Hanley, Gordon Richards, Lorraine Salter, and Christopher Campbell. Also in attendance was associate member David Bryant and Recreation Administrator Joe Connelly. Minutes on June 9, 1994 were approved as presented on a motion by Campbell, seconded by Conover 8-0-0. Discussion on selectmen interview of new associate member David Bryant and standing members Kate Kaminer and Lorraine Salter. Discussed the questions being asked and the relationship between Recreation and the Selectmen. Mrs. Carroll was a no show. Pool Rules were discussed by the committee and accepted by the committee as they currently stand. Salter and Connelly discussed pool maintenance and finances. It was decided Connelly would keep a total of all money spent on the pool and present this to the Pool Task Force at there September meeting. Conover explained wear and tear on any pool is a nor- mal occurrence, committee agreed. Bill Carroll explained the happenings of the Reading Men's Softball Tournament held on 6/25. Major problems were Trash at Eaton, 8:30 starting time, and beer drinking after the tourna- ment. Carroll agreed to do the following: 1) Raise field directors from 1 to 2. 2) Raise maintenance help from 1 to 2. 3) Hire a police officer for a 5-hour shift 12-5 pm at Birch Meadow and Eaton. 4) Agreed to start game/practice no earlier that 10:00 this year. Kaminer challenged Carroll on this being an regular occurrence. Pacino against any starting time before the 12:00 start rule. Conover, Richards, Kaminer, Connelly all explained the phone calls being received as result of the tournament. Switched gears to beer drinking in general by the Reading Men's Softball Teams. It was decided to have Bill Carroll have managers of those teams who are in violation of the drinking rule be present at the August meeting. No shows would be suspended 1 along with those who would not comply with Recreaton's Policy. We will discuss with them how to stop the drinking that is cur- rently occurring after men's softball games. It was noted only a few teams are creating a poor image for the entire league. Issue of baseball practicing at Joshua Eaton opposite men's softball games. One situation was explained where the coach of the little league team refused to move. Connelly will call Paul Lucerto on this matter. Supervisor's Report Review Cavicchi asked about current special needs programs available. Connelly explained EMARC and it's CIT program. Other programs will be looked into for the future. Conover asked question on travel basketball fees. Connelly ex- plained how it has come to his attention that some of the travel team kids did not pay a registration fee last season. It was decided that all would be done to collect last year's fees. Also in the future, fees will be collected before any tryout takes place. Retreat was discussed on time and format. The idea of a retreat was thought to be a good time to put aside formalities and dis- cuss programming and committee/director roles. The Retreat will be tentatively planned for Thursday September 29th. Joe will talk with Peter and try to find an. adequate facility and time. Connelly and Kaminer will also get together. with the facilitator to discuss the format of the retreat. Sug- gestions on who the facilitator will be are welcome. Hanley, Richards, and Salter will try to generate possible candidates. Pacino motion to accept Supervisor's report, Hanley seconded mo- tion 8-0-0. Discussed EMARC Funding situations It was first thought no deci- sion was decided upon. Richards pointed out past minutes which showed Recreation would pay those in need all money beyond the regular $105 camp fee. Kaminer explained current situation with EMARC and their funding needs. It was decided Recreation will stick with the original agreement and fund money beyond the $105 camp cost. However Recreation will deal directly with the parents of the Reading children attending the Sail Program. Salter discussed Roller Hockey idea and it's need. 2 Committee agreed on seeking out possibility on making Bear Hill Site a Roller Hockey Arena. If Possibility was not there then the site should be suggested for soccer fields. Salter made Mo- tion, Seconded by Kaminer 8-0-0. Connelly discussed need for Recreation goals for the Town Manger. Committee explained they would like to keep the goals already in place by the recreation goal sub committee which met last year. Connelly explained need for T-Shirt judge volunteer. Campbell ac- cepted the challenge. Hanley motion to adjourn, seconded by Kaminer 8-0-0. Meeting ad- journed at 10:40 PM. Joseph J Connelly Recreation Administrator v" 3