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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-10 Recreation Committee MinutesOn? Town of Reading Town of Reading r 16 Lowell Street `moo ~a~ Reading, MA 01867-2684 639° ~NC04QO~P RECREATION FAX: (617) 942-9070 (617) 942-9065 Recreation Minutes November 10, 1993 The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:30.pm., Wed., Nov. 10, 1993 in the Conference Room at Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members K. Kaminer, F. Con- over, G. Richards, J. Pacino, S. Cavicchi, C. Campbell, E. Han- ley, L. Salter, J. McGrath, associate members William Buckley and Tom Zaya, Recreation Supervisor, S.Kajander, citizens Sharon Drillio, Fred Capasso, Don St. Laurent, Paul Dodge, Joanne Gutierrez and Linda Goodemote. Approval of the minutes of Oct. 13, 1993 was motioned by J. Pacino and seconded by Conover. The vote was 7-0-0 for approval. John McGrath requested being removed from the Teen Center sub- committee. The vote was 7-0-0 to approve the request. Salter was added to the Teen Sub-Committee. The vote was 7-0-0 to ap- prove the request. Sharon Drillio, speaking on behalf of Pop Warner football, ad- dressed two issues. The need for a permanent home for the youth football team, and the small scheduling problem which occured on Sunday, with Pop Warner having a permit to use the High School practice field, and the band having use of the main football field. Conover noted that the problem was worked out, but Kaminer pointed out that the long term problem for Pop Warner footbal; i.e. having a home to call their own, still exists. Kaminer also suggested Parker as a possible site, but Hanley pointed out a soccer conflict and a water problem in the Fall. The Nike site, with a small shack for storage and food sales, would be the perfect solution according to Don St. Laurent. Sal- ter stated that the long range future of Washington Park is to make the field multi-purpose. After further discussion, it was agreed that Pop Warner should work with the school committee, and have a place on the Nike site committee. Cavicchi offered to talk to the superintendent, and also communicate with Coach Kaspzak about the importance of Pop Warner football as a feeder program for Reading High School football. She will then contact Fred Capasso with the information. The fee structure the Recreation Dept. uses to accompany field permits was reviewed by Kajander. Speaking on behalf of Ginger Butler and himself, he stated that the system and prices had run smoothly, and that the office had no problems to report. 1 Richards made a suggestion to increase the fee for out of town teams. Conover pointed out the difference between a family cookout and an organized team activity, and Richards pointed out that the town should not totally prohibit other teams from using our town for different events. Richards than made a motion to leave the fee structure as it stands, but for out of town or- ganizations (teams) interested in renting our fields, the fee will be $100 per game and the permit will be granted at the discretion of the recreation committee. Motion seconded by McGrath. Motion approved 9-0-0. Concerning the Pop Warner football program, Conover made a motion to grant Pop Warner the right to reserve the field for practice without any fee being charged; thus continuing as before, with payment for games only. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion approved 9-0-0. Next, Richards briefed the committee about the contents of the Drug & Alcohol meeting. He noted the possibility of a Drug. Free Weekend event being held before school vacation in April. Richards discussed speaker possibilities, parental participation and possible recreation committee involvement. At this point Cavicchi briefed the committee about the smoking issue involving public schools. There is to be no smoking inside or outside on school property. The school committee is currently reviewing ideas of ways to enforce the'smoking ban. Kaminer introduced a memo from P. Hechenbleikner to the Recrea- tion Committee regarding the use of alcohol during softball games at Birch Meadow fields. Campbell stated that the problem was most noticeable during 3 main weekends. These weekends involved tournament play with neighboring towns. Richards noted the ab- sence of trash cans at most of the fields, while Conover reiterated the fact that there should be no alcohol at any fields at any time. The committee suggested that Bill Carroll (Reading Men's Softball) attend to next committee meeting, to discuss ways to correct the trash and drinking problem. Kaminer introduced another memo from Hechenbleikner requesting that the committee establish goals for the upcoming months; goals which are both short term and attainable, as well as long range. Ed Hanley, John Pacino, John McGrath, and Kate Kaminer will form the sub-committee. Kaminer informed the committee of Hechenbleikner's approval of $3000 to be used in the Spring for the improvement of Morton Field. 2 Pacino passed out a copy of the Recreation Park Planning report to all members. This is the final report, and McGrath made a mo- tion to accept it as such. Conover seconded the motion. In favor 4-0-0. Linda Goodemote requested permission to address the committee. Goodemote raised the question of establishing "B1° traveling teams for the Saturday Leagues. Conover made a motion to expand the league to include "B" travel teams for grades 6,7, and 8 if gym time and coaches are available. McGrath seconded the motion. All in favor 9-0-0. Kajander will proceed in establishing the teams is possible. Kajander reviewed the tennis program for Reading Juniors. Salter motioned for Kajander to go forward and advertise the program through all the channels available and see what kind of response we get. Conover seconded the motion. All in favor 9-0-0. Salter made a motion to adjourn. Conover seconded the motion. All in favor 9-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Steve Kaj ander Recreation Supervisor i 3