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Recreation Minutes
June 9, 1993
The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 8:00 pm,
Wed., June 9, 1993 in the Conference Room at Town Hall. Present
at the meeting were members Kate Kaminer, John Pacino, Lorraine
Salter, Fred Conover, Associate members Tom Zaya, Gary Roberts
and Supervisor Steve Kajander.
Approval of the minutes of March 10 was motioned by Fred Conover
and seconded by Lorraine Salter. The vote was 3 yes, 0 no and 2
abstain. A motion to approve the minutes of April 6 by Fred Con-
over was seconded by John Pacino and the vote was 5-0-0. A mo-
tion to approve the minutes of May 19th by Fred Conover ,
seconded by Lorraine Salter and the vote was 5-0-0.
Kate opened up a discussion about replacing Recreation Committe
members whose terms were up in 193. It was determined that Steve
Sullivan would be an associate member thus opening up one posi-
tion to be filled. Susan Cavicchi was re-elected and Gordon
Richards applied for re-appointment. The issue of Joe Giordano's
continued absence was briefly discussed, as was the inability to
get in touch with him. Tom Zaya stated that he wished to remain
an associate member, as did Gary Roberts.
The committee briefly reviewed the candidates for the open posi-
tion, with Fred speaking on behalf of Chris Campbell, Tom or Bob
Ohlson, and Lorraine bringing a new name to the attention of all;
Dave Bryant. She said Dave was interested but as of Wed. the 9th
of June an application for appointment to the board was not in.
The committee will let the Selectmen interview and go through the
correct procedure and supply a recommendation if needed.
Steve Kajander reviewed his Supervisor's monthly report at 8:45.
The committeed talked about getting involved in the running of
the exercise and weight room for the summer. Fred made a motion
to continue to gather information about staffing and custodial
usage. Lorraine seconded the motion and the vote was 5 in favor.
John Nawoichyk and the Continentals will move to Saturday night,
July 17 before the fireworks.
While discussing the Teen Center Events, John Pacino brought up
the idea of having a Splash Party on a bi-monthly basis at the
Memorial Pool during the summer, after the Family time. Lorraine
made a motion and Fred seconded it. The vote was 5 in favor, 0
against.
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Next the discussion centered around Old Business. Steve informed
the committee about having to replace 4 counselors and Kate
talked briefly about the agreement with the custodians for summer
usage of Coolidge. Lorraine gave an update on the Reading Open
Tennis Tournament and John an update on Summerfest.
Under new business, Gary Roberts proposed a Round Robin format
for the Birch Meadows tennis courts, to be held each Tues. and
Wed. nights from 5-8pm. The committee voted after a motion by
Lorraine and a second by Fred in favor of permitting 4 of the 6
courts for Round Robin play. It was felt by the committee that 2
courts should be left open for players not wanting to be involved
in double play. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 against.
Next the committee discussed the fees paid for field usage.
After, it was voted that Frank Lucas should be able to use a soc-
ceer field if it was available. The vote was 4 in favor and 1
opposed (John Pacino). Fred suggested that the fee of $5.00 was
outdated, and we should put in for a change of the amount under
certain conditions. The topic should go on a future agenda.
At 9:35, Fred made a motion for adjournment and was seconded by
John.
Respectfully Submitted
Steve Kajander
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