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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-10 Recreation Committee MinutesThe meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:35 pm Wednesday March 10, 1993 in the Conference Room of Town Hall. Present were Vice Chair Fred Conover, members Gordon Richards, John Pacino, Sue Cavicchi, Ed Hanley, associate member Carl ' McFadden. In addition were staff Ruth Cogan and guests Bob Lynch, Paul Lucerto and Kate O'Hearn. The minutes of February 10, 1993 were approved 4:0:1 with one change suggested by Conover. Cogan went over the Supervisor's Report. The Pizza Hut fundrais- ing program was discussed. It was noted that it is not a Reading business. Conover noted that it would be a good program for a particular sports program but not for this Committee. The con- sensus was that we would not pursue this program. The request of a band to sell their tapes at their Sunday concert was discussed. Richards felt that it was ok, Cavicchi felt that it was fine as long as it is not aggressive, Pacino was not-in favor of it and Lynch noted that the fundraising group for Under- standing Handicaps does it already. A motion was made by Cav- vichi and seconded by Hanley that the entertainers at Sunday eve- ning and Wednesday afternoon events should be allowed to sell products related to their groups. The Recreation Revolving Fund would get a percentage or flat fee as negotiated by the Recrea- tion Supervisor if possible. Motion passed 4:1:0. Cogan noted that the ski program is over for the season. She was the monitor one week for the parker bus as both monitors' families had the flu. New Business Assignment of fields: Hanley and Richards noted that they had gotten through only the spring field assignments; the summer fields will be ready for the April meeting. McFadden asked who took precedent for field assignments. It was noted that School events always took precedent. Richards went over the field requests. A recess was held while hanley and Richards went over the schedule. Steve Sullivan arrived. Cogan left to attend Finance Committe meeting concerning FY94 budget. The meeting reconvened. A motion was made by Pacino and seconded by Sullivan to approve the recommendations of the Field Subcom- mittee for assignment of fields for the spring session April, May and June. The motion carried 6:0:0. School Dept - as requested Reading Youth Baseball - approved for spring, also the June 6 All-Star game from 11 am - dusk Mr. Wilson - as requested Swymer - as requested Men's Softball - as requested Gregorowicz Barrows May 5th - as requested Soccer - as requested Mr. Natale - as requested Metcalf and Eddy request for tennis court field - May 1 - June 30 requested approved as April 29 - June 24 Senior League - April - June approved with the following changes: no earlier than 12:30 pm on Saturdays in April and May, same for Sundays April - June. In June Saturday 11 am starts are ok Youth Softball - approved with following modifications: street field Monday - Friday 5:45 pm - dusk, Saturay 9 am - dusk All-Star Game June 19 lighted field after checking with the High School Sundays Sturgis field beginning at 12:30 April 25 - June 20 (Saturday, 9 am - dusk) A discussion was held about charges for the fields that perhaps we should charge per hour rather than per game. It was decided that it was an important issue and should be an agenda item on a future agenda. Teen Center Committee Report: They are planning a night out on Firday March 12 at the YMCA. There will be a limit of 75 kids; a movie, pizza and soft drinks are planned. Master Recreation park Subcommittee: Pacino noted that they have put off their meeting until March 17. They have no report at this time. Summer Program Registration: will be held at the Reading Public Library (sic); volunteers are needed. Appointment to the Drug and Alcohol Council: Gordon Richards will serve as the Committee's representative. The tennis tournament will be held on June 26 and 27. Skating Rink Lights: Committee felt that the lights should be shut off as early as possible as skating is over for the season (at Cogan's discretion). Supervisor Hiring: 32 applications were received. the subcom- mittee recommended 10 for interviewing. Reading residents are automatically interviewed. Bear Hill Evaluation committee appointment: It was noted that members saw this committee mentioned in the newspaper with the Recreation Committee included as a member. No information has been given to the Committee on this at this time. Cavvichi noted that the School Committee was not in favor of the combined Recreation/ Summer School Supervisor position as they felt it was not good for the School Dept, the School Dept would not have input into the selection of the supervisor or the process, a Reading teacher could not be hired. They were more inclined to support a combined Recreation/Adult Education Super- visor. Meeting adjouned at 9:30 pm after a motion by Sullivan. Respectfully submitted, j &J Ruth L. Cogan Acting Recreation Supervisor