HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-08 Recreation Committee MinutesRecreation Minutes
April 8, 1992
A meeting of the Recreation committee was held on April 8, 1992
in the Arnold Berger Room at Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell
St.,Reading. Committee members present included Chairman Joe
Giordano, Vice Chairman Kate Kaminer, Tom McGrath, John Pacino,
Fred Conover, Lorraine Salter, Edward Hanley, and Gary Roberts.
Also in attendance was Recreation Supervisor, Lesley Wexler.
A motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of March 11 was
made by John Pacino, and seconded by Kate Kaminer. The minutes
were approved unanimously 6-0-0.
Correspondence from Steve Rhodes of Reading Summer Softball, Mim
Jarema, the RMHS Field Hockey Coach, and Jessie Mraz of the "Y"
were briefly reviewed.
Supervisor's Report
Ms. Wexler summarized the Supervisor's report for March
1992. The major subject discussed was the Red Cross Swim Program
for the upcoming Summer. Ms. Wexler stated that only 50% of the
lessons were full and that perhaps we should offer the program to
out-of-towners. The committee discussed the idea, with F. Con-
over suggesting that an additional fee be charged to participants
from out of town. Chairman J. Giordano felt the idea worth pur-
suing, and a fee of $65.00 for out- of -towners was agreed upon.
F. Conover made a motion to approve the idea and fee of $65.00.
Tom McGrath seconded the motion and it passed with a vote of
6-0-0. J. Giordano made a motion to approve the supervisor's
report. K. Kaminer seconded the motion with a vote of 6-0-0.
CITIZEN INPUT
At 8:10p.m. Dom Orozco of Reading United Soccer came before
the committee, outlining his program and expressing his need for
one additional field within the town. Mr. Orozco explained that
due to the growth of the program, games are currently being run
at difficult times. He said that if one more field were made ac-
cessible, the organization would run much better. J. Giordano
said he understood Mr. Orozco's problem, yet would have to wait
to consider the request until the Field Assignment Sub-Committee
could meet again. Mr. Giordano said that he would work with the
sub-committee on this. Dom Orozco mentioned the condition of the
fields, particularly Parker Lower Field, being in very bad shape.
D. Orozco said the fields need a rest.
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J. Giordano suggested that Soccer should look forward to the
potential development of the Nike Site, as this could possibly be
developed in a Soccer field.
Mr. Orozco thanked the committee for their time and suggestions.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
At 8:50p.m. Lorraine Salter updated the Committee on the upcoming
2nd Annual Reading Tennis Open. Lorraine Salter stated that Ar-
nold Rubin of Atlantic Supermarkets will be a full sponsor of the
tournament. This money will be used to purchase T- Shirts which
are given to all entrants.
TEEN CENTER
Kate Kaminer summarized the Teen Center Sub Committee progress.
Kate stated that the March meeting was well attended and goals
were discussed. It was decided that Pearl St. was the most
suitable area. On March 8th, K. Kaminer and L. Salter met with
P. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, and Rita Mirkin, RMHS
Prinicipal. Peter Hechenbleikner said his goal is to sell Pearl
St. or to lease it, yet if it was not sold, he would consider
having the Teen Center in it.
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
J. Giordano reviewed the progress made so far. J. Giordano felt
it was an important worthwhile project, yet a bit untimely. He
said he has committments from some groups. A special thanks was
extended to Bob and Lorraine Salter for again volunteering for
another Recreation project.
F. Conover made a motion to adjourn at 9:50pm. T. McGrath :.2nd
the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-0.
Re- ectfully Submitted,
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Supervisor
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