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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-01 Recreation Committee Minutesi Town of Reading Reading, Massachusetts 01867-2693 (617) 942-0500 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 16 LOWELL STREET RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:40 PM at Room 204 of the Old South Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 1, 1989. Present at the meeting were Committee members Fallon, Kaminer, Fotino, Sullivan, Conover, McGrath, Swymer, O'Connor, Pacino, Mullen, Williams and Warnock. Also was staff member Cogan as well as Sandy Trainer.. A motion was made by Fotino and seconded by Swymer to approve the minutes of October 11, 1989 as presented. The motion passed 4:0:2. A motion was made by Swymer and seconded by O'Connor to approve the minutes of the Supervisor Subcommittee meeting of Oc- tober 6, 1989 as presented. Motion passed 3:0:0. A motion was made by Pacino and seconded by Kaminer to approve the Budget Sub- committee meeting of October 25, 1989 as presented. Motion was passed 2:0:0. A motion was made by Kaminer and seconded by Pacino to approve the minutes of the Master Park Plan Subcom- mittee of October 30, 1989 as presented. Motion passed 2:0. Summer Girls Basketball Camp - Cogan noted that Leyton was unable to attend the meeting but forwarded a written proposal. The fol- lowing suggestions/questions were presented: 1.) The age level should be those girls going into middle school grades. 2.) What is the proposed cost? 3.) Is Mr. Leyton aware of the 15% fee back to the Town? 4.) The scheduling of the girls gym needs to be checked as it is used by the "C" camp for rain dates. It was suggested that it be scheduled in the afternoon. Mr. Leyton was invited back to the next meeting to discuss these issues with the Committee. Discussion about the summer special needs program was tabled as there was no one present at that time. Open Recreation Policies - A consensus was reached that basket- balls would be given out to participants with a license held as 1 collateral. A motion was made by Pacino and seconded by Swymer that the program be open only to those high school age and older. The motion was defeated 3:4:1. A motion was made by Swymer that the program be open to high school age people and adults but a middle school student with a parent may participate. There is to be one parent for each middle school age person; both pay the ap- propriate fee. The policy would be on a trial basis until January. The motion passed 8:0:0. A motion was made by Warnock and seconded by Fotino that the gymnastics and free weights area are to be off limits but the universal equipment may be used. The motion passed 7:1:0. Ski Program Cogan gave an update on the new ski program. Swymer and O'Connor volunteered to run the sign up December 2. Special Needs Summer Program - Sandy Trainer was present to give her opinion of last year's program. She noted that the Committee took a quick major step in opening the program and was to be com- mended. However, she noted the following shortfalls: 1.) The availability of special needs participation was not noted in the flyer and therefore there was a low turnout. 2.) There was no individual parent discussions with each of the children. 3.) The same results could have been achieved without that position. 4.) The field trips were not well supervised. 5.) The Special Needs Supervisor was enthusiastic but inex- perienced. 6.) There is the need for a more explicit role and respon- sibilities for the person. Master Park Plan Subcommittee Report - Pacino gave a summary of the Subcommittee's discussion. A motion was made by Warnock and seconded by O'Connor that the following priority list be for- warded to the DPW for construction projects: 1.) Hunt Field Backstop 2.) Relocate the Washington Backstop 3.) Resurface the pool 4.) Bleachers at Coolidge Soccer Fields 5.) Refurbish Pearl St. infield, if the Town keeps the property. 6.) Glen Meadow - Sturges sprinkler system. The motion passed 7:0:0. 2 Ems` m FY91 Budget - A discussion was held concerning the budget prepared by staff. A motion was made by Warnock and seconded by Swymer to approve the budget as presented. Motion passed 6:0:1. Other Business - Cogan presented a list of subcommittee member lists and requested additions and deletions. She also requested work phone numbers to enable staff to reach committee members if necessary. Swymer noted that the lighted softball field was being used without permission by a men's group. A discussion was held concerning the enforceability of Committee rules. It was suggested that perhaps the Board of Selectmen could adopt the rules as the Park Commissioners. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM. Respectfully submitted Ruth L. Cogan Acting Supervisor 3