Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-12 Recreation Committee MinutesTown of Reading Massachusetts Recreation Department Chairman Supervisor W. Hughes C.Copeland Minutes of October 12, 1988 Mrs. Kathy Rybicki, in the absence of Mr. William Hughes can ea the regular meeting of the Recreation Committee to order at 7:40 P.M. on October 1-?, 1988. Members present: K. Rybicki, John Fallon K. Kaminer, Beth White O'Connor J. Connelly. D. Fotino L. Warnock Associate Members present: J. Paclho, T. McGrath G. Condon Present: Supervisor - C. Copeland Secretary - C. Shea Also present: Mr. Dan Lynn - Karate Tournament Proposal Peter Moscariello - Permanent Bases Proposal Minutes A motion was made by Mr. John Fallon to amend the minutes of September 14 1983, to read, (page 5 - under, Mr. P. Hechenbleikner - Town Manager in addition to the disappointment of the committee regarding Mr. Hechenbleikner`s changing the pool hours, the committee feels the Town Manager ( Mr. Hechenbleikner), exceeded his authority to change the policy without any consultation with the committee. Further Mr. Fallon stated Mr. Hechenbleikner's action was in violation of the Town Charter, hence his action was illegal. Mr. Larry Warnock moved to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Beth White O'Connor secondea the motion ana the vote was unanimous. ` Mr. Dan Lynn - Karate Tournament Proposal J. Conne 1 1 y made a rr:ot 1 on to grant the proposal presented by Mr. Dan Lynn to run a Karate Tournament at Hawks Fielahouse on a date yet to be determined, in March, April or May of 1989. Custodial and police fees will be covered by the Tournament. 10% of the gross will be paid to the Recreation Division, Unless changed by the Recreation Comrnitr,ee. Mr. Fotino seconded the motion. The vote was unan imous. Mr. Peter Moscarielio - Permanent Bases Proposal Mr. John Fallon moved to grant the proposal presented by Peter Moscariello to install permanent bases at Morton r'ie a. The motion was seconaea by Beth White O'Connor. The vote was F to i, with Mr. L. Warnock abstaining. Barbara Hollis - Girls Basketball Proposal Barbara Hollis was scheduled to appear before the committee to present a Girls Basketball -Proposal. She was unable to attend and Chris Copeland attempted to reply to questions posea by the committee members. The in-depth questioning concerning the proposal prompted Mr. Connelly to ask that the committee proceed as far as possible and come back to the November meeting with more details. CGCreapondence Mr. John Fallon moved to accept all correspondence, seconded by Mr. L. Warnock. The vote was unanimous. Received - A memoranaum from Peter Hechenbieikner regarding peddlers. A note of explanation and thank you from Phil Vaccaro, "Soccer Doctor Camp", with a check in the amount of $298.00. This amount represents 10% of tuition fees. Revised Town of Reading Management calendar. A ietrer from the Finance Committee informing the Recreation Committee, aue to the reduced size of the finance committee, from 15 to 9 members, they ao not have the manpower available to maintain liasons with each committee in town, however, if at any time you want to have a finance committee member attend a meeting, please contact Mr. Donald Alien. A thank you letter and token payment in the amount of $50.00 from the Metro Boston Commissioner of Amateur Association for use of field lights, Acknowledgement of payment in the amount of $1,000.00 to the music performance trust funds. A thank you letter for the use of Reading facilities this past summer, from MassbanK. A memorandum from P. Hechenbleikner regarding a missing book. Enclosed, also find a copy of letter sent to Reading United Soccer Club, attention Mr. Michael Haley, in regard to trash at. Parker Middle School lower field. Chris Copeland forrile11y requested that Reading United Soccer purchase trash barrels immediately to alleviate the existing problem. Current Programs C h l C _Fpe l a.na fti.rn i sI?etas an u.Pc_!a,te Of C:ii.r r .nT pr ts!gr a.t`i!o De 1 ng offered by the Recreation Division. They include Basketball, Volleyball and Open Recreation at Hawk's Fieldhouse. Mr. Fallon requested any elaboration on the Basketball Travel Team be tabled until next months meeting (November), at which time all pertinent data would be avaiiable for committee review. faster Park Plan Mr. R, Fotino, chairperson of the Master Park Plan indicated initial work has begun at his committee level on the Plan. He enlisted the on-going support of his committee members, as the accumulation of a great deal of data will be required ana it is quite necessary to be as thorough as possible to make the Plan meaningful. The next committee meeting will be on October 19. A visit to parks and facilities is planned for October lard at 7:3p 0 A.M. Oid Business Chris Copeland informed the committee that in regard to the Community Playground, we are still waiting for the deed to Memorial Park. Chris Copeland also informed the committee that in regard to the Wading Pool, we are waiting for information from the Department of Public Works. The Exercise Trail should be completed by November 21st New Business Town of Reading Birthday Celebration The Committee agreed that the Birthday Celebration does not come under the Recreation Division at this time. There being no further business, Mr. Fotino moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M. Beth White O'Connor seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous,