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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-11 Recreation Committee MinutesTOWN OF READING MASSACHUSETTS Recreation Division Chairman Wm. Hughes, Jr. Minutes of May 11 1988 Supervisor C. Copeland The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. by Wm. Hughes, Jr. Members present: Wm. Hughes, Jr., P. Hichborn, R. Fotino, C. Rybicki, J. Connelly, L. Warnock, J. Fallon, J. Donovan, R. Coco Members not present: C. Catalfamo Associate Members: K. Kaminer Present: Supervisor - C. Copeland Secretary: C. Shea Minutes C. Copeland recommended to strike the Washington park note from the Old Business of the April minutes. A motion was made by and seconded by L. Warnock to accept the minutes with C. Copeland's recommendation. 6 in favor. 2 abstained. Correspondence Spinning Wheel information was distributed and discussed. A memo to Ted McIntire of companies interested in bidding for the Hunt Memorial park equipment and/or Exercise Trail was distributed. C. Copeland asked the committee to inform her of other.companies which might be interested. The Arts Council notified the supervisor that $1500 was granted from the Arts Lottery to hold the "Touch of Class" concerts again. A suggestion was made to investigate a new method for selecting concert bands, such as the Woburn City Band. The director lives in Reading and his name is John , living on Summer Avenue. Parking at Town Hall is permitted in designated stalls and there has been a problem with people parking in the neighboring residence's parking area. P. Hichborn submitted his resignation as a recreation committee member. He is moving his family to North Andover. A vacancy will be posted with the Town Clerk and the Selectmen's Office will be informed. Summer 1988 Programs C. Copeland went through all the programs and procedures for all offered programs for the 1988 season. A question from J. Fallon in regards to restricting camp size was raised. There will be a ,restriction of 20 boys and 20 girls for each camp. Recreation committee members were encouraged to be in attendance at registration, Saturday, June 4, 1988, from 8 am. - 12 noon, at Coolidge Middle School. The possibility of having a tennis program was asked. C. Copeland is in touch with the appropriate persons to organize. J. Connelly had heard from a previous summer employee questioning when he will be notified of upcoming employment. The supervisor will contact. Old Business R. Fotino asked the status of the pool. It is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend for weekends until school ends June 24; then also evenings, 3 pm. - 7 pm. There are possible mechanical problems with the pool and contractor. Ted McIntire is to update Bill Hughes on the status. Walkways around the pool have sunk over the winter. The kickboard is finished at the Birch Meadow area. Bud Dickey and his crew from the Public Works department did a great job. The kickboard will be dedicated next Tuesday, May 17, 1988. May 24, 1988, has been named Reading Track Day by the Selectmen. A reception at Coolidge Middle School to honor the boys varsity track record of 152 straight wins (17 years) will be held that evening. The MIAA will be there to present a plaque. Former captains and teams members are encouraged to attend. B. Hughes questioned the status of,summer employment for recreation. The supervisor said everything was fine. She is looking for more swim instructors. The diving board structure will be removed before swim instruction begins. New Business The summer program registration was again announced. J. Donovan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:27pm. P. Hichborn seconded the motioned. All in favor.