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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-12 Recreation Committee MinutesTown of Reading, Massachusetts P Recreation Committee Chairman Superintendent John Fallon John B. Pacino Minutes of December 12 Members Present: J. Fallon, J. Donovan, B. Hughes, C. Rybicki, G. Nihan, P. Hichborn, G. Shannon A quorum being present, the meeting began at 7:30. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted. Mr. Fallon introduced the new Town Manager, Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, at the December meeting. Mr. Fallon also welcomed Mr. Catalfamo, the new finance committee representative. Mr. Rosco was promoting a wrestling team for Monday and Thursday nights at the field house for 5th and 6th graders for a fee of $10. A decision will be made at the January meeting.z-. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from EMAR stating they will to one of the Recreation Committee Meetings, also was enclosed. Bill Hughes motioned to change one dates to make it possible for a representative to possible for a representative to attend, action w was unanimous. try to get a representative a funding request of our monthly meeting attend. If it is not ill be taken. Vote REPORT -REVIEW SUPERINTENDENT STATUS The superintendents position will be changed in the future- with an increase in salary, and more responsibility given to the position. The position will be available for one year at a time. The Town Manager will send the committee candidates for the position. REVIEW FOR FY 1988 BUDGET - G. DONOVAN Mr. Donovan presented the 1988 budget that was approved by the sub-committee. Mr. Donovan motioned to approve page one of the 1988 budget as is, Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. voted- 6 to 1. Mr. Hughes motion to accept page two as is, Mr. Nihan seconded the motion. Voted- unanimous. Mr. Donovan motioned to accept page three as is, Mr. hughes seconded the motion. Voted- unanimous. Mr. Hichborn motioned to delete item 8 on page 4. Voted - 6 to 1. Mr. Nihan motioned to approve page five as is, Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Voted - unanimous. Mr. Hughes motioned to accept the budget as amended, Mr. Nihan seconded the motion. Voted 6 to 1. REPORT ON WINTER PROGRAMS - J. PACINO Mr. Pacino reported that the winter programs have been going well. The unstructured programs attendance average about 30 people. October to December approximate revenue was $516. Basketball approximate revenue was $4315. Mr. Hughes motioned to increase Chris Elkington_s salary by .75~ in total salary. Mr. Shannon seconded to motion. Voted - unanimous. REPORT - EXERCISE TRAIL- F. DRISCOLL Mr. Driscoll will report on the exercise trail at the January meeting. REPORT ON POOL STATUS The DPW will be absorbing the cost for the concrete for the pool,. Repair for the filtration system is needed to be complete before the swimming season - between April and May. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Hughes requested a recognition night for volunteers. This will be discussed further at the January meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15PM.