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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-09 Recreation Committee MinutesTown of Reading Massachusetts Recreation Department Chairman W. Hughes Supervisor C.Copeland Minutes of December 9 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by W. Hughes. Members Present: W. Hughes, J. Donovan, J. Fallon, R.Fotino, K. Rybicki, J. Connelly, P. Hichborn, C. Catalfamo, Fincom K. Kaminer Members Absent: R. Coco Present: Supervisor, C. Copeland Secretary, C. Shea Citizens Present: Mr. and Mrs. Kaminer, Mr. Paul Langone, Mr. Kevin Flatley Minutes A motion was made to accept the minutes of November 18, 1987 by Mr. J. Fallon, seconded by Mr. P. Hichborn. The vote was unanimous. Correspondence Correspondence was postponed Mrs and Mrs, Karlmer - Washington} Park Mr, and Mrs. R. Kaminer came before the Recreation Committee to register complaints concerning the safety and damage of baseballs flying into adjoining yards at Washington Park. Mr. and Mrs. Kaminer sent a letter t-o the Recreation Dept. back in May, 1987, concerning this problem. At that time they met with Ted McIntire, Bill Hughes, and Chris Copeland. At this point nothing has been done. The committee sympathized with the Kaminers, and assured them they would page 1 do everything possible to help solve Committee directed Chris Copeland to with Ted McIntire. There was also.a traffic. The Committee advised the registered with Traffic Control, and be more than willing to help. the problem. The set up another meeting complaint concerning womplaint should be felt certain they would Mr, Paul Langone - Little League Park sprinkler systeM Mr. Paul Langone, Commissioner of Little League Baseball, submitted a proposal to the committee, whereby, Mr. Moynihan, of Moynihans Lumber, North Reading, would underwrite the financial cost of an extension of the sprinkler system at Little League Park. Further, Mr. Langone has requested permission that members of the Little League Association be allowed to remodel an existing small building by putting in water and a sink, and also make other general improvements at the Field. The Committee informed Mr. Langone -they do not have .jurisdiction at the park, as it falls under the Department of Public Works responsibility, However, they did indicate they support the proposal and will communicate their support to the D.P.W. by letter. A motion was made by Mr. J. Fallon to endorse the Proposal for an extension to the sprinkler system at Little League Park. Seconded by Mr. R.Fotino. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Kevin Flatlet' - Swimming Pool Mr. Flatley, along with a number of other concerned citizens sought the support of the Recreation Committee towards securing $25,000.00 for a Feasibility Study to determine if enclosing and/or rebuilding the existing town pool is possible. The Committee members discussed the methods that could be utilized to secure the necessary funds. Mr. J. Connelly moved that the Recreation Committee support, in principal, the direction of the Pool Expansion Feasibility Committee's request, that a figure not to exceed $25,000.00 be appropriated by the town or that the support of the Town Engineer be received so that a feasibility of enclosing and/or rebuilding the existing town pool be completed by March 1,1988. The motion was seconded by Mr.R. Fotino and the vote was unanimous. It was further noted that a public opinion poll of town citizens should be conducted concerning this project. page 2 Rolicv Manual Revision A letter was sent to the Town Manager regarding the revision of the Policy Manual and its validity. C. Copeland, B. Hughes and Town Manager, Peter I Hechenbleikner will be meeting to discuss this. Correspondence A letter from Mr. Drew Bililies, Spinning Wheel Programs, has been received. Mr. Bililies is asking the Reading Recreation Committee to endorse his letter to Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly regarding a request that fees for the use of Birch Meadow Gym be waived. After discussion, the committee agreed they would endorse Mr. Bililles letter. A letter was received from "Camp Hope" describing their summer program and was accepted as a point of information. A motion was made by Mr. J. Fallon and seconded by Mr. P. Hichborn to accept the Revised Budget Approval. The vote was unanimous. Old Business C. Copeland informed the committee that in the future any discipline concerning the Recreation Department would be handled directly by her, and the committee would not be involved. C. Copeland informed the committee that Ruth Cogan, director of the Human Services Division would be attending a Recreation Committee in the near future. A discussion concerning the Master Plan - Agenda Item, at Town Meeting brought the following recommendations: 1. Developeing Batchelder Field a. Tot/lot equipment b. Parking lot c. Utility Soccer Field 2. Play Structure - Memorial Park Pool - $25,000.00 Feasibility Study 4. Additional Bleachers - Barrows, Coolidge 5. Additional lighting - Birch Meadow Lighting - Little League Park (Yr. 4) page 3 New Business Recommendation has been given to the Supervisor in regard to summer employees - (a) send letters to past employees - Inviting them to apply for up-coming summer positions <b> advertise In local papers, Chronicle and Suburban News, during the month of January, while students are home from school. The Town Pool is being worked on at present. The penalty date is May 14, 1988. Chris has requested that any telephone calls to her be placed in the afternoon at the Town Hall, not Reading High School. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20. page 4