HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-17-REC-min.pdf RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
RECEIVED
SELECTMEN Wed. Dec. 17, 1980
JAN 5 1981
8:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Members Present: D. Wells, Chairman, L. Wilson, J. Uhrig, Staff Halverson,
Reporter from Minuteman-Hinkle, and Independent, Citizen
Carol Sacerdote, and Youth Commission Representative
Phillip Deutch, 6 Belfrey Tr, 861-1474 .
I. The Committee reviewed the plans for the tot apparatus to be constructed
at the Center Tot Lot. These plans were prepared by Tom Paine, a local
citzen. The Committee approved the plans and will review it with the Tree
Warden, Paul Mazerall, and the Building Commissioner, Peter DiMatteo, before
forwarding the plans to Minuteman Vocational for the construction phase.
II. Minutes of the Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 meetings were approved as submitted.
III. Permanent Building Committee Meeting Report - The new chairman of the
PBC is Bill Kennedy.
The PBC reveiwed a proposal for the pool's water level control system
and decided to use some of the balance of the contingency money to purchase
the item. The Committee also reviewed the bill payment requests and
recommended which items should be paid.
Mr. Coscia indicated that the cover for the instructional pool would
be purchased out of the parks budget, but that no resolution has been made
on the hair filter. There is no money budgeted at this time. The serge
tank also needs a permanent metal ladder installed. The "punch list" still
has a few remaining things to be finished. The signs and furniture, both
budgeted items, have not been ordered. For a more detailed report, see
minutes of PBC meeting of Mon. Dec. 15, 1980.
IV. Capital Expense Articles for the Town Warrant:
-Committee does not recommend ballfield lighting at this time. Even
though fees could be collected for the lighted fields, the money would
only contribute toward the operating costs, not the capital outlay.
-Deep Well - the $10,000 for the deep well will be requestel. If the
Res does not open this summer, it will be postponed indefinitely.
-All weather track - voted to request the $50,000 for the track. The
capital outlay would be liquidated within ten years by the reduction
of maintenance costs. The track would be very desirable if the Parks
staff is reduced because of 2 , thereby reducing the ability to
maintain it
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� ,, , �� -Tennis courts - awaiting a more accurate estimate on the cost of repair.
The Committee agreed to ask for the repair because it is an existing
facility greatly in need of maintenance.
-Field Improvements - Center #5 backstop. Voted to request money for
replacement of this backstop Staff will check with Ralph Lord as to
field conditions and placement of backstop. Committee would like to
go with lowest possible figure we can come up with.
-Non Money Article - Revolving Fund - Voted to not request any new or
change in the legislation. Felt there were too many unknowns at this
time. There is a piece of legislation being submitted to change
existing legislation of the revolving fund. The Committee felt that
the department should live with the existing revolving fund this next
year and reconsider it for next year when revised legislation could
exist at the state level.
V. Fees - Felt there could be a fee charged for permits on ballfields,
but a decision was tabled until we know exactly what cuts will be made in
the Parks budget and how those cuts will effect the maintenance of ballfields.
Special Needs - charging a fee will be considered for the special needs
summer program, but no final decision was wade. The Committee wondered how
a fee would be reflected in the 507. reimbursement from the state for this
program.
Fees for Playgrounds and Winter Gym Programs will be further considered.
The programs may need to be revamped before a fee could be charged. Staff
will work on the program and submit recommendations at a later meeting.
Committee was given a work sheet on programs which reflect participation
and costs. This will be used as a guide in making future decisions on fees.
Staff will meet with DPW director to discuss maintenance priorities
and fee structures on activities where both departments are involved.
Other - Letter regarding uniform pool fees for families of any size was
reviewed. The Committee felt that Mr. Sandy had a valid argument, but
since a "family rate" is an accepted practice, no change was recommended.
The meeting adjourned at 9 45. The next meeting is scheduled for Wed.
Jan. 21, 1981