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MINUTES OF THE placePlaceNameRAYNHAM PlaceTypePARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting, Sept. 1, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
PlaceNameplaceSenior PlaceTypeCenter, addressStreet2215 King Philip Street, CityRaynham, StateMA
In Attendance: Chair Chris Shaw, Commissioner Joe Doyle, Commissioner Jim Sullivan, Director Elizabeth Francis, and Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary SJ Blanchard.
Chairman Chris Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. A motion was made by Jim to accept as printed the minutes of the Aug. 11, 2009 Commission meeting; Joe then seconded the motion and Chris and Jim voted in favor of acceptance while Joe abstained from voting.
Peter Seddon of RYS was present to thank Liz for working closely with him on the permits. In addition, RYS will need two additional fields on Sundays, and that is trying to be arranged around the Renegades’ schedule.
Liz reported on her recent meeting with Paul Monti and O’Brien & Sons sales rep. Nancy White at the Borden Colony toddler playground. Per Mr. Monti’s wishes, two schematics have been developed for playground rides which simulate military helicopters. The Commissioners reviewed these schematics; the cost of the one-seater is projected to be $1,695 and for the two-seater $2,635. The timeframe for these custom manufacturing jobs is 4 to 6 wks.
Broken parts on the playground definitely need to be replaced, and much can be retro-fitted with new equipment. Mr. Monti has indicated that there are funds available through a Jared Monti foundation, and he has been apprised of the purchase costs of the helicopter rides. In addition to the use of Borden Colony funds, Liz is looking into various other funding mechanisms, among them fundraising through direct mailings to local businesses, any funds (plus labor) that the Highway Dept. can make available, as well as inquiring into the possibilities of veterans’ grants. It is unknown at this point how much Mr. Monti will make available through the memorial fund. Jim suggested that the Department commit a maximum dollar amount so that a budget can be established whereby we’ll know exactly
how much needs to be raised from other sources. The Chairman concurred and it was decided to set aside $4,000 of Borden Colony funds towards the necessary repairs and the purchase of one new helicopter apparatus. Joe made this motion, Jim seconded it and the vote was passed unanimously. At some point in the next two months, the playground will be closed for renovations. Volunteers have been recruited to help with the work.
The Chairman reported that the bleacher installation project will take place this Wednesday and Thursday at Bettencourt Field.
The following field-use applications were acted on:
· Pete Schondek, a Coyle coach, needs a soccer field for one game this Thursday. Jim made a motion to approve the request for an RMS field, with a fee of $50; Joe seconded the motion and a unanimous vote followed.
· Coyle also requests the use of Borden Colony’s cross-country course for three home matches. Joe made a motion to approve the permit with a fee of $100 per date; Jim seconded the motion and a unanimous vote followed.
placePlaceName· Taunton PlaceTypeHigh School submitted a request for the use of Borden Colony’s cross-country course for one September and three October dates. Joe made a motion to approve the permit with an assessed fee of $100; Jim seconded and a unanimous vote followed.
· An application was received from Sue Rich to hold an amateur softball fundraiser for the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund on Sun., Oct. 11. Three Merrill fields are requested. Jim made a motion to approve with a fee of $100 for the first 4 hrs., $25/hr. for each hour thereafter; Joe seconded and a unanimous vote followed.
· Joe made a motion to recommend Board of Selectmen approvals of one-day liquor licenses for each of the 8 dates submitted (Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Feb. 7 & 12, Mar. 5 & 26, Apr. 11, and May 1). Jim seconded the motion and a unanimous vote followed.
· RYBSA requests the use of Merrill Fields 1 – 7 from 5 – 7:30 pm on Mondays – Saturdays, Sept. 1 – Oct. 31. A possible Oct. 10 conflict with the Giants was noted. Jim made a motion to approve; Joe seconded and a unanimous vote followed.
Joe apologized for missing the last two meetings due to scheduled night work.
The Chair reported that he had received a thank-you letter from Sel. Joe Pacheco for the Commission’s vote to name the outdoor basketball courts for his grandfather.
Liz gave a summary on the summer programs, noting that it was a great playground program with the staff doing a good job, successful field trips, and good numbers in attendance. New programs also proved to be popular, such as Nordic walking and youth golf lessons. There will be a facilities meeting tomorrow evening with the schools for gym space.
Liz has looked into the possibilities of the department running some enrichment programs in light of the budget cuts in the public schools. When she called the RMS principal to inquire about space, he indicated that the need for such programs is not a problem, as the schools plan to run fee-based programs.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
SJ Blanchard
Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary
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