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Park Commission Minutes 10/23/07

Minutes of Park Commission Meeting
Held on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Recreation Office 7:00pm


1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
Mr. Busch called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm.  Members present were Mr. Busch, Mr. Redding, and Mr. Chiasson.  Also present were Mr. Santos and Mrs. Ghiloni

2.  MINUTES TO APPROVE:

Mr. Busch motioned to adopt the minutes of the September 18, 2007 meeting as written, seconded by Mr. Redding and carried…

VOTE: 3-0 in favor

3. CITIZEN ISSUES / SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS:
A.  Representatives from Hudson Youth Baseball and Softball (Mr. Bowen, Mr. Rivela and Mr. McGraw) were presented the Park Commission with a proposal to change Boutwell 2 Field to a 70/50 field.  This would increase the infield by 10 feet and move the outfield fence out to 225 feet.  HYBS requested that they cut out the infield and adjust irrigation accordingly to accommodate the new field dimensions.  A request for permanent fencing and lighting was also discussed.

Mr. Redding motioned to accept the proposal to change Boutwell 2 field to a 70/50 field with the following exceptions:  HYBS is to return before the Park Commission with another proposal for temporary fencing (as permanent fencing is not an option at this time), as well as, a lighting plan for the field in the future.  Seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried...

VOTE: 3-0 in favor

4. PERSONNEL:
a.  CHAPS Board of Directors requested approval from the commissioners to give Linda Ghiloni a stipend for her services to the corporation for the past 21 years.  Mr. Chiasson motioned to approve, with Mr. Busch and Mr. Redding abstaining.
Vote:    1 in favor
         2 abstained

The Director will contact Paul Blazar prior to acceptance or receipt of this stipend to file any pertinent documents in relation to conflict of interest rules and regulations.
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5. DIRECTORS REPORT:
A. Director requested approved of FY09 Budget for submission to the Executive Assistant.  Mr. Redding motioned to approve the recommended FY09 Budget, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and carried...

VOTE: 3-0 in favor

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR CORRESPONDENCE TO BE NOTED BY COMMISSIONERS:
a.  Two communications were noted by the commissioners: Mr. Ken Martin, Bolton and Mr. Joe. Coffey, Hudson.

7. OLD BUSINESS:

8. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Redding motioned to adjourn at 8:00 pm, seconded by Mr. Busch and carried...

Vote:   3-0 in Favor

Motion to Adopt:        Mr. Redding
Second:         Mr. Busch
Vote:                   2-0 in Favor
Date:                   November 13, 2007