Newton Recreation Commission August 10, 2005
Newton Town Hall
In Attendance: Rick Bailey; Janice Amer; Nancy Slombo; Deb Stewart; Gary Nelson
Secretary: Lisa Babcock
Minutes of August 10, 2005 Meeting
Swim Program/Town Beach Update
· The town beach was closed due to bacteria levels as of Monday, August 8th
· Credit for the final week of Swim Session 2 will be given towards next year’s swim program to those requesting refunds.
· Gary secured a 2-way Verizon phone for use by the life guards.
Tennis Program Update
· 10 Students participated in the Granite State Kids Junior Tennis Tournament
· Lessons end 8/11/05
Town Parks and Recreation Areas Ordinance
Amend to read as follows:
· Town Beach, item E. No drugs, no alcohol, no profanity
· Town Beach, item J. Proper swim attire encouraged
· Greenie Park, item C. No pets or livestock on ball fields and playground
· Greenie Park, item D. No unauthorized motor vehicle use on ball fields, grandstand area and open areas of park
· Greenie Park, item E. No drugs, alcohol or profanity
· Greenie Park, item K. All waste and trash: carry-in, carry-out
· Town Properties, include items A through E from draft “A”.
· Town Properties, item F. All waste and trash to be removed by owners
· Town Properties, item G. Alcoholic beverages will be permitted only after securing a permit from the Board of Selectmen. This fee will be $25.00. This item was stricken.
· Effective Date – to be changed by Board of Selectmen
· Motion to pass as amended and forward to the Board of Selectmen (Deb). Second (Nancy). In favor – unanimous.
Greenie Park Update
· Trash – Rick and volunteers cleaned park & emptied barrels.
Road Agent will empty trash barrels on Mondays per Board of Selectmen 8/1/05 meeting.
· Jessica Surret will pick up trash around park 1 hour per week.
· Gary met with fire chief to discuss placement of “No Parking/Fire Lane” signs – one on end of fence and one on post at base of hill. Gary looking into getting signs; cost approx. $15 each.
· Janice to contact Dan Foley and Triangle Portables to find out how many and what types of porta-potties are located at Greenie Park and to inquire re: handicap unit.
Family Fall Fun Fest
· To be held Sunday, September 25, 2005; rain date Sunday, October 2, 2005
· Rick to contact Cathleen Surette to discuss coordination of her Memorial Walk event scheduled for October 2.
· Rick: ask Boy Scouts to man moon jumper and help with games.
· Nancy: moon jumper, pony rides, cost for popcorn machine
· Deb: contact New England Reptile, DJ (CJ Malm at $75)
· Gary: contact police department re: Kid Care and radar guns for pitching contest; ask Baseball to run concession stand.
Budget
· Motion to reimburse Jon Holden $40 for Red Cross swim cards (Deb). In favor – unanimous.
Web Site
· Gary looking into getting a phone extension for the Recreation Commission
· Bring items for web site to next meeting.
Other Business
· Brox Industries repaving August – early September
Gary to inquire about paving entrance to Geenie Park
Additional Information
Next Meeting August 24th
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