Newton Recreation Commission
July 12, 2006
Newton Town Hall
8:00 pm
Commission: Rick Bailey, Theresa Gridley, Nancy Slombo, Deb Stewart, Bob Donovan, BOS ex officio
Also Present: Tom Gasse, Jon Holden, Swim Director
Secretary: Lisa Babcock
Minutes
· Swim Program
o Rick motion to approve swim contract as written fro Dave Mallock, Deb second, in favor, unanimous.
o All paperwork in for guards and swim aids except one person.
o Swim lessons have started.
o Raft is in fair condition. Will need a new one for 2007.
o Rick motion to reimburse Jon Holden $27.49 for sun block, cd player and batteries for life guards, second Deb, in favor unanimous.
· Tennis Program
o Team tennis registrations coming in.
o Junior tennis starts 7/14
o Adult program has been running Thursdays at 6:00.
· Summer Programs
o Skateland has been reserved for Tuesday, July 18th and Sunday, August 13th, 5-7 pm. Total cost $600.
o Secretary will put dates on sign.
o Water Country tickets available for $21.
· Beach Party
o Scheduled for Saturday, August 5th, 12 – 4 pm.
o Swim certificates will be given out.
o Games, prizes
o Tom will ask baseball if they want to cook for a fundraiser.
· Fall Fair
o Deb to call re reptile/animal show, also Carl Malm re DJ
o Theresa to call re children’s self defense program
o Police will do dunk tank
o Secretary to contact Girl Scouts
o Boy Scouts will cook
o Nancy will call re moon bouncer, pony rides
o Tom will inquire if baseball will be involved.
o Other ideas: Road Race, Face Painting, Historical Society, Story Hour/Library, sack races, fast pitch contest.
· Bills
o Nancy, motion to pay Screamin Green $840 for field mowing, second, Rick, in favor unanimous.
o Nancy, motion to pay Triangle for chemical toilet for Town Beach $178.20 (for July), second, Rick, in favor, unanimous.
o Rick, motion to pay Rick $15.99 for Memorial Day cake, second, Nancy, in favor, unanimous.
· Other Business
o Tom getting estimates for signs for Greenie Park and Town Beach
o Secretary to contact Nancy re Town Inventory list
o Rick, motion to adjourn 9:45 pm.
Next meeting: July 26, 2006
Finalize plans for beach party.
Finalize wording for signs.
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