Newton Recreation Commission
March 28, 2007
Newton Town Hall
7:30 pm
Minutes
Call to order
Chairman Rick Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:43 PM with the following Commission members in attendance: Nancy Slombo, Treasurer/Alternate; Theresa Gridley, Vice-Chair; and Bob Donovan, BOS ex Officio. Minutes were recorded by secretary, Lisa Babcock.
Newton Baseball Fundraising Committee – Proposal for New U10 Baseball Field
The following members of the Newton Baseball Fundraising Committee were in attendance to update the Commission regarding plans to add a U10 field at Greenie Park: Bob Morton, Rob Hayes and Christine Pasto.
Newton Baseball Fundraising Committee submitted a revised 3 year plan which included drawings of the proposed U10 field and estimated costs. The Fundraising Committee estimates costs to be between $12,000 and $20,000.
Rick asked whether the new U10 field would be used at the same time as the existing field. Bob Morton confirmed that, yes, this would be the case.
The Fundraising Committee asked for the Commission’s approval to build the field contingent upon raising the necessary funds.
Rick moved to approve the new U10 field; Bob Donovan second.
Discussion: Nancy asked if the Commission would be funding any part of the construction of the new field. The Fundraising Committee said no.
Nancy said that there would not be enough money in the 2007 budget to maintain/mow the new field. Bob Morton said the Fundraising Committee would budget $500 for field maintenance or a volunteer from Newton Baseball would mow it. The Commission will not be responsible for field maintenance. The motion passed unanimously.
Greenie Park
Bob Donovan informed the Commission that he would be meeting engineers to discuss drainage issues at Greenie Park at 4:00 PM on the 29th.
Town Beach
Secretary to call AB Lifts & Docks to have the new swim platform delivered mid – June.
Jon Holden will meet with AB. AB will set up the dock.
2007 Newton Recreation Commission Calendar of Events
The following changes/updates were made on the calendar:
Easter Egg Hunt 3/31/07
Remove vacation week activity for April.
Discount tickets for Water Country available 5/1/07
Remove tennis registration & tennis program.
Memorial Day Parade evening of 5/31/07
Swim Program Begins 7/9/07 & runs 6 weeks
Town Beach Party 8/18/07
Family Fall Fair and Road Race 9/22/07
Halloween Party (Boy Scouts) 10/26/07
Begin Budget Planning for 2008 (Nov 2007)
2008 Budget Due (December)
Rick moved to accept calendar with above changes; second by Theresa.
Discussion: Bob Donovan said an event should be added for senior citizens. The Commission agreed to look into adding an event for seniors. Motion passed unanimously.
Secretary to type up new calendar and submit to webmaster.
Bills
There were no bills.
Other Business
· Triangle notified the Commission that chemical toilets will be delivered as follows: Town Beach 6/1; Greenie Park 4/1.
· Secretary to type an updated list of member contact information.
· Rick asked members to consider whether anyone would like to represent Newton in the Regional Recreational Committee which runs activities for seniors.
Adjourn
Rick motioned to adjourn at 9:05 PM, 2nd Nancy Slombo, vote: unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Babcock, Secretary
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