Recreation Commission
2 Town Hall Rd., Newton, NH 03858
Tel: 382-4405 Ext 13
NEWTON RECREATION COMMISSION
DATE: WEDNESDAY June 22, 2011
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: NEWTON TOWN HALL, 2 TOWN HALL RD
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call To Order:
Tom Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. In attendance were Chairman Pauline Dupuis, Secretary Susan DiMercurio, , Members—Matt Maskrat and Thomas Hansen. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Secretary DiMercurio
Minutes were read from past meeting.
Chairman Pauline Dupuis motioned to accept the Recreation Minutes dated June 8, 2011 as written. Seconded by Matt Muskrat. Vote: Unanimous
Man with dog at Park:
Chairman Dupuis saw a resident down at the large (Komac) field with his dogs. He was letting them run free and eliminate in the field. Chairman Dupuis contacted Chief Streeter who approached the gentleman and explained there is an RSA which prohibits animals on town property. M. Muskrat suggested that a sign be made up stating “NO PETS ALLOWED”. The board will research this and possibly get the Selectmen to approve from the General Budget.
Right to Know on Public Meetings:
Trish McCarthy sent out a memo regarding a “Right to Know on Public Meetings” and how to conduct them. This memo was discussed among our board and if any questions arise, they will be forwarded to Trish McCarthy for answers.
Swim Lessons/Craft Program/Swim Uniforms
Discussion about the lifeguard’s Swim Uniforms. Mention was made that a previous motion was made about not purchasing jackets for the guards this year. There was no motion made--Secretary DiMercurio reread past minutes and found nothing – Secretary DiMercurio presented the board with a suggested order for our beach guards.
Tom Hansen motioned to purchase all respective swim staff gear (not to exceed $250.00) which will include swimsuits, sweatshirt, and visors with the stipulation that if the guard returns to the beach next year they will need to reuse these items. Chairman Dupuis Seconded. Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
Lisa Babcock has been assigned the swim coordinator position and will be making up swim rules to be posted at the beach as well as coming up with the curriculum for swim lessons and child craft projects. Recreation discussed increasing the cost of these lessons by $5.00 but has kept the family cap as it was last year.
S. DiMercurio made a motion to increase the cost of the 2011 swim lessons to $55.00 per child (residents) with a family cap of $140.00 and to $65.00 per child (non-resident) with a family cap of $160.00. M. Muskrat seconded. Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed.
Lisa Babcock has also asked about the raft and bringing it down to the beach. Secretary DiMercurio will email the road agent and ask if his crew can bring it down and put it in the water.
S. DiMercurio made a motion to ask the road agent if his crew could bring out the raft to the beach on June 26th, and if they are unable to put in the water, can they suggest any alternatives. Tom Hansen seconded. Vote: Unanimous Motion passed
Lisa Babcock and Trish McCarthy will be setting up and conducting a false drowning with the current swim staff. We will also be looking into getting a defibulator from Selectmen Larry Foote for the beach shed.
Summer ideas for kids:
S. DiMercurio made suggestions for the following ideas for the resident children.
Yorks Wild Kingdon and Canobie Lake Park – Consignment tickets
We get a pack of tickets from these companies and sell to our residents. We pay for only what we sell and will have to return all unsold at the end of September.
Chairman Dupuis made a motion to purchase 50 tickets from Yorks Wild Kingdom for sale to our residents. S. DiMercurio seconded. Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
Mat Muskrat made a motion to purchase 50 tickets from Canobie Lake Park for sale to our residents. Chairman Dupuis seconded. Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
Greenie Park:
Basketball Court
Backboards painted and Larry Foote and Ray Thayer to install hoops and nets.
Quotes were given for painting and stripping the court. Mat Muskrat to check into the cost for just
Filling the cracks and stripping only
Skateboard Park
Tim Hajjar has started his repair work on the skateboard park. There are three pieces of “handmade” equipment which need to be removed. Discussion from board about removing them. This item has been tabled until we can meet with the selectmen
Maintenance Contract
This item has been tabled until a meeting in January
Project Plan
The Recreation Commission will be doing a site visit on our next meeting to get ideas to beautify the park. Further discussion tabled until July 13, 2011 meeting
Senior Trips:
Original idea of Gillette Castle has been postponed until next year. Chairman Dupuis has a new idea --going to the Seacoast Repatore Theater to see “Hairspray” . The cost of a ticket is $29. Discussion ensued on charging the residents $35.00 (residents) and $40.00 (non-residents) which will help to defray the cost of the bus.
Mat Muskrat motioned to accept the new August trip as is. Seconded by S. DiMercurio Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
Chairman Dupuis has a few suggestions for September Senior Trip….Tom Hansen suggested Foxwoods and Chairman Dupuis suggested the Methuen Memorial Music Hall. This issue has been tabled until a future meeting.
New Members:
Recreation Commission has two prospective new members….Jennifer Klopotoski and Heather Borowy. Discussion took place about accepting them to our board.
Mat Muskrat motioned to accept Jennifer Klopotoski as a new member for a term of two years ending in 2013. Seconded by Tom Hansen. Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
Mat Muskrat also motioned that we let Heather Borowy attend another meeting so that the board can get to know her better; at this point we, as a board, can discuss her term. Seconded by S. DiMercurio Vote: Unanimous Motion Passed
IV: OTHER BUSINESS
Secretary DiMercurio presented two phone calls to the board for approval
- Someone wants to rent the beach for a 1 year olds birthday party. Possibly charging for this depending on how many people will be attending.
- Someone called to find out if they can use their own grills at the beach. Discussion about this has determined that they can use their own as long as it is placed on top of the existing one.
Sanborn BabeRuth Baseball Request—
Recreation has received a letter from BabeRuth looking for a donation to that organization. This issue has been tabled until a future meeting.
Chairman Dupuis motioned to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Seconded by M. Muskrat Vote: Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted
Susan DiMercurio
Secretary
Recreation Commission
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