Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Approved Meeting Minutes
The meeting came to order at 5:00 PM.
Commissioners Present: Joseph Carabello, Thomas Caccavaro
Nancy Campbell, Leslie Mayer, and
Donald Vitters
Staff Present: Jonathan Jalbert, Recreation Superintendent
Patsy Kraemer, Human Services Director
Donna Sullivan, Recreation Supervisor
Andrea Nelson, Recreation Department
Recording Secretary: Laura Munsey
1. Welcome and Approval of Minutes
Mr. Carabello welcomed the Commissioners and guests to the March 23, 2004 Special Park and Recreation Commission meeting designated to setting Reservoir Fees for the 2004 Summer Season. Administrative changes were presented to the Recording Secretary for 3/02/04 and 3/09/04 minutes:
MOTION
THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVES THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2 AND MARCH 9 MEETINGS.
VOTE UNANIMOUS (5-0) IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION
2. Reservoir Fee Proposal
Mr. Jalbert, and Ms. Kraemer re-submitted their recommendations for fees for the Reservoir Summer 2004 Season.
“Information that Ms. Mayer had previously forwarded to Commissioners and staff researched on fees charged for freshwater swimming facilities in surrounding communities was reviewed. Ms. Mayer submitted a modified fee proposal that incorporated the suggestions made by the Commissioners at the last meeting and those suggested in discussions at the Vision 20/20 Arlington Reservoir Committee. The Reservoir Committee also suggested that an open house event to promote and highlight recent improvement to the atmosphere and cleanliness might help to increase the sale of tags and attendance. This was considered as something worth pursuing for this year.”
Each fee structure was discussed individually and subsequent to that discussion the following motion was made.
MOTION: (Made by: Leslie Mayer, 2nd by Nancy Campbell)
THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVES THE FOLLOWING FEES FOR THE 2004 RESERVOIR SUMMER SEASON:
ADULT SEASON PASS (RESIDENT): $ 35.00
CHILD SEASON PASS (RESIDENT): $ 20.00
SENIOR SEASON PASS (RESIDENT): $ 20.00
NON-RESIDENT SEASON PASS: $ 60.00
WEEK-DAY DAILY PASS (M-F): $ 4.00
WEEK-END & HOLIDAY DAILY PASS: $ 6.00
FAMILY SEASON PASS (RESIDENT): $100.00 (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN
PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $10.00/EACH CHILD
AFTER 2)
FAMILY SEASON PASS (NON-RESIDENT) $180.00 (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN
PLUS AN ADDITIONAL
$30.00/EACH CHILD AFTER 2)
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (5-0) IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION
3. Other Business
Mr. Jalbert informed the Commission that a new employee: Renee Bross will be starting on Monday, March 29, 2004. Andrea Nelson was thanked for her many years of service to the Recreation Department.
Mr. Vitters informed the Commission that Larson Associates has met with Friends of Waldo, and spoke with Deb Hayes, who will organize a Friends of Locke Playground Group. Mr. Vitters was very impressed with the professional manner in which Larson Associates conducts business.
4. Dates to Remember
March 30, 2004 Field Users Meeting
April 17, 2004 Clean up day (Friends of Spy Pond) 12 –3 pm
April 21, 2004 Information meeting Reservoir Dam Project (7:30 pm - Selectmen’s Hearing Room)
May 22, 2004 Clean up day (Reservoir)
5. Future Agenda Items
April 13, 2004: Clarissa Rowe, Friends of Menotomy Rocks Park
April 13, 2004: Mr. Vitters would like the Commission to share their thoughts regarding the Spy Pond Project and recommends a decision is made.
April 13, 2004: Mr. Caccavaro would like an item placed on the agenda to discuss issues surrounding Adult User Groups drinking at the Rink.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:15 pm
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