TOWN OF SHARON

MEETING NOTICE

 

 

 

 

POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED.

 

 

Recreation Advisory Committee

 

LOCATION OF MEETING: Sharon Community Center

 

DATE & TIME: June 23, 2011  7:00 PM

 

Minutes

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:02 PM.

Present: Mike Ginsberg (chair), Mitch, Mike Goldstein, Neil, Gail, Steve, Rick, Gary, Brett, Amanda

Not Present: Fred

 

  1. Approval of Minutes from the June 2, 2011 Meeting

Motion made to accept the minutes by Gary. 2nd by Steve. Motion approved.

 

  1. Review of Director’s Report

Rick asked questions about sharonrec.com and accounting being just from the internet or at the window or both. Sharonrec.com is our operating software, so it includes all monies coming in on-line or at the window.

Rick asked to clarify the reporting of numbers on future reports.

Amanda presented report explaining what she has been doing during the past month. She explained she is now a CPR Instructor. She spoke about the summer staff orientations that have been held for each staff. She spoke also about the success of today’s Summer Kickoff Celebration at Memorial Beach. Over 50 people came despite the rain. Celebration included bounce house, music, face painting, temporary tattoos and popcorn. Gave away Sharon Recreation T-shirts.

Amanda spoke of new fall programs that are coming. Thursday nights will have Drama Kids for elementary school age children.

 

 

 

 

Ben mentioned that staff retention for the Department was very high and it a great sign.

 

  1. Beach Passes

Brett presented a report on sales as of 6:00PM on June 23, 2011. Brett had two reports, one compared 2011 as a whole vs 2008, 2009 and 2010 as whole. Other report compared 2011 vs 2010 as of June 23, 2011. Both reports show sales are down. 1st report shows that sales are at about 50% of the 2010 total. 2nd report shows sales vs 2010 are down $7,000. Brett explained due to school getting out later and the weather could be some of the reasons why sales are down. Beach is now open everyday and enforcement of tags will now be happening each day. Should cause sales to increase.

 

  1. Pop Warner

Andy Kaufman from Sharon Pop Warner came. Cary Nevins was unable to attend. Andy stated that Pop Warner had a good season last year, the mighty mites went undefeated. Andy said that the Hockomock League has increased the length of the season from 8 to 9 weeks. This is due to the qualifying for the post-season. Andy said Cary is the President and Bob Shuman is the Vice President. Gary asked for a list of the board of directors. Andy presented their 2010 budget and their proposed 2011 budget. Their big expense was the trailer that was bought for the Middle School. They have asked SE Regional to build a concession stand for the Middle School.

 

  1. On-Line Registration

All fees (on-line or at window) are logged into sharonrec.com

 

  1. Camp Update

Camp registration is down vs 2010. Some staff will be rotated to the beach to help with projects. Already started with ideas for 2012. Mike asked if phone calls could be made instead of surveys to find out what they liked and didn’t like about camp. Surveys to residents can be sent out.

 

  1. Citizen of the Year

Discussion on possible candidates. Motion made be Gary to give the Citizen of Year Award to Iris and Jay Rothberg. 2nd by Steve. Motion passed. Will bring their name forward to the Selectmen for approval.

 

  1. Old Business

Sacred Heart Re-Use Committee progress was discussed. Mike, member of the SH Committee, said they hope to have an RFP out soon and a decision to the Selectmen in November.

 

  1. Adjourn. Motion made by Gail. 2nd by Rick. Motion passed. Adjourn at 915 PM.