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: March 22, 2012 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Present: Steve, Neil, Gary (Chair), Gail, Margaret, Mitch
Not Present: Rick, Fred, Mike
Guest: Tim Farmer, Dave Sweeney, Jack Armstrong
Motion made to accept minutes with changes by Steve, 2nd by Margaret. Motion approved 5-0
Cliff Towner visited to speak about Lake Management’s concerns about geese droppings, level of the water in the Lake and Article 3 of the May 12 Town Warrant. Rain is needed, the swamp is low. The sand next to the jetty needs to be reclaimed. Cliff asked when the geese away units would be put in at Memorial Beach. Brett said when his college age staff comes home or if the custodians have time. Most likely looking at mid-May when the college students come home. Cliff spoke about Article 3 and the impact of dog feces on the beach and water. He asked that the Recreation Committee support the article.
Gary asked that Brett contact Lake Management, Board of Health and Conservation Commission about having a joint meeting to discuss the beach, dogs and geese. Those three plus Recreation are the major stake holders in Lake being open.
Dave Sweeney and Jack Armstrong attended as representatives of Men’s Softball. Men’s Softball uses the fields at Ames Street and the SHS softball field. The league is registered with ASA and will start it’s season on May 6. SYBSA is interested in making improvements to the SHS field to make it playable for youth and SHS softball. The infield would be reconfigured to 60 feet baselines. This would effect Men’s Softball as the baselines are longer. Any improvements to the SHS field would effect the Men’s program schedule. Brett asked that Tim Farmer, Superintendent of Schools come to the meeting to hear about this and acquaint himself with users of the SHS field.
Gary asked that Brett invite Tim and the new Athletic Director of SHS to a future meeting.
Brett fielded questions based on his report.
The Sharon Dog Park made a request to place a small storage unit in the back part of the dog park. Rob Maidman sent in a picture of it, dimensions of the unit and placement of it. Brett distributed the information.
Motion made to recommend placement of the shed in said spot to the Board of Selectmen by Steve, 2nd by Margaret. Motion approved 5-0.
Brett presented the permits for the field usage in the Spring. Gavins Pond for Sharon Soccer Usage, Sampson Ballfields for SYBSA usage, Ames Street fields for SYBSA usage. Both Brett and Gary signed them. All had met the requirements.
Steve updated the Committee on the progress of the CC Usage group. They have collected data from Brett for room usage on the main and top floors of the building. The COA is coordinating their usage. Plan is to meet in April and create a plan for the Selectmen in May.
Gary asked about the field at Sacred Heart and where we were with that. Brett said he has heard nothing from that Committee.
The funds for new benches out in front of the Community Center has been made by the now non-existant Friends of the Sharon Community Center. Motion was made to use those said funds to buy the benches by Steve. 2nd by Gail. Motion approved 6-0. Brett to price them out.
Motion made to adjourn at 8:56 PM by Steve. 2nd by Gail. Motion approved 6-0.