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Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes: March 5, 2009
Call to Order: 7:04 p.m.
Members Present: Jones, Thorne, Campbell, Keyes and Bosworth
Acceptance of Minutes: 2/5/2008 Minutes were reviewed and accepted unanimously.
Open Forum: None
New Business: -Field Maintenance - Director Mark Thorell briefed the Commission on the Departments
efforts regarding field maintenance including field fertilizer, infield mix and maintenance on Soccer field
goal. Director Thorell also explained the funding planned for field maintenance ($10,000)
-Playgrounds: Director Thorell briefed the Commission on the quotes that have been received for
playground equipment. The Commissioners discussed the various Recreation Commission locations for
possible sighting of equipment. Chairman Jones expressed his preference for locating the equipment at
Hersey and asked for the Commission's views. 4-1 consensus taken no vote.
Old Business: None
Chairman's Report - Chairman Jones reported that he had received correspondence from Town Counsel
dated 212712009 asking for copies of a past Commissions meeting. The minutes were reviewed, amended
and accepted unanimously.
Motion to accept minutes made by Bosworth and seconded by Keyes. Vote: Unanimous
Committee Reports -
Road Race: Commissioner Bosworth reported that planning had begun for the RR and that the
subcommittee would be meeting in March to assign responsibilities.
Friends of Hingham Rec: Chairman Jones reported that he would be arranging a meeting of the
subcommittee and members of the Friends shortly to discuss the reestablishment of the group. A
discussion ensued. Commissioner Campbell stated that ALL monies that had gone into the Gift Account
had gone to fund recreation programs.
Hingham Road Race Historian Tom Belyea expressed his views on the positives and negatives of
reestablishing the FHR.
Recreation Wagon: Commissioner Thorne briefed the Commission on his plans for the Rec. Wagon and
efforts to insure that the Wagon is a success this season. He continues to work with Director Thorell and
the staff in this regard.
Communications: Chairman Jones reported that the Commission had received a thank you letter from the
New England Center for Homeless Veterans thanking us for the donation of road race t-shirts.
Directors Report: Please see distributed report. Actions taken:
-The Commission approved several field permits
Motion to Adjourn: Made by Mr. Bosworth and seconded by Mr. Keyes
Vote: Unanimous 9:01p.m.