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CANTON PLAYGROUND ANIS RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes- January 10, 2017 PRESENT: Tom Theodore, Debbie Kelly, Stacey Gorman, John McCourt, Rich Eckler, Cab Devoll, Alison Grossman, Janet Maguire and Nick Pirelli • The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. • A quorum was reported. • A motion was made, seconded and approved to approve minutes of 12/19/16. 7-0 Financial Reports: • Monthly Budget Updates -Janet supplied a copy of monthly budget reports and explained expense and salary comparisons. • Request to Reallocate 2011 Capital Funds -$5000.00 in 2011 Capital funds allotted for Kennedy basketball court improvement is unused. We discussed the fact that we were not approved for $10,000.00 for our playground surveillance project and agreed to reallocate the $5000.00 to the project. A motion was made, seconded and approved to reallocate 2011 Capital Funds $5000.00 for surveillance project. 7-0 Commission/Committee Updates and Business: • CPC- Stacey reported that the only project that received no funding was the Forge Pond Project. • Reservoir Pond Advisory Board -no new news • Pequitside Sub Committee -Circulation pattern and improvement plan were discussed • Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse -cosponsoring an event on 1/27/17 on Question 4 with D.A. Michael Morrissey regarding Medical Marijuana. Will be setting up specific CAASA informational sites, care kits. Specific sites, police station, library, Parks & Recreation office. Also, Parks & Recreation will meet once a month providing resources to people. $26,000.00 Grant to create play with Canton youth. • Paul Revere Heritage Commission -no meeting
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Programming Updates: • Winter Programming -Victor DelVecchio expressed concerns regarding our lack of winter programs. We discussed a possible Learn to Skate program at Stoughton rink or Ice House. Nick will reach out to both. Also, he is looking into Art programs. February school vacation programs as are planned. • Summer Programming- Aquatics, American Red Cross Certified swim lessons. Stacey suggested weekend swim lessons as many parents work an/d weekday lessons aren't convenient. Stacey also voiced concerns regarding the pool closing 8/19/17 and we agreed it should be open all summer. ® Blast Off planning is way ahead of schedule, supplies, themes, etc... Meeting with Edge Program director to go over planning. Also, April Vacation programs will run, archery, soccer, Etiquette and Babysitter Training. • Parks and Recreation Magazine Timeline -Nick reported that the vendor cost decreased a little and that the cover will be an Aquatics theme. • Community Events 2017 —Easter Egg Hunt- 4/15/17 -Nick supplied sample pics of bunny costumes. We are in need of a new bunny. Eggs and supplies have been ordered. Facilities: Gridley School -Janet reported that we are looking this summer for vendors to rent the space. We discussed the possibility of an indoor site for camp on bad weather days. Rich mentioned offering the site to the Girl Scout for their meetings. We discussed and agreed that could be a possible option. Old Business: • Mass Fellowship Grant Update -Nick supplied an update and Stacey voiced concerned regarding timing and if deadlines could be reached. Also, if Nick would be able to handle it all. New Business: • Next meeting will be on February 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. • A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn meeting. 6-0 • Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Debbie Kelly