HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - RC - 12/12/2017 Recreation Commission: Regular meeting of Wednesday, December 121h, 2017—7:00 PM,
Recreation Department at 100 Sohier Street
Meeting Called to Order: 7:04 PM—Vice Chair Alves
Members Present: A. Alves, G. Froio, T. Goff, K. Mulcahy
Members Absent: J. DeLorenzo, E. Frazier, M. Frame
Others Present: T. Carroll, Director, K. Daley
Motion to Accept Meeting Minutes of 10-11-17 as written:
Motion: G. Froio
2nd: A. Alves Vote: 4-0
Summer 18 Discussion:
Kate Daley and Ted Carroll reviewed the operations at 100 Sohier Street and the issues with 99 pre-
school and High 5 children here in the summer of 2017. We had issues with traffic and time to allow 99
children to be removed from cars and put back in them. A new train versus car incident had has change
drop off to have cars go to the Music Circus first. This adjustment did work but extended the drop off
until 9:20-9:30 and cost us unplanned police details and extra staff on the street. We also only have
three toilets for 99 children and 18 staff. In lieu of turning children away we propose two three week
sessions for Pre-School. For the most part, most children will get into both sessions and we expect
parents with vacations and other programs to pick one session.
Motion to approve 2018 summer schedule as proposed:
Motion: G. Froio
2nd: T. Goff Vote: 4-0
100 Sohier Street/Milliken Field CPC Article Discussion:
The Commission discussed moving the 100 Sohier Street project forward as soon as possible. This
includes proposing two courts at 100 Sohier Street, field improvements, the replacement of the fence as
voted last year and dedicating the walkway around the side of the building to Jessica MacDonald
The Cohasset Basketball Boosters would like the project to proceed so their donation in the name of
Stefan Hanke can be used. The two courts will be able to handle the very popular summer basketball
program.
Motion to move the 100 Sohier Street project forward:
Motion: T. Goff
2nd: G. Froio Vote: 4-0
Brain Joyce has been working with Mark Gallagher to get all the details for the Milliken Field Shed.
We hope for a summer time finish with that project.
Thanks for Giving Race:
A record crowd of 830 registered. New course due to no bridge liked the route but it is more expensive.
Donations were down and we hope to hit 1000 runners next year. We will be switching to a chip timing
system next year, it's pricier but with the number of runners is needed and allows us to have more staff
on the street.
Harbor Committee Update (Mulcahy):
Kim updated the commission on the ongoing meetings and plan to go out to bid on a professional plan
for the Harbor.
Motion to Adjourn: T. Goff
2nd A. Alves Vote: 4-0
Meeting duly Adjourned— 8:14PM
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Deveney Frazier, Chairperson