Burrillville Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Burrillville Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
6:30pm – Monday December 10, 2018
Jesse M Smith Memorial Library
Conference Room
100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830
Meeting called to Order: 6:30 pm
Members Present: Sharon Davies, Aaron Coutu, Gregory Devlin, Terrie Reis
Ex Officio: Jeff McCormick, Andrea Hall
Member Absent: Christopher Goody
Members Excused: James Alix, Tim Pratt (Motion by Gregory Devlin, Seconded by Aaron Coutu, passed unanimously)
Guests: None
Minutes of November 13, 2018 - Regular Meeting to be accepted (Motion by Gregory Devlin, Seconded by Terrie Reis, passed unanimously)
Correspondence: None
Good and Welfare: None
Old Business:
Discussion:
Report on Recreation Program Information
Art Classes- Next session starts March 7 th at ATL school.
Boot Camp – There were 624 participants for the month of November; 11 students were new.
Burrillville Weekend Snack Pack Program – Boot Camp classes held a fundraiser which brought in 6 bags of food. Johnny’s Victory Diner to hold a fundraiser during December to benefit the program. For a $1 donation you can print your name on a stocking to be hung in the diner. Johnny’s to match the proceeds. DPNA collected food at Victorian Night. All schools have donated their excess canned items from Thanksgiving food baskets. There are currently 49 students receiving weekly backpacks. New collection site at the tax collector’s office has been very successful.
Facebook/Newsletters/Website – 2019 Event Calendar, Winter Programs newsletter, Jonny’s Victory Diner Fundraiser and December Calendar posted. Holiday Cards, Holiday Events, Santa at Stillwater, Senior Assembly
Outing, and Victorian Holiday BWSP donation flyer posted. Winter newsletter going out next week.
Forever Fit – Glasses have been averaging 23
Gazebo – Lights and tree have been put into the gazebo by Harrisville Fire Department.
Holiday Card Contest – Cards are available for purchase at Town Hall, Parks and Rec and Lil General. Prizes to be delivered to winners this week.
Santa at Stillwater – Santa event was a success with approximately 1500 people in attendance.
Santa Calling – A total of 38 kids received a call from Santa. 5 Santas have agreed to volunteer.
Senior Grant – Senior Trip to the Assembly Theatre to see the New Providence Big Band has a total of 26 residents signed up. Only one resident will be utilizing the minibus for transportation.
Sunshine Club – Next meeting scheduled for December 17 th with 37 birthdays. We are also having our annual holiday thank you luncheon for Sunshine Club members. George’s pizza is donating the pizza for lunch. Members will be participating in a cookie swap and will receive a small thank you gift.
Report on Recreation Expansion Plan
No new information really
Looking to develop indoor Basketball court at the Lodge site.
Recreation Department Master Plan
Looking to get ideas for what community wants
Will coordinate with the Town Master Plan
Still looking at Burrillville track for upgrades
Dog Park is still in Town Master Plan, but kind of on hold.
Hauser Field reconfiguration is being looked at to turn into football and adult softball fields.
Spring Lake Day Camp concept is under consideration
Oakland Bike Path & Park Sketches
Currently in permitting, no updates really at this time
DEM has been reviewing concept since October 19
Two more phases were being considered, but they have fallen by the wayside.
Disc Golf
Looking for a site after receiving a presentation by those who are interested in having a facility. Some possible sites could include Buck Hill and Black Hut
The group is supposed to get back to the Rec Commission with an estimation of costs
Would need to be placed on the town’s master plan
Consideration & Possible Action:
None
New Business:
Discussion:
Spring Lake Beach 2018 Season Review - Will schedule an invite to Judy Lopez to come and do a presentation with the board
Consideration & Possible Action:
None
Meeting Adjourned: 6:42 pm (Motion by Aaron Coutu, Seconded by Terrie Reis, passed unanimously)