SOUTH BERWICK RECREATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 2010
1) Accepted minutes for meeting of January 26, 2010
2) Old Business
- Reviewed various needs of the groups who have visited us throughout this winter.
- Sharon shared information Terry Oliver shared with her about various expenses related to recreation.
3) New Business
- Sue Godel from Children’s Leadership Council.
- Sue shared brief history of the Council and the creation of the playground by the Fire
Dept.
- Sue mentioned people still call her about the fact that the playground needs to be
mowed.
- The playground is a gift to the Town. The Town owns it.
- It does need to be mowed and have chips provided by the Town.
- The Council may give sand from its Sand Art Fundraiser.
Bill Page – The Town Council could have a volunteer Action Committee. It could take care of some of the donated places/items that need upkeep. Kid/child safe wood chips are needed. The chips are needed, 12 inch depth; if not and there is an accident, the playground could be a liability.
Sharon – Bringing back the Used Toy Sale would be neat as a fundraiser again.
- The group (the Council) has been dormant for awhile.
- Mulch can be made at the Transfer Station and brought to the playground.
- Sandbox was added to the playground after Sue was not as active. She would not have
had it.
- The Council might offer sand and a volunteer pick up/ clean up day. Sand for sand
idea.
Sharon wants to know if the Council wants to help with a skating rink/benches. Yes! The Council does not want to be involved with a porta-potty.
Bill – A municipal skating rink is a huge undertaking.
- Sharon asked for $4,800 from the Vaughan Fund for the portable skate rink.
- Jeff Howarth will snow blow it.
- Fire Dept. might be willing to care for it.
- The Council needs active members.
- Yes, can use high school students for volunteers/community service.
- Need a mission that is new.
- Can be for all children, not just preschoolers.
- The Council would like to have another community discussion meeting.
- There is a need for a new leader for the Council.
Len Bogh – Frisbee golf in Town Forest; this would help create a mission for the Council.
- The 1st Cardbox Derby at Powderhouse Hill was a great event despite lack of snow.
- Bill thanked Sharon for her help.
Next meeting is at the Barn on April 6, 2010.
Attest: Tracy LaPointe
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