Recreation Commission
March 17, 2016, Thursday @ 9:00AM
Harmony Hall, 70 North Main Road, Otis, MA
MINUTES
Meeting called by & time: Bob Rosen, 9:10AM.
Meeting facilitated by: Bob Rosen.
Board Members Present: Bob Rosen, Kathy Carroll.
Board Members Absent: Bill Dyer.
Others Present: Patricia Richard, Program Supervisor.
1.Introductions. None needed.
2. FY17 Budget. Reviewed revised program line item.
3. Weight Room. Bob will include information on the weight room being closed in the Otis Observer. Some additional questions regarding the weight room are: 1. Can the hand-held weights stay? 2. Patricia will take photos and send over to Bob so we can inquire to what specific pieces of equipment can stay in the weight room. 3. What might be some other uses for this room? 4. Discussed the fee for Non-Otis usage. It was decided to only charge ½ the fee, as the cardio room is only usable, fee change as per today, 3/17/16.
4. Staff. Tom Soules was hired as the new Movie Night Supervisor. We hope to start with Tom in April.
5. Classes/Programs/Workshops. 1. BINGO event – part of Farmington River Elementary’s Screen-Free week. The FRRSD PTA has requested a date change for BINGO. Discussed requested rescheduled date, but would only be able to provide two volunteers for Recreation. Ask PTA if they can provide volunteers, if yes, then OK. 2. Patricia explained that there is a workshop being offered through the Mass Parks & Rec Association, which highlights creating a business plan as well as the future of your agency. Bob will not be available to attend, Patricia will check her schedule. 3. Patricia & Bob will be attending the 4/7/16 CPR/AED/First Aid class being offered at Berkshire South. 4. Discussed meeting with FRRSD for suggestions of programs for kids. The Select & Finance Boards would like to see more kids programs offered. Bob presented the idea of collaborating with the Community Garden (for kids).
6. Program Supervisor Reclassification. Bob met with Chris Morris 3/14/16 regarding the reclassification of Patricia’s position and he suggests keeping Patricia’s current job/responsibilities at Grade Level 2, but with four additional work hours per week due to the increased work load along with a 5% salary increase. Chris does not feel the Select Board will approve the requested grade level reclassification or grade level pay increase due to the significance of it.
7. New Business.
8. Old Business.
9. Adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at: 11:15AM.
Respectfully submitted by: Patricia Richard.
Submitted to Town Clerk.