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Wednesday, July 07, 2010
, 8:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Category: Recreation Commission.
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Franklin Recreation Commission
Minutes of July 7, 2010
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Meeting was called to order at 8:00 by Chairman Jacksin
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Visitors in attendance, None
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Minutes from the June 2nd meeting were distributed. A motion was made by Lee J to accept the Minutes as
presented; this was seconded by Todd H and passed without further discussion or dissent.
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Treasurer’s Report, None
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Additions to the Agenda, None
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Old Business
o Rich H reported that time got away from him and the 2 loads of clay previously authorized for the “old”
softball field on the school side of Rte 207 had not been ordered.
o Rich H reported that a Certificate of Insurance has been received for Nick Salvamini for the Eagle Scout
project to be performed at Giddings Park.
o Lee J reported that he had ordered the medals & ribbons for the Striders events but had not yet received
them.
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New Business
o Lee J reported that he had fixed a glider at Giddings Park that was broken and posing a safety hazard.
o After a discussion regarding parking in certain areas near the Senior League field causing a safety issue
for the runners Lee J motioned to authorize Rich H to pick up (if not available from the Town Garage, 3
No Parking signs to be strategically placed to try to alleviate the issue. The Motion was seconded by Rich
H and passed on a 3-1 vote.
o Rich H brought up that there are signs around advertising a For the Love of The Game Baseball Clinic
in Franklin and that their web site states a clinic will be held at Giddings Park the week of 8/2 – 8/6.
Although we have authorized this group to use the facilities in the past, they have not come before the
Commission or provided a current COI for 2010.
o Bill F made the Commission aware of a possible Eagle Scout project to refinish the pavilion and
playscapes at Giddings Park. He has requested that we add Mr. Nicholas Salvemini to the Agenda of our
June meeting.
o Striders Picnic will be August 21, 2010.
o Franklin Lions Horse Show will be August 22, 2010.
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Safety Concerns, none raised
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Correspondence
o 2011 will mark Franklin’s 225th Anniversary and Rich Matters would like the Recreation Commission to
head up a “Franklin Day” in recognition of this milestone.
o Anyone injured on Town property or while engaging in volunteer work on behalf of the Town must report
such injuries immediately to the First Selectman’s office.
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A motion to adjourn was made by Todd H and seconded by Lee J. This passed without further discussion or
dissent. The meeting adjourned at 8:15
Attendees; Pat Jacksin, Rich Hiscox, Lee Johnson, Bill Farrell, and Todd Hastings
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