Lafayette Recreation Meeting minutes

May 7, 2015 @ Elementary school (start time: 6:15 p.m.)

Present: Launa, Meghan, Matt, John, Adam, Kris, Haley, Beth, Gordie

Absent: None. Kim came late due to fire.

1.  Eric Price – Wants to coach 5 & 6th grade boys’ baseball. Not enough boys to fill team, so he has been practicing with no games. Eric wants to install a greater interest in baseball or at least have a local team that can participate in games

  1. Check with Bethlehem to see if we can share a team
  2. The recreation department needs to plan ahead on how teams are going to be filled.
  3. Idea on having a baseball clinic to generate interest in baseball / softball.
  4. Kris will talk with Bethlehem and area programs on accepting Franconia players if not enough players for next year.

2.  Coaches Meeting: Tim Clough and Eric Price in attendance.

  1. Coach / Pitch team needs helmets
  2. 5 & 6th grade boys need helmets
  3. The storage sheds are disorganized. The equipment needs to be organized so that it is easily identifiable / obtainable.

3.  Minutes from April Meeting – motion approved (all in favor)

4.  Summer Recreation:

  1. Kris is having a difficult time filling the K-1 position. Going to post it again in hopes to generate applicants.
  2. First aid training at school on June 16
  3. Summer Staff training June 18 - June 19

5.  Eagle Scout Project update - The Dow association will not authorize the Tennis court project. The project is now exploring the possibility of a Disc Golf course on the Dow.

6.  White Mountain Triathlon – June 6 through Franconia. Volunteers needed to assist with various stages along course. $100 paid to recreation department for each volunteer.

7.  Old Business:

  1. Interest in Rock climbing for summer rec program. Kim and Kris will follow up with Rusty at indoor climbing center (Evergreen Sports center).
  2. Bleachers and dugouts at school need staining / maintenance. Ideas on labor to accomplish this project – Grafton County DOC community relations. Gordie will check with school board at meeting next week for permission / thoughts. Matt will check with DOC on feasibility / how project works.
  3. Coaches background checks. Kris looking to see if 2 coaches need it done, if they coached in another town over winter. Other town unwilling to release results. Decision made to have a routine check conducted.
  4. Kris has conducted background checks on all other springtime coaches.
  5. Water at Dow (water fountain) with proper pressure will be done before the British Soccer camp starts. Kim will supervise / facilitate this project with town resources.
  6. Special Olympics Torch Run through Franconia – Saturday May 23. Kim will post it on Website.

8.  Motion to adjourn – 8:27 pm.