Rec Meeting Minutes
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CASTLETON RECREATION COMMISSION
April 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Members Present: N. Parker, A. Niklasson, M. Hall, M. Clifford, M. Parsons, M. Ryan
Members Absent (excused): E. Lebrun
Directors Present: A. Clapp
Public in Attendance: H. Kretzer, K. Maher
Call to Order 5:35
February with no changes ( M. Hall and A. Niklasson)and March minutes (A. Niklasson and M. Hall) were approved with the following changes Eventbright website to RCLL site. April agenda was approved (M. Ryan and M. Parsons)
Public Comment
K. Maher asked what the process is to be appointed to the Commission. She was told to submit a letter of interest to the SB to the attention of the Town Manager.
H. Kretzer addressed the Commission about the possibility of offering a Lacrosse (LAX) program in Castleton. She cited the lack of a choice of sports in the spring for middle school kids. She had done lots of research which identified other towns that offered LAX. Grants are available from equipment companies, and area coaches have said that they would help with development. Her idea was to have a “club” that would involve middle schoolers from the Slate Valley District. After a long discussion the CRC agreed that this would be a good program providing there was enough interest to sustain the program for the future by providing a “feeder” program of upper elementary school youth to assure sustainability. There was discussion on having a “skills clinic” day to see what level of interest there is in the community. Big issues brought up were insurance and the high cost of outfitting both a boys and girls team. The CRC suggested that Ms. K approach the middle school with her idea.
Directors’ Report
A. Clapp summarized existing programming that needs to happen this spring and summer. Those mentioned are; tennis, sailing, pottery, theater. Sailing, pottery and theater were included in the summer camp as “pop up” activities. Activities will be finalized if/when the grant is approved.
Department Updates (as necessary) 6:00
Youth Sports
Castleton has 2 majors, 1 minor, 1 coach pitch and 2 t-ball teams in the RCLL. There is one softball team for this season. There has been some negative parent feedback about registration and cost issues with RCLL. There is a $10 increase in this year’s baseball registration fee.
Athletic Fields
Spring cleanup is scheduled for April 9th for Dewey Field and April 10th for Hydeville, weather permitting. There is an on-going discussion on which field will be used for practice and/or games for what teams.
Crystal Beach – nothing to report
Swim Program – nothing to report
New Business/Ideas to Pursue 6:15
Crystal Beach Matrix was discussed and it was voted to temporarily suspend the matrix for now. (N. Parker motioned, M. Hall 2nd)
CVS Updated
A subcommittee was formed to be available to meet with the select board and other groups interested in the use of the CVS building, M. Droege and M. Clifford will form this subgroup. The Rutland County Boys & Girls Club is very interested in becoming a “contributing” organization towards the future use of the CVS site. M. Droege will write a letter of support for keeping the CVS building to the select board.
Adjourn 7:20 pm A. Clap motion, N. Lafrancois 2nd