HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-19 Youth and Recreation Council Minutes
N ORTH A NDOVER Y OUTH & R ECREATION
Date: 03/19/2015
S ERVICES
Time: 8:00AM 9:00AM
Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Attendees: Tom Cieslewski, John Board Members: Carrie Crouch, Tom Cieslewski, Justin
Lennhoff, Hollie Williams, Justin Benincasa, Benincasa, Peter Breen, John Lennhoff, Bill McCarthy,
Peter Breen, Rick Gorman Hollie Williams
Ex Officio: Rick Gorman, Jay Caporale
NAYRS upcoming meeting schedule:
Meeting Follow-up Items Summary:
(a) Rick send out YC requests to be approved
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by Hermann Board,and keep board updated
May 21
on any gym usage requests (b) Tom to set-up
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June 18
meeting to discuss Memorandum of
Understanding
Discussion Topics Summary:
Approved 01/29/2015 meeting minutes
Rick Gorman updates to the board- notes to be sent via email
Joseph N. Herman Updates:
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March 28 is the date for the annual Youth Center fundraiser Taste of North
Andover
2 donation requests for the NAYRS board: (1) board members to make a
donation for an ad in the event booklet. Total donation is $150. Will be
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accepting contributions at the March 19 meeting, (2) 2 bottles of wine for the
Hermann Board recruiting new members
Scholarship award dollars has increased
Frank Kenneally will be taking over for Jay Caporale as President
Youth Center annual funding requests from Rick will be requested and presented
in May. Approved funding disbursements to occur over the summer
Gym Usage Policy- recommendations and process changes accepted/approved by Town
Manager- Andrew Maylor and Bruce Thibodeau. Bruce to meet with Demi to review
changes. Copy of policy on file at the Youth Center
Memorandum of Understanding: next step is to set-up meeting with Andrew Maylor,
Bruce Thibodeau and Board members. In general we plan to discuss/review is what the
Memorandum represents and how to keep current and transparent with Town Officials.
The Board also discussed how this document is important source to maintain
legacy around the funding of the Youth Center, and purpose of Youth Center
building.
Carnival contract has been signed of Hermann Board and Carnival Chairperson (Carrie
Crouch). Carnival scheduled to be held April 23-April 26 at Osgood Landing.
Meeting with Selectman on 3/23 to request (as done every year) to waive all fees
Carrie has met with department heads, and has established deadlines for the
Carnival Company (Cushing Amusements)
Revocable Licenseagreement to use Osgood Landing signed by Larry Cushing
and Jay Caporale.
NAYRS Board has 2 open positions. Board of Selectman will be approving nominations
at the 3/24 meeting.
Budget has received preliminary approval. Note, as a result of increase in minimum
wage startingannual membership will increase from $90 to $100
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Tom drafted discussion at the March 19 meeting. The document
is intended to outline the Boards role/responsibilities, board member composition, and
key focus areas. In addition John has put together a draft mission statement. Ran out of
time will plan to review both documents during our meeting in May.
More information forthcoming; Jay scheduled to meet with Merrimack College Dean of
Business and Education to discuss potential involvement and guidance as it pertains to
our desire (NAYRS & JNHYC) to conduct some sort of community wide needs
assessment
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Next meeting scheduled for May 21.As discussed, the May meeting is scheduled to end
at 9:15 (as opposed to 9:00)