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Parks staff reported that revenue for the season exceeded budgeted expectations overall but payroll line items ran over in several categories. The commission heard that Lakeville resident season passes totaled 108 this year versus 116 last year (a loss of eight resident passes), while nonresident season passes increased by six. Swim lessons brought in $1,175 in revenue for the season; staff estimated lifeguard pay for instructors during the six-week lesson period totaled about $1,500, producing a roughly $600 shortfall for swim lessons relative to direct lesson revenue.

Commissioners described several pay and staffing issues that affected the seasonal budget. The director told the commission that a previously discussed 50¢-per-hour bonus for instructors who hold a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) credential had not been applied this season because none of the lifeguards had the WSI credential and the town is no longer requiring that certification as a hiring condition. In lieu of the 50¢-per-hour bonus, staff granted affected instructors an extra hour per day during a portion of the season; commissioners calculated that the extra hours amounted to about $72 per instructor per week and approximately $1,000 across the six-week period.

Commissioners debated whether to require payroll corrections or refunds because the extra hours resulted in larger pay than the 50¢/hour bonus would have produced. No formal motion was made to alter pay after the fact; the commission directed staff to include clear procedures in future operating guidelines so that any seasonal pay changes are reviewed by the commission before being applied. Commissioners also discussed operational fixes to improve swim-lesson cost recovery — including consolidating classes to ensure minimum enrollment per session and encouraging earlier collection of lesson fees.

Why it matters: The commission’s review flagged how small changes in staffing, certification requirements and scheduling can push a seasonal program from modest surplus into an operating deficit, and highlighted the need for clearer payroll and program policies ahead of next season.

Implementation and next steps: Staff will prepare a recommended procedural update for Clear Pond operations and seasonal pay adjustments for future commission review; commissioners asked staff to analyze class-size minimums and season-pass policy options that could increase pass sales or control access.

Speakers
- Peter — Parks Commission chair (government)
- Parks director — parks staff presenter (government)
- Noel — Parks Commission member (government)
- Andrew — Parks Commission member (government)
- Scott — Parks Commission member (government)

Clarifying details
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provenance
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The commission’s authorization of $11,000 covers the purchase of a tractor recommended by parks staff to support leaf-vac and grounds operations. Commissioners discussed a lower-priced $7,500 model but voted to authorize the larger amount so staff can confirm the model that best fits department needs before finalizing the purchase. The commission noted that the tractor would be used primarily to pull a leaf vacuum the department already owns and to avoid recurring hand labor for leaf removal.

The commission approved Refab’s request to hold an employee-appreciation event on Sept. 26 at Ted Williams Camp. Refab told the commission the event is for staff and vendors, would be under 100 people, and include portable activities and a single food truck approved by the board of health. The applicant proposed a rain date of Oct. 3; commissioners flagged a wedding reservation on that date and required that the rain-date plan ensure the site is vacated before the wedding (the commission asked that a rain-date schedule end by about 3 p.m.). Staff confirmed there is electricity available at the recommended site and that no separate power fee applies; Refab offered a $500 donation to the parks commission, and the applicant was told where to mail a check.

Commissioners also moved to name Scott as a second payroll signer and Andrew as a third signer when the chair is unavailable so payroll documents can be processed on the required municipal schedule. The commission postponed consideration of a maintenance proposal from the Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club until the club can present a full plan on Sept. 11.

Votes at a glance
- Authorize up to $11,000 for tractor purchase for Ted Williams Camp — outcome: approved; details: staff to confirm recommended model (alternative $7,500 model discussed); purpose: haul leaf vac and grounds work; funding source: not specified.
- Approve Refab employee event, Sept. 26 (rain date Oct. 3, site to be vacated before 4:30 wedding) — outcome: approved; details: under 100 attendees, food truck approved by board of health, electricity available, applicant offered $500 donation; porta-potty guidance discussed (existing restrooms at maintenance shed found adequate).
- Approve Free Lake Youth Softball use of town fields (dates per applicant schedule) — outcome: approved; details: seasonal field-use calendar referenced.
- Designate Scott as second payroll signer and Andrew as third payroll signer (when chair unavailable) — outcome: approved; effective immediately for upcoming payroll deadlines.
- Postpone Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club maintenance presentation to Sept. 11 — outcome: approved (postponement).

Why it matters: The tractor authorization addresses a recurring operational constraint: staff said existing mowers and tractors have limited usable parts and the parks department needs reliable equipment to use a new leaf vacuum and to maintain fields. The Refab permit clarifies logistics for a moderately sized private event on commission property and sets conditions to avoid conflicts with previously scheduled private events at the site.

Implementation and next steps: Staff was directed to confirm the exact tractor model with maintenance lead Frank, finalize purchase logistics and identify funding. Refab was given permitting guidance (site, power availability, trash disposal, restroom capacity) and told where to send a donation check. The soccer-club maintenance item will return with a formal presentation on Sept. 11.

Speakers
- Peter — Parks Commission chair (government)
- Noel — Parks Commission member (government)
- Andrew — Parks Commission member (government)
- Scott — Parks Commission member (government)
- Matthew Carr — Refab (business; event applicant)
- Josh — Parks department staff (government)
- Frank — Parks maintenance staff (government)
- Ryan — former parks staff (government)
- Courtney Beating — Warrior Training (business; program applicant)

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- {\"kind\":\"other\",\"identifiers\":{},\"motion\":\"Postpone soccer-field maintenance proposal to Sept. 11 to allow club presentation\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[],\"tally\":{},\"legal_threshold\":{},\"outcome\":\"approved\",\"notes\":\"Club to present detailed plan and timeline on Sept. 11.\"}

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clarifying_details
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Lakeville Parks Commission authorizes $11,000 tractor, approves Refab employee event and names backup payroll signers