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Commission approves two alternate appointments, continues bylaws work and notes AED purchase
Summary
The commission approved minutes, voted to make Jody a voting alternate, appointed Kendall midterm as an alternate, agreed to continue work on bylaws, and reported a $59,590.51 recreation revolving account balance with an AED ordered for field deployment.
At the start of the meeting Speaker 3 moved to approve the previous meeting minutes (SEG 027) and Speaker 4 seconded; members voted in favor and the motion passed. Later in the meeting, the commission addressed vacancies and alternates for Parks and Recreation seats.
Speaker 8 proposed making Jody a voting alternate in the absence of another member (SEG 086). Following a second and a voice vote, commissioners responded 'aye' with no abstentions and the motion carried to make Jody a voting alternate (SEG 096-104).
Separately, members discussed a midterm appointment for Kendall and whether the Select Board should set the term length or reappoint at the June reappointment window (SEG 216-267). Speaker 3 moved to vote on Kendall’s appointment and Speaker 7 seconded; the commission voted 'aye' and approved Kendall as a midterm alternate (SEG 285-296). Several speakers clarified that the commission is advisory and that alternate appointments must be ratified by the Select Board.
The commission also reported that the recreation revolving account stands at $59,590.51; Speaker 6 reported $6,000 in recent registrations and flagged expenses including an automated external defibrillator (AED) purchased for ball fields to be mounted outside for emergency access (SEG 1539-1566). Members noted bank-reconciliation issues remain and that Select Board staff are working to ensure timely billing and clearer finance procedures (SEG 1568-1580).
Other business included continuing work on the recreation commission bylaws in a future working session (the commission set a working session and the next regular meeting for March 18 with a 5:30 p.m. working session followed by the 6:30 p.m. meeting) and a motion to adjourn that carried by voice vote (SEG 1608-1675).
