The Madison Recreation Commission (MRC) met on October 18. Following are the unofficial minutes, which are subject to commission approval.
The meeting was called to order by President Ty Gaines.
Public Forum: No members of the public were present.
Treasurer’s report by Jenn Boles: balance $20,0017.42 and outstanding fees of $1,900 were discussed.
Director Report by Jon Larkin: The Championship game at the ESU location was not available, so it will be played in Chase County as they were not able to have a home game during the regular season.
Equipment returns were being arraigned with the football teams.
A discussion was held regarding Scott Brown Basketball league forms and when MRC will have to report teams to the League. MRC teams will be due in December and that forms need to be sent out as soon as possible to the students.
A discussion regarding opening up basketball forms to all kids in that age bracket to also allow people to select an option to practice only and not participate in actual games was approved by consensus.
Soccer fields bringing in extra dirt to level them up or moving the fields. Different locations were discussed.
Approximately 50 helmets will need to be refurbished this offseason.
Football in Burlington for flag football is going well.
Deadline for basketball forms to be sent out is October 23 and they will be due by November 10.
Coaches meeting will be held on November 15, at 6 p.m. prior to the next scheduled meeting.
Old Business to be addressed by the next meeting includes the installation of adjustable height basketball goals.
Boles made a motion to compensate Mark Ott for welding the Legion and Lions Club signs on the batting cage. No finally decision was made as to how to compensate for the work.
An executive session for non-elected personnel was held following a Motion by Jason Albert and second by Gaines for 10 minutes to return to open session at 8:15 p.m. No decisions were made following the executive session.
Flag football discussion regarding updating the flags from velcro to ball and socket attachment.
Motion to adjourn by Jason Albert with Dillon Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
