The meeting began with a focus on the Real Legacy Football Club’s application, which was removed from the agenda due to incomplete submissions. Following this, Eric Stanley presented his proposal for a summer football camp to be held at Ted Williams Camp, with a proposed fee structure of $2 per player. The commission debated this fee, highlighting the distinction between in-town and out-of-town rates, and ultimately approved the camp with a fee of $12 per player.

Attention then turned to the Looney Legacy Foundation’s annual charity blooper ball tournament, scheduled for August 9th, with a rain date of August 10th, at John Pong Park. The event, honoring a former high school softball coach, is expected to draw 75 to 100 players. The commission unanimously agreed to waive the typical clinic fee for this charity event, a customary practice for events of this nature.

The discussion continued with two volleyball tournaments set for July 20th and August 16th. The first tournament aimed at raising funds for cystic fibrosis, while the second focused on maintaining volleyball courts and equipment. The commission decided to waive the fee for the charity-related event on July 20th, while the August 16th tournament would adhere to the standard fee structure.

Financial matters at Clear Pond were another focal point of the meeting. It was reported that the revenue budget for 2025 had already been exceeded by $430, with season pass revenue projected at $14,000. However, gate fees fell short of the expected $6,000 due to an increase in season pass sales. The overall revenue budget for 2026 was set at $26,650, with a salary budget of $42,500, leading to a projected loss of $22,000. Staffing costs were anticipated to reach $58,700 if current employees worked full hours. These financial challenges prompted discussions about maintaining operational expenses within budget, especially with food services and custodial costs.

The commission also reviewed maintenance issues at Ted Williams Camp, particularly regarding water accumulation due to sprinkler malfunctions. A staff member noted that sprinklers had not been turned off, exacerbating water levels after recent high temperatures. The area requires drying out before further work can determine the water source.

In terms of park improvements, the commission considered the purchase of picnic tables for Clear Pine Park. Previous allocations of $1,500 for park improvements did not include picnic tables. Options for metal-legged and wooden tables were reviewed, with concerns about durability and maintenance. The decision to purchase six wooden picnic tables, with tarps for winter protection, was supported after a brief discussion.

The meeting also addressed requests for park space reservations. A representative from a booster club sought to reserve an area for an event hosting approximately 100 people, leading to a motion approving the request with a $50 fee for the gym hut to host lawn games and an ice cream truck on July 27th.

Other topics included Brian Adams’ request from LAAA to use larger baseball fields for older kids, which was approved for field one on weekday nights, excluding Sunday mornings reserved for men’s softball. The commission also tackled the ongoing bathroom situation at Tedling’s camp, with repairs scheduled for the following week.

Finally, the meeting touched upon the possibility of acquiring Adirondack chairs for Clear Pond beach to enhance areas for birthday rentals. The purchase was approved with a cap of $600, opting for composite materials to reduce costs and mitigate theft risks.