Parks Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:00 p.m. A. Call meeting to order: Attendance: B. Minutes of last meeting: January 14, 2025 C. Approval of Bills: Warrants dated January 31st, February 7th, and February 14th D. Public Input: Each speaker is asked to direct their comments to the Chair and keep their remarks to 5 minutes. E. Communications: 1. Email from Commissioner Lapointe regarding use of scoreboards for youth basketball. 2. Request from Victor Torres for field use for a soccer camp from June 23rd to June 27th. 3. Request from Cpt. Lambert of the Chicopee Police Department to use Sarah Jane Park for the 2025 Chicopee National Night Out on August 6th, with a rain date of August 7th. 4. Request from Cynthia Dinneen to hold the annual Great Strides Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis at Szot Park on Sunday, May 18th. 5. Request from Gina Mazza from Harmony House to hold a walk at Szot Park on September 13th or September 20th. 6. Request from Ken McCance of the West Mass Brass Band to hold a concert at Aldenville Commons on June 7th, with a rain date of June 12th. 7. Other Communications F. Maintenance Report: 1. Parks Labor Force: Current Park openings: (1) 11L – Working Foreman, (4) 5L – MEO/Laborer, (4) Temporary Laborers. All other positions are filled. G. Recreation Report: 1. Adult Rec Programs: Tang Soo Do Korean Martial Arts, Yoga 2. Adult Rec Leagues: Volleyball – Season on-going. Men’s Basketball – Season on-going. 3. Youth Rec Leagues: Suburban Basketball – Season on-going. Youth Basketball – Season on- going. 4. Youth Rec Programs: Tang Soo Do Korean Martial Arts. 5. Aquatics: Winter Open Swim / Swim Lessons – Sundays at CHS Pool. Lifeguard Training Course – February 18-21 6. Safety: CPR/First Aid/AED – February 22nd 7. Trips: Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs – July 18-21 8. OPEE: June 30th – August 8th 9. Events: Easter – April 12th, Fireworks – June 28th 10. Concerts: Aldenville Summer Concerts July 1st – August 12th 11. Recreation openings: Gym Supervisor, Umpires, Camp Director, Asst. Camp Director, Specialist, Sr. Counselor, Jr. Counselor, Aquatics Director, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Leader of Rec., Asst. Rec. Leader. H. Old Business: 1. Bemis Pond Dam Removal – Construction stopped for Winter. Planning for Phase II. 2. Szot Master Plan – Phase I design. 3. CDBG Project – Sarah Jane Splash Pad – Removal funds approved. 4. PARC Grant – Sarah Jane Park Improvements – Beginning design process. 5. Pool Removal – Szot Clean Up Area 6. Park Event Permit  7. Other Old Business I. New Business: 1. Discussion regarding Barry School and Garrity Grove Park 2. Park / School Properties 3. Park Deeds 4. Election of Officers 5. Designation to Sign Warrants 6. Other New Business J. Meeting adjourned: K. Next Meeting: _______________________________