Parks Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 12, 2025 7:00 p.m. A. Call meeting to order: Attendance: B. Minutes of last meeting: May 13, 2025 C. Approval of Bills: Warrants dated May 30th and June 6th D. Public Input: Each speaker is asked to direct their comments to the Chair and keep their remarks to 5 minutes. E. Communications: 1. Request from Paul Langevin for field use at Ike Alpert Park for the Chicopee High School Boys Summer Soccer Team. 2. Request from Sgt. Gazda of the Chicopee Police Department to use Wisniowski Park for their annual Block Party/Resource Event on Saturday, June 21st from 12pm to 4pm. Rain date would be Sunday, June 22nd. 3. Other Communications F. Maintenance Report: 1. Parks Labor Force: Current Park openings: (1) 6L – Public Works Craftsman, (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 2. Adult Rec Leagues: Softball – Games on-going. 3. Youth Rec Leagues: Youth Baseball/Softball – Games on-going. 4. Youth Rec Programs: Tang Soo Do Korean Martial Arts. Gold Star Zoo – Complete. 5. Aquatics: Swim Lessons at Ray Ash Pool – TBA 6. Trips: Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs – July 18-21. Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees – August 24th 7. OPEE: June 30th – August 8th 8. Events: Fireworks – June 28th, Movie Nights – July 11th and August 8th. National Night Out – August 6th 9. Concerts: Aldenville Summer Concerts – July 1st – August 12th. 10. Recreation openings: Sr. Counselor, Jr. Counselor, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Leader of Rec., Asst. Rec. Leader. H. Old Business: 1. Bemis Pond Dam Removal – Work on-going. Planning for Phase II. 2. Szot Master Plan – Phase I design. Review of draft report. 3. CDBG Project – Sarah Jane Splash Pad – Removal funds approved. 4. PARC Grant – Sarah Jane Park Improvements – Preparing bid package. 5. Pool Removal – Szot Clean Up Area 6. Park Event Permit 7. Dulchinos Field Dugouts 8. Other Old Business I. New Business: 1. 2025 Seasonal Employees 2. Park Projects 3. Other New Business J. Meeting adjourned: K. Next Meeting: _______________________________