Richter Park Authority

RICHTER PARK AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Richter Park Authority Office Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 6:00 PM In compliance with Connecticut General Statute § 1-225, these minutes are being provided for informational purposes and are subject to approval of the Richter Park Authority Board of Directors at its next regular meeting. Chairman Pete Siecienski opened the meeting at 6:05 PM. Members present: George Radachowsky, Leroy Diggs, Bob Eberhard, Judy Griemsmann and Art Haddad (full member for Paul DiNardo). Also present: Jonathan Pinto, Head Golf Professional, Rob Dorsch, Golf Course Superintendent, Karen Madaus, Business Manager and Bobby Bria, Musicals at Richter. Absent: John Priola, Al Mead, Dave Lajoie, Pam St. Pierre and Paul DiNardo. Public participation None. Approve minutes of previous meetings Mr. Eberhard made a motion to approve the minutes from the December RPA meeting. Mr. Diggs seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Eberhard made a motion to approve the minutes from the 12/22/22 Grounds & Greens Committee meeting. Mr. Radachowsky seconded. Too many members abstained, so it was tabled for the February RPA meeting. Mr. Eberhard made a motion to approve the minutes from the 12/7 Grounds & Greens Committee meeting. Mr. Radachowsky seconded. Motion passed. Correspondence none. Arts Association Met on 1/10/23. During the meeting, Kai had stated that she’d like to book artists/performers for spring at a lower rate. RPA said to move forward with booking them. There will be another meeting at the end of February/early March to discuss what Arts will look like once Richter House renovation is done. Musicals at Richter They have resubmitted the grant. Also, trying to figure out the show schedule, as the City is still working on architectural revisions to put together a priority list. Currently, it’s 1) concessions, 2) interior and 3) exterior and driveway. MPC-Richter House Planning to meet February 1st at 6pm in the RPA office. FORe Discussions about the organization and structure of FORe, along with brick sales and Danbury Amateur. Business Manager’s Report Resident ID sales and passes are going well. There has been a lot of interest in Advance Tee Times, and some outing have started confirming dates. Head Golf Professional The Pro Shop renovation is in full swing and coming together quickly. The rock wall construction is going well too. The PGA show in FL is next week. There is a cloud-based point of sale coming this season. Grounds and Greens The reservoir level is at 92% without any snow. Tree work is moving ahead and a lot of dead limbs will be removed. Multiple leases are coming in between now and 2024; all are six months on and six months off for payments. Financial report Mr. Priola was not present. The winter goal is to have $250K in Operating. Finance Committee Report Our winter “kitty” will be mostly used on the rock wall and Pro Shop renovation. Old business The City will go out to re-bid the Richter House project without work on the second floor and will include ADA compliance/modifications. New business Superintendent’s contract, tabled until February RPA meeting. Chairman’s Comments/Report none Executive Session None. Mr. Eberhard made a motion to adjourn at 7:17 pm. Mr. Radachowsky seconded. Motion passed unanimously.