Richter Park Authority

RICHTER PARK AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Richter Park Authority Office Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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 6:07 PM. Members present: George Radachowsky, Al Mead, Leroy Diggs, Jay Eriquez, Dave Lajoie, Judy Griemsmann and Paul DiNardo. Also present: Jonathan Pinto, Head Golf Professional, Rob Dorsch, Golf Course Superintendent and Karen Madaus, Business Manager. Absent: Art Haddad, Pam St. Pierre and Bob Eberhard Public participation none Approve minutes of previous meetings Mr. Mead made a motion to approve the minutes of the November RPA meeting. Mr. DiNardo seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Correspondence none. Arts Association No report Musicals at Richter The 2025 schedule will be Evita, Little Mermaid and Beetlejuice, Jr. An end-of- year fundraising appeal was just sent out to raise money to get the lighting truss up. MPC-Richter House Mr. DiNardo passed out signage proofs to the RPA for discussion. FORe Mr. DiNardo also spoke to Chris Wilbur about being President of the FORe Board. Chris will be introduced at the January RPA meeting. Ms. Griemsmann spoke about Lloyd Cutsumpas and his knowledge of Richter Park history. Should the framed photo of the original RPA members be hung in the Clubhouse? Business Manager’s Report Gift card sales have been coming in for the holidays, and we’re preparing for passes being sold in 2025. Head Golf Professional/Director of Operations As of November, we were at 43,103 rounds (which is 1,200 more than last year). The Turkey Shoot was successful; the weather was great and we made a nice donation to Dorothy Day. Grounds and Greens We are working on cleanup currently and the irrigation system was already blown out. Financial report Operating is at $295K and Capital is at $107K, which is roughly $107K better than last year. Mr. Mead made a motion to accept the financial report. Mr. DiNardo seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Finance Committee Report The Committee is recommending going forward with the proposed budget. Mr. Mead made a motion to accept the proposed budget. Mr. Lajoie seconded. Mr. Radachowsky voted Nay. Motion passed. Old business none. New business The RPA reviewed staff compensation recommendations for staff bonuses instead of raises: Director of Golf $5,000 Superintendent $5,000 Business Manager $3,000 Assistant Superintendent $1,000 Mr. Mead made a motion to accept the recommendations. Mr. Lajoie seconded. Mr. Radachowsky made a motion to offer 50% of the recommendation. Mr. Diggs seconded. Mr. Radachowsky and Mr. Diggs voted aye and there were four nay votes. Motion did not pass. A vote was made on the original motion by Mr. Mead. Mr. Radachowsky and Mr. Diggs voted nay. There were four aye votes. Motion passed. Chairman’s Comments/Report We are ready for the challenges ahead! Mr. Mead made a motion to adjourn at 7:07pm. Mr. Lajoie seconded. Motion passed unanimously.