Recreation & Community Services Commission

RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 MEETING 6:00 P.M. MINUTES RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION – In attendance: Mary Bartolotta, Ed Dypa, Lincoln Everest, Matt Fraulino, Anthony Jaskot, Phil Pessina Absent: Lucy Bettencourt, Akbar Coffy, Mitchell Motlaugh, Salvatore Uccello Staff: Cathy Lechowicz, Director AGENDA: Call Meeting to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:17pm. There was a serious accident on Rte. 9 that delayed Commission Members. Approval of the Minutes: Phil Pessina made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Mary Bartolotta. Public Hearing: no additional members of the public in attendance Department Reports: Building Updates The director gave a list of what issues that need to be addressed: Northeast corner of building – dig out around foundation, seal outside and inside to prevent future water, waiting for work to start North side of building – Remove brick and pave north side of parking lot HVAC – being assessed, significant issues, poor cooling, poor warming Program Updates Senior Center is in demand. Rec Dept is gearing up for Fall Festival October 20th Summer camp - 600 unique campers, No major incidents, slightly lower numbers Bingo is happening this Friday night Brochures went out for both Senior and Rec. Departments. Palmer Field opened – Fall programming - Pickle Ball, Senior Walking, Tennis. Holiday on Main Planning Breakfast with Santa – Phil thought Dec. 1st NEW BUSINESS: Middle School Annex Maintain annex portion of WWMS – pool, gym, café, locker rooms Could also host large Senior events Could hold Summer programs the weeks that schools are preparing to open Would also be an emergency shelter for this side of town Aquatics CT Rec & Park Assoc. meeting Thinking of Vets pool usage with Cathy, Bill Russo & Chris Holden Cathy would like to do an Aquatics Audit – Staffing, Resources, Safety  Ice Skating Rink Placement of Rink – It was decided to be at Harbor Park again this year 700 Unique users last year over 2 month span of Feb. – Apr. More friction on surface than traditional ice, will wear in with use First year with Holiday on Main – Open on Friday after Thanksgiving Need to purchase nets if using for hockey OLD BUSINESS: Mary Bartolotta made a motion to adjourn, Matt Fraulino seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:53pm.