Ice Arena Authority

NORWICH ICE RINK AUTHORITY MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD JULY 16, 2009 Authority Attendance: Mike Goldblatt, Mike Schermerhorn, Cheryl Ritacco, and Rich Wolak Absent: Judy Deglin, Dean Pfeifer and Doug Barlow Guest: Jim Sanca, Mia Sanca and Mike Arnone Meeting was called to order by Mike Goldblatt at 6:12. A quorum was present. Public Comments There were no public comments Correspondence There was no correspondence Reports Manager Jim Sanca reported on the following:  Learn to Skate has 90 participants, approximately the same number as this time last year  Norwich Skating School finished first in New England District 1 Championships. First time in Connecticut. 18 teams were in attendance with 51 Norwich Skating School members participating. Yulia Borissova also won Skating Director of Year.  Norwich Skating School placed 10th out of 44 teams at the 50th ISI Anniversary Florida Competition in May  Hockey clinics continue during the summer.  NFA will resume their hockey season in 09-10. Their fees will be $190 per hour for practice and game ice. The Rink will collect the gate during NFA  home games. The team rented ice for skill development on Sunday mornings in July and August  The Rink participated in Subfest. They rented a table space to promote Rink programs and public skate  The Rink has partnered with TVCCA Youth Services to train fourteen 20 year olds for future work force. They have been working on the landscaping around the Rink  City Manager, Alan Bergren came to Rink during a Tuesday Learn to Skate. He had the session professionally videotaped for use on Norwich web site.  Jim presented the budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010. The Rink Authority reviewed, discussion took place, Authority voted and it was unanimously accepted. Rich Wolak made motion to accept budget, seconded by Cheryl Ritacco.  A response to the Rink’s RFP for concession management was presented. Submission from Richard Bazinet was reviewed. Rink will receive lease payment of five percent a month on the gross monthly receipts for the first year and then six percent thereafter. Gross monthly receipts include concession, vending machines, food purchased for birthday party packages and outside catering events. In addition, a payment of $200 per month for utilities, for the first six months, and $250 per month for the period thereafter. Lesser will be provided with monthly statements for the above information. Proposal shall commence on August 1, 2009 and shall carry for a period of three years. Discussion took place, Authority voted and it was unanimously accepted. Motion to accept was made by Rick Wolak, seconded by Mike Schermerhorn. Old Business There was no old business New Business There was no new business Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm. Motion to accept made by Rich Wolak; seconded by Mike Schermerhorn. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Ritacco