Ice Arena Authority

NORWICH ICE RINK AUTHORITY MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD February 16, 2012 Authority Attendance: Doug Barlow, Rich Wolak and Cheryl Ritacco Absent: Mike Goldblattt and Mike Schermerhorn Guest: Jim Sanca and Mia Sanca MINUTES Meeting was called to order by Rich Wolak at 6:10 pm, a quorum was present. Minutes from the January meeting were reviewed and unanimously approved. Public Comments There were no public comments Correspondence There were no public correspondences Reports Jim Sanca reported on the following: • Learn to Skate has over 350 members enrolled with 80 children ages 3 – 5 in the Tot class • Norwich Skating School currently has 67 members and will continue fundraising for their July trip to the 2012 ISI Worlds Championships in Dallas, TX • Three Spring hockey clinics begin in April for ages 6 – adult with Bernie Cassell running the clinic program • A Girls Elite Hockey Camp will be held in June to introduce new skaters to the sport as well as work with more advanced skaters on skills • The Rink is challenging the last 6 years of their electric rate structure. NPU recommended using the EP structure in March of 2006, but the most economical rate would have been the General City EGC (no demand) rate. This has been brought to the attention of City Manager Allan Bergren’s attention. The General City EGC rate would have likely saved The Rink thousands of dollars over the past 6 years  • The Rink was dark for a portion of the day on February 14 – 2 electric lines under the building were corroded due to typical wear and needed replacement. Rink was fully lit by 5pm that day • Items on the P&L report note: an increase in insurance cost, pro-shop skating hardware down due to loss in skate sharpening numbers and utility increase Old Business There was no old business With a motion by Doug Barlow and seconded by Rich Wolak the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Ritacco