Ice Arena Authority

Norwich Ice Arena Authority Regular Meeting The Norwich Municipal Ice Rink 641 New London Turnpike Minutes October 18, 2017 6pm The meeting was called to order at 6pm by Chairman Bettencourt. A quorum of members was present, Mark Bettencourt, Joann Beguhl, Gary Makowicki and Mark Sicuso. On a motion by Gary Makowicki, seconded by Mark Sisuso, the minutes from August 23, 2017 were accepted. There was no public comment. Correspondence from Deputy Comptroller (DC) Tony Madeira regarding the nature of the pro shop transaction was reviewed as well as Lisa Fenick’s response to the chairman’s letter. Joann Beguhl requested a copy of the lease for the authority if and when available. In the opinion of those the DC consulted the transaction is at market value. Without objection, the authority will recognize the fair market value of the transaction. The question of whether it was appropriate to waive the first year’s payment will remain open. Old Business: The DC called into the meeting and reported that an email reporting on the unaudited records will be coming out tomorrow. The situation regarding the failure of NRIA to complete audits as required by the lease was discussed. It was suggested that the city might be able to assist in posting an RFP request for the auditing services. On motion by Joann Beguhl, seconded by the chairman and passed unanimously, it was requested a letter be drafted requesting the city to post for an RFP on behalf of NRIA as soon as possible. New Business: A motion to move the quarterly regular meeting time permanently to 6pm with a 2018 schedule of January 17, April 18, July 18 and October 17, all to be held at the rink, was made by Joann Beguhl, seconded by Mark Bettencourt and passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:38pm by Joann Beguhl, seconded by Mark Sicuso and passed unanimously. Submitted by, Mark M. Bettencourt Chairman