Ice Arena Authority

Norwich Ice Arena Authority Regular Meeting The Norwich Municipal Ice Rink 641 New London Turnpike Minutes October 17, 2018 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:22 by Chairman Bettencourt. 2. Determination of Quorum: A quorum was present as all members were in attendance. Also present was the rink’s office manager Shannon FitzGerald. 3. A motion to accept the minutes from the July 18 meeting was made by Gary Makowicki, seconded by Mark Sicuso and passed by unanimously by voice vote. 4. Public Comment - none 5. Correspondence – none presented 6. New Business 1. Update and discussion regarding audits- Chairman Bettencourt reported that at this time there was no update on lease issues from the Finance Department. 2. A motion was made by Mark Sicuso, seconded by Joann Beguhl to set the 2019 meeting schedule for Jan 16, April 17, July 17 and October 16 at 6pm each date, meeting at the rink. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Shannon FitzGerald reported: • The rink hosted a hockey tournament last weekend. The rink provided additional ice for Conn College, the tournament host. • The sound system isn’t up yet but it’s anticipated to be complete in the next couple of weeks. • There were a couple of roof leaks that have been reported to Dep Controler Madeira. • Parking lot lighting has been repaired. 4. The Authority requested copies of maintenance contracts. Shannon stated that the fire marshall has asked for them and she’ll send copies of the records once they get them.  5. Rec Director Hancin has been contacted and invited to participate in the Authority’s meetings. 6. Mark Sicuso will contact Tony Madera about painting sign in the spring. 7. A motion to adjourn was made by Joann Beguhl, seconded by Mark Sicuso and passed by voice vote at 6:40pm Respectfully Submitted, Mark Bettencourt, Chairman