Ice Arena Authority
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · October 16, 2019
Minutes
Norwich Ice Arena Authority
Regular Meeting
The Norwich Municipal Ice Rink
641 New London Turnpike
Minutes
October 16, 2019
1. Call to Order – Chairman Bettencourt called the meeting to order at 6:08pm.
2. Determination of Quorum – All members were present as well as Shannon Fitzgerald from
RGIA.
3. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting-On motion from Gary Makowicki, Seconded
by Mark Sicuso, the minutes from the July 17, 2019 meeting were accepted as presented
unanimously.
4. Public Comment - none
5. Correspondence – The RoseGarden Ice Arena 2019-2020 gross revenue projections were
handed out for review.
6. Old Business
1. Update and discussion regarding lease terms – This was addressed under new
business with review of revenue numbers.
7. New Business
1. Receipt and Discussion on revenue projections – JoAnn Beguhl led the
discussion in reviewing the numbers. She pointed out that with the new fiscal
year the calculation of the lease payment would be 10 percent of revenue.
Based on revenue projections the annual lease payment would increase to
over $90,000. She expressed a concern that since we didn’t as of yet have
audited records we couldn’t invoice an updated amount for the quarterly
payment. Shannon stated that she had been told by Lisa that the audit
process was nearly complete.
Joann remains concerned that the quarterly payments will be short and that
will cause cash flow problems for the rink if they have to make up the
arrearage all at once when revenue is down. It remains very important to get
the audited numbers and she will continue to work with the comptroller’s
office and follow up.
2. Shannon Fitzgerald reported to the authority that:
• The lights have been fixed in the parking lot
• Yesterday they started sealing and painted some of the lines
• 10/26 & 27 the rink will hold the Holiday Challenge Competition
• It was noted that the 2 co-op programs combined into one program
and there may be some minor impact on rink revenue.
3. Anything else to be brought before the authority – It was noted that the sign
work hadn’t been done. Mark Sicuso will follow up with the comptroller’s
office and Public Works.
8. Adjournment- There being no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mark Sicuso,
seconded by Gary Makowicki and passed unanimously at 6:25 pm.
Submitted by,
Mark Bettencourt,
Chairman
Agenda
RoseGarden Ice Arnea 2019 - 2020 Gross Revenue Projections
Category Notes projection for 7/1/19-6/30/20 prev year (7/1/18-6/30/19) Details
1251 Adult Hockey League $ 150,000.00 $ 152,875.00 Not sure how many teams we will have for the fall yet, gathering commitments now
1410 Freestyle Subscription $ 40,000.00 $ 41,179.00 based on previous year
based on previous year - Christmas and New Years that fall on Wednesdays this year so they probably will
1254 Am group Wednesday, Friday $ 20,000.00 $ 20,400.00 skip
1212 Clinics $ 15,000.00 $ 14,813.00 based on previous year with some growth
1151 Stick-time $ 24,000.00 $ 23,465.00
1321 Extreme Power Skating $ 14,000.00 $ 13,786.00 Summer session much lighter that previous years
1111 Adult ps admission $ 50,000.00 $ 47,519.00
1420 Freestyle Drop in $ 9,000.00 $ 10,037.00
1120 Skate Rental $ 45,000.00 $ 43,830.00
1160 Pickup Hockey $ 10,000.00 $ 9,905.00
1341 Future Star camp (BTH Camp) $ 10,000.00 $ 6,386.00
1112 Youth ps Admission $ 20,000.00 $ 19,137.00
rented ice for test session 7/20/19, have not discussed any other rentals yet for the remainder of the
1431 Norwich Figure Skating Club $ 832.00 $ - year
1252 A League $ 15,927.00 $ 15,927.00
1350 Off Ice Training Classes $ 6,000.00 $ 5,478.00 Increasing pricing going forward beginning September 2019
1310 LTS/Recreational Classes $ 45,000.00 $ 42,495.00
1327 Synchro $ 4,000.00 $ 3,517.50
1313 Hockey Learn to Skate $ 5,500.00 $ 5,507.00
1722 Chips $ 4,250.00 $ 4,240.00
1343 Freestyle Camp (Ad Training camp) $ 2,600.00 $ 2,595.00
1710 Beverage $ 13,000.00 $ 10,767.00 prices were increased in the beginning of July 2019 from $2 to $3. $6,000 sponsorship check included
1311 Tot Learn to Skate $ 9,000.00 $ 9,052.00
1116 Party $ 5,000.00 $ 5,061.00
1253 Over 40 $ 40,235.00 $ 40,235.00
1130 On Ice Skate Aid $ 7,000.00 $ 7,001.00
1113 Senior ps admission $ 2,400.00 $ 2,388.00
1270 Miscellaneous Hockey Hourly Rentals $ 9,000.00 $ 8,780.00
2121 Learn to Play Hockey $ 5,500.00 $ 5,575.00
1810 game room $ 700.00 $ 715.00 coin lockers
1114 Military ps Admission $ 3,500.00 $ 3,320.00
1400 Freestyle $ 3,000.00 $ 3,257.00 ISI Test registration, Rink Music tags, Exhibitions
1115 Group ps rate $ 3,300.00 $ 3,278.00
1170 Misc Public Hourly Rental IISI HOLIDAY Challenge $ 4,000.00 $ 5,300.00 Movie, Texas Roadhouse
26951.86 from CHC 3/18, 3/18 & 4/18. Buying additional slots this season. $214,005.84 used during
1211 SECYH $ 241,000.00 $ 240,957.00 fiscal year 7/1/18-6/30/19
Not sure what is going on yet, spoke to AD, they should know more in the beginning of September and
1231 Redhawks $ 23,715.00 $ 24,791.00 will get back to me, some practices shortened from 80 minutes to 60 minutes
1243 Conn College $ 5,000.00 $ 3,000.00
1255 Adult Instructional Hockey $ 1,000.00 $ 351.00
1320 Future Stars $ 13,000.00 $ 12,485.00
1328 Production $ 5,000.00 $ 4,763.00
1331 Tournament of Roses $ 10,000.00 $ 12,125.00 increased $8,400 from previous year doing it in May vs July
1600 Gift Certificates $ 1,000.00 $ 904.00
1920 Snack Bar $ 20,000.00 $ 15,035.00
Totals $ 916,459.00 $ 902,231.50
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