Ice Arena Authority
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · July 21, 2021
Minutes
Norwich Ice Arena Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Held Virtually via Zoom
July 21, 2021 at 6pm
1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order by Chairman Bettencourt at 6:02.
2. Determination of Quorum – All members were present.
3. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting 4/21/2021 – A motion by Mark Sicuso was
made to accept the minutes was made, seconded by the chair and passed unanimously by roll
call vote.
4. Public Comment – None
5. Correspondence – Comptroller’s Email – A discussion was had regarding finalizing the audit
and determining what areas were categorized as capital improvements and if they were
eligible for rent credits. There were projects that hadn’t been reviewed yet. There was more
work and determinations through likely negotiations to be made. We could have a need to go
into executive session to discuss those aspects once the comptroller’s office has made those
determinations. DC Madeira will provide additional information regarding specific items
tomorrow via email.
6. Old Business
1. Discussion and possible action regarding lease terms, compliance, and audits- No action
was taken yet based comptroller’s information until additional determinations can be
made.
7. New Business
1. Potential changes to agreement proposed by comptroller and action if needed
This will be taken up when the old business item is cleared up.
8. Adjournment – On motion by Mark Sicuso, seconded by Gary Makowicki and passed
unanimously by roll call vote at 6:25pm
Agenda
Norwich Ice Arena Authority
Regular Meeting Agenda
Held Virtually via Zoom
July 21, 2021 at 6pm
1. Call to Order –
2. Determination of Quorum –
3. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting 4/21/2021
4. Public Comment –
5. Correspondence – Comptroller’s Email
6. Reports
7. Old Business
1. Discussion and possible action regarding lease terms, compliance, and audits
8. New Business
1. Potential changes to agreement proposed by comptroller and action if needed
9. Adjournment
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