Mohegan Park Improvement & Development Advisory Committee - Disbanded Feb 01, 2025

MOHEGAN PARK IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, January 11, 2018 – 6:30 P.M. Norwich Public Works Conference Room 50 Clinton Avenue, Norwich, CT Regular Meeting MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Beryl Fishbone at 6:32 P.M. Committee members present: Beryl Fishbone, Bill Barbuto, Judy Magnano, Samantha Venturo, Alderman Sam Browning, Patrick McLaughlin filling in for Ryan Thompson. Absent: Rebecca Melucci, Ryan Thompson (Ex-Officio) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Samantha Venturo, seconded by Sam Browning, the committee unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 9, 2017. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT Upon a motion by Samantha Venturo, seconded by Sam Browning, the committee unanimously approved the financial report. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Water tank update: NPU representative, Mary Lou Rychling updated the committee regarding the progress of the water tank. Due to cold weather, there was a delay in filling the tank. It should be on-line by March 1st. Fencing and painting scheduled for the beginning of May. b. Gate opening between park center and animal shelter and handicap parking spaces closer to park center: Patrick McLaughlin provided a map showing a proposed 4 ft. opening in fence for greater handicapped access to park center. DPW is requesting committee help to finance these park improvements. The committee has asked DPW to provide a written proposal/cost estimate. c. Brochure containers on kiosks: Judy Magnano will send container photos for review by Ryan Thompson. d. Promotion of the park: i. Great Backyard Bird Count (16-19 February 2018) ii. Earth Day (22 April 2018) iii. Arbor Day (27 April 2018): Beryl Fishbone suggested one of Norwich’s two Tree Wardens visit schools and perhaps plant a tree. iv. CT Public Gardens Day (11 May 2018) v. National Trails Week (2-10 June 2018): Invite people to hike trails.  vi. National Gardening Exercise Day (6 June 2018): Samantha Venturo suggested yoga in the rose garden. vii. CT Historic Gardens Day (24 Jun 2018): Beryl Fishbone suggested a concert in the rose garden. Bill Barbuto said parking might be an issue and Judy Magnano was concerned with harm to roses. A suggestion was made that a concert be held in the park center. Kyle Seitz suggested including food trucks. Sam Browning and Kyle Seitz will look into city rules for events and security costs. viii. Inclusion of Chelsea Gardens Foundation in park promotion: A motion was brought forth by Samantha Venturo and seconded by Bill Barbuto, not to include Chelsea Gardens in park promotion, park events and future park plans. Samantha Venturo, Bill Barbuto, Judy Magnano voted in favor of the motion, Beryl Fishbone voted against and Kyle Sietz and Sam Browning abstained. 5. CITIZEN COMMENT 6. OTHER BUSINESS Kyle Seitz suggested disc golf in the park. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made to adjourn by Kyle Seitz, seconded by Sam Browning and voted unanimously by the committee. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 P.M. Distribution: Bill Barbuto billsuebarbuto@hotmail.com, Beryl Fishbone berylfishbone@yahoo.com, Judy Magnano jmagnano12@gmail.com, Sam Browning tappingreeve@aol.com, Ryan Thompson rthompson@cityofnorwich.org, Rebecca Melucci beckimelucci614@gmail.com, Samantha Venturo stillwaters37@gmail.com, Kyle Seitz seitzk22@yahoo.com, Betsy Barrett bbarrett@cityofnorwich.org, Christine Averna caverna@cityofnorwich.org, Suzanne Cicarelli dpwadmin@cityofnorwich.org