Recreation Advisory Board

City of Norwich Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 24, 2010 Members Present: Robert Spayne, Chairman Deb Hinchey Bill Nash Ray Stewart Members Excused: John Iovino Also Present: Luis DePina, Recreation Director Meeting called to order at 6:03 by Chairman Spayne. Motion to accept minutes of special meeting held on Jan. 27, 2010 made by Ray Stewart with a second from Bill Nash. Motion passes unanimously. Recreation Director DePina gave an update regarding the YMCA property. The Recreation Department is still waiting word on the sale of the North Stonington property. Once the sale is made we will have a solid number to work with regarding the downtown building. Meetings with supporters are continuing and a cost effective solution to the heating issue is being pursued. Volunteers are in place to help with minor electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, cleaning and landscaping. DePina also reported on the upcoming program schedule. Registrations have begun for the summer camp and other programs. It is anticipated that camp will once again run at capacity. An update was also given on other programs. The 2010 – 2011 budget was discussed. The Recreation Department is facing some very deep cuts and will be cutting services. Cuts will force the closure of Mohegan Park Beach, eliminate the lighting of several courts, and impact the ability for the department to adequately maintain facilities. A brief discussion followed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted Luis DePina Recreation Director