Recreation Advisory Board

CITY OF NORWICH Recreation Advisory Board Minutes – March 27, 2013 Members Present: Mark Bettencourt John Iovino Ray Stewart Members Absent: Robert Spayne, Chairman Others Present: C. Roger Moss, Recreation Director 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:29p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes Motion: J. Iovino, 2nd: R. Stewart. Approved Unanimously 3. Old Business a. Recreation Programs Update i.) Director Moss updated the Board on the Spring/Summer Program Book. Over 17,000 copies were direct mailed to Norwich Residents. The office has seen an increase in inquiries on programs. The City is planning on sending out a Quarterly Journal which the department would have the center two pages for program information. ii.) Spaulding Pond. Director Moss informed the Board that there will be money left from the capital project on the building. The last purchase will be sand to replace that lost due during construction b. Budget 2012-13 i.) Capital Projects 1.) Renovations to Recreation Building. Director Moss updated the Board on local architect is drawing up plans to be used in bidding out the replacement windows. Director Moss is working on securing quotes to design the replacement heating and cooling system conversion to natural gas. c. Seasonal Employee Hiring Process – R. Moss reported that we are accepting applications and will start interviews in May. All seasonal maintenance staff have asked to return. d. “Take Me Fishing Grant” – R. Moss informed the Board that training will take place next week at Bishop School. 4. New Business a. Director’s Report – M. Bettencourt mentioned the ice rink changes and special meeting of the Mohegan Park Advisory Board to make sure the director was up to date on current situations. R. Moss was aware of the changes at rink and special meeting on April 4th regarding the Podunk Bluegrass Festival. b. Budget – 2013-14 – Department presentation will be at 8 pm on April 4, 2013. c. Varsity Softball Field Renovations. R. Moss updated the board that the field is being renovated by the maintenance staff. We hope to have the work completed by April 8, 2013 weather permitting. 5. Concerns of the Board - None 6. Adjournment – Ray Stewart made a motion, John Iovino 2nd for adjournment at 6:48 pm. Passed Unanimously Respectfully submitted by C. Roger Moss, Director