Recreation Advisory Board

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting November 20, 2019- 6pm Recreation Dept. Present: Jeff Blinderman, Ray Stewart, Julie Cagle, Stephanie Burnham, Cheryl Hancin-Preston 1. Call to Order- by Jeff Blinderman at 6:04pm. 2. Approval of Minutes- Minutes were presented and approved. 3. Old Business a. Program Review- Fall The fall program update report written by Bob Kilpatrick was reviewed by Cheryl. See attached. The Winterfest parade was discussed and several members came up with ideas for the float. The board applauded Cheryl on receiving the Outstanding Recreation Professional of the Year in CT award for 2019. Several stated she was very deserving and congratulated her on her accomplishments. 4. New Business a. Winter Update Cheryl updated the board about all the new activities for Winter. The book came out on Nov. 15 and registration is open on the website. Many new programs are being offered for youth and Adults such as free tumblers, craft classes, Girls basketball along with several new special events such as a Pajama party, family games night. Also the Recreation department partnered with Rose Garden ice Arena for ice skating lessons this winter. b. Facilities and Maintenance Cheryl updated the board on all the field upgrades and CIP projects that are starting this fall and continuing into spring. A new PA system on Depina Field and power to the scoreboard, New concession stand on Jennings Field. New and repaired irrigation systems to Ouelett field, Fontaine and Jennings football. The lack of tennis courts in Norwich was discussed. Cheryl stated that several tennis enthusiasts in the community had contacted her about getting together to discuss what could be done. The advisory board recommended a tennis sub-committee be formed to look into it. S. Burnham made a motion to create a tennis sub- committee that reports to the Rec. Advisory board. Motion passed 4-0. c. Budget- Cheryl told the Advisory board that she was still working on the FY 19- 20 budget and would discuss it at the next meeting when Lee-Ann was present.  5. Other Business J. Cagle stated she emailed and spoke with the City manager to advocate for the Recreation Department. 6. Adjournment Motion made by S. Burnham at 7:05pm