TOWN OF SOMERS

 

                RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

                                       Monday, 7:30 PM, October 3, 2005

                                                            Town Hall

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER: At 7:05 PM by Tom Chilicki.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Chilicki, Alan Walker, JJ Wassmuth, Chris Meunier

 

            MEMBERS ABSENT: John Bartlof

 

            MEMBERS LATE: Ed Palomba (9:00 PM)

 

NON-MEMBERS PRESENT: Jen Charette (left @ 8:30 PM)

 

AUDIENCE: Chuck Carson (left @ 7:45 PM), Mitch Nadeau, Board of Selectman: David Pinney, Ernie Allsup, Kathy Devlin (9:00 PM). BOS left @ 10:45 PM.

 

lI.            MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: The commission approved the September 12, 2005 regular meeting minutes by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

 

lll.            AUDIENCE:

A. Selectman: The commission discussed at length with the Board of Selectman the proposed role of the recreation commission as documented in their 9/19/05 BOS minutes. The consensus of the BOS is that the role of the recreation commission is to plan and oversee programs, park improvements, and sports facilities in the town park and athletic fields. The commission agrees that their role also includes recreation issues as discussed. The recreation commission will forward the mission statement and polices as amended in January of 2005.

 

B. Representatives from Skateboard Park: Chuck Carson updated the commission on the status of the skateboard park upgrades and rules via the following reports:

            1. Review of upgrades to the skateboard park.

            2. Proposed continued operation of the skateboard park.

3. Somers Skateboard Attendant Rules and Responsibilities Form & Skateboard Park Rules. Note: The forms were given to 1st Selectman David Pinney for BOS review regarding enforcement and liability vs. the Town insurance policy.

 

The commission agreed that the skateboard park appearance is looking much better.

 

lV.            BILLS/PURCHASES: None.

 

V.            REPORTS:

A.        Park Maintenance: The commission discussed with Mike Provencher the potential for more park employees (discussed also with BOS). The commission also discussed the damage to all field at the park due to grubs (with skunks and/or crows), with Mike Provencher reporting that he has addressed this problem. Discussion was also held on the wear and tear to date on field 3 with soccer and football.

 

B.            Budget: Reviewed with Jen Charette. The commission requested a detailed financial report for the summer camp.

 

C.        Self Support Budget: Reviewed with Jen Charette.

 

Vl.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.            Fields/Facilities: See above.

 

B. Skateboard Park: See above.

 

VII.      NEW BUSINESS:

A.            Review/Revise Park Projects/Long Range Plans: See above under “Selectman”. The commission will email the chairman a top 5 priority list of CIP/Fund 16 projects this week. CIP’s/Fund 16 priorities will be finalized at the November regular meeting.

 

NOTE: The chairman will postpone the sports association meeting until the December regular meeting in order to finalize the priorities. Jen Charette will follow-up with the sports associations on their facility needs as requested in the August regular meeting.

 

            B. CIP Proposals: See above.

 

VIII.            COORDINATOR'S REPORT: The commission reviewed Jen Charette’s report.

 

IX.            OTHER: none.

 

X.             CORRESPONDENCE:

A. October 2, 2005 Letter from Geoff Elia to Tom Chilicki regarding his resignation from the recreation commission.

 

XI.            ADJOURNMENT: The commission adjourned at 11:00 PM.

 

Respectively submitted,

 

 

Alan Walker

Secretary for the October 3rd, 2005 regular meeting.

 

MINUTES NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETI