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HOCKANUM RIVER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2009
- Call to Order – Paula called the regular meeting of the Hockanum River Commission to order at 6:08 pm on February 18, 2009 at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, Room 112.
A. Roll Call - PRESENT: Paula Flack, Bruce Jokubaitis, Ken Sek, Scott Hollister, David Cannell, Anthony Hollister, Peter Klock, James Reik.
ABSENT: Kevin Riley
- Approval of Minutes from November 20, 2008 – Paula asked the commission to go over the minutes from the November 20, 2008 meeting. Bruce made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Anthony Hollister. It was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2008 meeting.
- Opportunity for Residents to Speak– Cynthia Reik spoke to the Commission and suggested that they should look into running a program to take kids out on the river and teach them how to canoe/kayak. She mentioned also that the DEP also has educational materials available. Open discussion by Commission - they are interested in trying a program like this, will study further to see how they can get involved.
- Old Business –
- River Race 2009 – The permanent race date is May 9, 2008. Paula appointed a race committee including herself, Scott, Peter, Bruce and Anthony. Paula reported that there was $752 in the race account. Anthony noted that Manchester will hold their River race on April 5th and that they will help us with our race and the Commission will help them also. Paula has sought out sponsorship for the race and has asked the other members to do the same.
- River Cleanup – the CIBA students will once again help with the cleanup at the river. The committee will meet next week to go out.
- Division of Commission Responsibilities:
- Paula expressed to the Commission that coordinating the race and running the meetings was a big responsibility and asked the Commission members to divvy up some of the responsibilities. Assignments were as follows:
Volunteer Coordinator – Ken Sek
Race Coordinator – Scott Holister
Marketing – Peter Klock and James Reik
Website – Paula
She explained that they didn’t have to do all the work by themselves, that the whole Commission will be involved, but that she just needed them to take the lead in these aspects to keep things flowing correctly.
B. Rotary Duck Race - Open discussion on the Hockanum River Watershed meeting and the Rotary Duck Race – The Rotary will have to push back the Duck Race due to budget constraints. A new date has not been set, but they will keep the Commission informed.
C. Open Discussion - The Commission had discussions on the Hockanum River Watershed Meeting and Art show, possibly working with the Beautification Commission on cleaning up the trail entryways, the budget freeze and supplies that are needed such as a weed wacker and first aid kits. Paula will speak to Parks and Rec. Director to get input.
- Adjournment – Paula Flack adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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