HOCKANUM RIVER COMMISSION
Minutes
EAST HARTFORD COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
September 1, 2010
PRESENT: Paula Saaf, Chair, Anthony Hollister, Kenneth Sek, David Cannell, Bruce Jokubaitis, Peter Klock,
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting started at 6:05 pm.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK: N/A
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission reviewed minutes from May 19, 2010. Ken made a motion to accept the minutes of May 19, 2010, seconded by Dave. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Paula met with Mark Bassos of Youth Services about service opportunities for kids. She made up a list of areas in and around the river where work needed to be done (i.e. tire removal, repair of wooden walkway, etc). It was passed on to the juvenile court system and she will report back to the Commission with any updates.
• Bruce reported that the damage to the trail near Olde Roberts Street has finally been repaired.
NEW BUSINESS:
• The Source to Sea clean up is taking place on October 2. Ken passed a handout with a to do list for the cleanup project. Paula, Ken and Bruce will lead teams in the morning and afternoon in different areas along the Hockanum for cleanup. CIBA will be contacted, and Peter will mention to the Rotary. Paula will send in information on times and location to Source to Sea coordinator. Paula will notify Roger where to pick up trash after.
• Commission discussed suggestions thank-you/ gratitude gifts they could purchase. Paula priced out the water bottles, which cost $5 each. The commission has funds available to purchase them. Paula will speak to Roger to find out process of procuring the budget funds for the water bottles. Ken made a motion to purchase the water bottles, seconded by Dave. Motion carried.
• Commission discussed river awareness and ways to get residents involved. Suggestions included:
- Find this spot – clue photos taken of different spots along the river, posted in paper for
residents to find. Possible prizes for finding the most spots.
- Steeple chase race – on foot – possible trail race. Paula will speak to Jim Uhrig at Park
& Rec.
- Mayor’s Walk for the fall season – Paula will make an appointment with the Mayor to
speak to her.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Ken to adjourn the meeting seconded by Dave. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.
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