Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Date: February 5, 2013
Time: 4:00PM
Parks and Recreation Office
Minutes
Present: Chairperson; Rich Norkun, Vice Chairperson; John Wright, Dan Roy, Deb McKinney, Tim Adams. Also Present Director; Ruth Plummer, Program Coordinator; Shawn Mullen
Call To Order: Rich Norkun called to order the February 5, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2012 regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: John Wright motioned to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Dan Roy seconded the motion. All approved (5-0).
Audience of Citizens: None
Communications
- Agenda Report dated December 19, 2012 regarding Sears Park Fees for 2013 season
- Agenda Report dated December 19, 2011regarding Sears Park Fees for 2012 season
- Copy of Town Council Minutes dated 1/10/2012
- Agenda Report dated February 8, 2012 regarding Sears Park Fees reconsideration 2012 season
- Copy of Town Council Minutes dated 2/14/12
- Draft of Parks and Recreation Department’s Proposed 2013 – 2014 Fiscal Year Budget
All communications were discussed and all Board Members received a copy.
Director’s Report: Ruth Plummer and Shawn Mullen gave reports on the status of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Unfinished Business
- Gazebo use policies and procedures
Nothing further at this time. Town Council has not set fees.
- Sears Park improvement project – storm water runoff remediation
The bid package for this project is nearly ready. Construction should start in the end of February / early March.
- Sears Park Sticker Fees 2013 recommendation
The Advisory Board reviewed this year’s and last year’s recommendations. The Board’s position remains unchanged: Deb McKinney motioned: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board supports the original recommendation for Sears Park fees as approved at their December 4, 2012 board meeting. John Wright seconded the motion. All approved (5-0).
Nothing further at this time.
New Business
- Rails to Trails grant opportunity
Ruth Plummer has met with the Town Engineer and State Trails Representative. An application will be ready by the deadline.
- Department Proposed Budget 2013-2014 FY
Ruth Plummer discussed the Department Proposed Budget for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year with the Board. Everyone was given a copy.
- Partnership with Senior Center, Commission on Aging, and Parks and Recreation for “Boomer” programming.
The Parks and Recreation Department is working with the Senior Center and Commission on Aging to create more programing opportunities for the “Boomer” age group.
Other Concerns
None
Committee Reports
Nothing further at this time
Adjournment: Dan Roy motioned to adjourn the February 5, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Tim Adams seconded the motion. All approved (5-0).
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