1. Call the Meeting to Order:
Mr. Busch called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Members present were Mr. Busch, Mr. Redding and Mr. Bowen. Also present were Mr. Santos and Mrs. Ghiloni.
2. Minutes to Approve:
Mr. Redding motioned to adopt the minutes of the January 15, 2008 meeting as written, seconded by Mr. Busch and carried…
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
3. Citizens Issues/Special Interest Groups:
A. Deckhockey – Mr. Evangelous was present to inform the commissioners of the progress to change to a non-profit and discuss the following:
- moving trailer to lower rink to make more spaces in parking lot. Mrs. Ghiloni was not in favor of driving the trailer to the lower rink, since this was not designed for vehicles and any additional traffic will undermine the surface of that rink and it would only be for three months;
- Police Detail for DPW site. Mr. Evangelous requested they waive the need for a police detail. Mr. Redding stated that the change in administration of the league does not change the issue of safety at that site. Discussion followed regarding removing certain spaces to alleviate children crossing the driveway, using parents instead of an actual detail.
- Giving the league the spring and fall seasons so they have enough time to move to a new location. Mr. Redding stated that at the last meeting he suggested moving forward and reevaluating that situation at a later date;
- New location information. Mr. Evangelous wanted to know where that stands and the next step. Recreation presented the design for 555 Main Street which was sent to AIS’s General Manager, Steve Delaney for his input. Recreation will keep working toward the goal of moving to that site, to include negotiating a long term lease, etc.
4. Personnel:
Nomination to HYAA Board of Directors – Mr. Redding nominated Mr. Bowen to represent the Park Commission on the Hudson Youth Athletic Association. Second by Mr. Busch and carried….
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
Nomination to CPA Committee – Mr. Busch nominated Mr. Redding to represent the Park Commission on the Community Preservation Committee, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried….
Vote: 3-0 in Favor
Page 2 – Minutes of Park Commission Meeting Held on February 12, 2008
5. Director’s Report: nothing to discuss
6. Communications and/or Correspondence to be noted by Commissioners: none
7. Old Business:
Schedule of events for upcoming year:
Fishing Derby – TBA
Extravadance – TBA
Monday, May 5, 2008 – Golf Tournament
Monday, May 5, 2008 – Town Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2008 – Town Election
Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Grand Opening of South St Park & Dedication
8. New Business:
Commissioners requested agendas and minutes be sent via email, as opposed to hard copy, as in the past. They will print documents as needed.
9. Adjournment:
Mr. Redding motioined to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried...
VOTE: 3 – 0 in Favor
Motion to Adopt: Mr. Busch
Second: Mr. Reddins
Vote: 3-0 in Favor March 18, 2008
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