Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of the Meeting
April 11, 2007
Meeting called to order: 7:35 p.m.
Commissioners in Attendance: Andy Paterna, Rich Mabey, Jim Snow, Al Larson,
Ray Favreau, Rob O'Connor, Dan Rezende
Also in Attendance: None
Minutes of the April Meeting were approved and seconded.
Public Input: None
Open Space Task Force: Jim Snow; Right of way issues still being looked at with
regard to the Dzen property - not settled as of this time.
Report of the Recreation Director: Ray Favreau
VMP: Pool Opening 6/2/07 - on schedule.
Community Center: Delivery of new furniture by mid-late May.
Wapping Tennis Courts: Complaints regarding conditions by high school team - only
able to use half the courts (cracks). Complaint passed on to Parks & Grounds Division of Public Works.
On Line Registration: Going well - 23 % at this stage.
Egg Hunt: Cold! 1300 kids - a bit down from previous years but considering weather conditions - a strong showing.
24th Fishing Derby: 4/21 Dzen Pond.
Youth Sports Culture Initiative: Guest Speaker: Youth Sports forum "The Role of MOM in Youth Sports" presented by author Booke de Lench on Tuesday, May 1st.
"R" Magazine: Largest ever - New Flag Football Program.
Boundless Playground: $35,000 of equipment being delivered 4/12. Two more trucks ($137,000) next week. Late June Grand Opening planned.
Skate Park Workshop: Attended by Ray Favreau on April 3rd - discussed a couple of manuals - future discussions planned.
Lawrence Road Park: Drawings on the way - lawsuit still stalling development.
4th R (Before and After School Program): Ray attended a difficult meeting with South Windsor Day Care Providers on 4/10/07. Busing concerns from private centers - concerned about losing this service. Meetings with all principals at schools began the week of 4/9. Phones have been ringing off the hook - interest appears to be very strong. All sites will be self reliant - cell phones, laptops, storage units, equipment, staff uniforms, badges, etc..
Resolution for Rye Street Park - Wapping Fair - Steep Grant being drafted so that PARC may proceed with the development of the athletic fields at Rye Street Park.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM
Next Meeting: 7:30 PM May 9, 2007
Respectfully Submitted
Rich Mabey
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