Willington Recreation Commission
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Town Offices, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, Connecticut 06279 (860) 487-3108
Committee Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 24th, 2004
7:00 PM
Attending Members: Mike Harnad, Mike Pinatti, Steve Swart, Greg Blessing, Ed Taiman and Bob Portello.
Meeting called to order at 7:11 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the previous WRC meeting were reviewed. The motion to accept was by Ed Taiman with a second by Bob Portello. Members were unanimous in approval.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
A motion was made by Ed Taiman to create a sign for the River Road Athletic Complex (RRAC), not to exceed a cost of $600.00, with development by a local vendor. Steve Swart seconded the motion with unanimous approval by the WRC members. John Sahi will speak with zoning for sign requirements.
Mike Harnad reported that Hall Pond was officially closed.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
No report due to the absence of John Sahi, the Recreation Director.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Bob Portello for John Sahi to request to speak at the next BOF meeting to present a RRAC progress report, and future funding. Motion was seconded by Ed Taiman with unanimous approval.
A motion was made by Ed Taiman that grant requests to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund be directed through the First Selectman’s office. An initial request has been submitted. Results should be available by November. Greg Blessing seconded the motion with unanimous approval.
A motion was made by Mike Harnad for John Sahi to determine the timeline and transportation cost of the topsoil donated by the Town of Tolland. Bob Portello seconded the motion with unanimous approval.
Mike Harnad confirmed that Flag Football was canceled for 2004 due to low registration numbers. The board will review the possibility of a spring 2005 program.
A motion was made by Bob Portello for John Sahi to begin drafting registration forms for Recreational Basketball. Steve Swart seconded the motion with unanimous approval. The next WRC meeting will see more review of the program in reference to tryouts, team assignments, and possible improvements.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mike Harnad presented a letter to the WRC from the First Selectmen’s office regarding stump grinding at the RRAC. The job was awarded and work should commence on or about 8/30/04.
A motion was made by Mike Harnad for John Sahi to request to speak at the next CIP meeting in regards to procedures necessary for the WRC to submit funding requests for the RRAC. Ed Taiman seconded the motion with unanimous approval.
A motion was made by Mike Harnad for John Sahi to speak with the Director of the Ashford Recreation Department in regards to future combined efforts in programs between our two towns. Steve Swart seconded the motion with unanimous approval.
ADJOURMENT:
There was a motion made by Bob Portello to adjourn, which Mike Harnad seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM. The next regular WRC meeting was scheduled for September 28th, 2004 at 7:00PM.
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