Willington Recreation Commission
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Town Offices, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, Connecticut 06279 (860) 487-3108
Committee Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2008
7:00 PM
Attending Members: Greg Suchy, Joseph Colangelo, Mike Pinatti, Ed Taiman, Al Ference and Rich Mindek were in attendance. Teri Gareau was also in attendance.
Meeting called to order at 7:06 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the previous WRC meeting were reviewed. Ed Taiman made a motion to accept the minutes without changes, which was seconded by Mike Pinatti. All members were unanimous in approval.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
· Ed Taiman has reported that he will be retiring his position with the WRC as of tonight. Ed’s energy and input will be missed. The commission will post the position on the Town website and look for a replacement to Ed’s position.
· Greg Suchy was officially nominated for the position of Secretary of the WRC tonight. The motion was made by Joseph Colangelo, and seconded by Al Ference. All members were unanimous in approval.
· Teri Gareau reports that the Town Attorney is still reviewing an agreement between the Town of Tolland and Town of Willington Public Works Departments for shared work.
· An outside contractor, Greg Peck of Chaplin, has been awarded the mowing and weed whacking work at the town baseball fields.
· Teri Gareau reports that a Fencing program will be provided again.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
Teri Gareau reported on the following programs: the Karate program had 18 participants and went well, the over 30 adult basketball league is full, youth basketball registrations are being accepted, a new Yoga session is starting September 29th, archery was cancelled due to lack of interest, and the open gym for High School age students of Willington will be offered Sundays from 3PM-5PM.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. The basketball program for 08-09 is being reviewed for possible travel games. A defibrillator
will be available at Hall School gym during games and training will be made available. The
new score board for the gym has been ordered and will arrive for installation soon. A “water
table” with bottles for sale at the gym entry was discussed, as well as a “sandwich board”
with a “code of conduct” to be placed in the entry as well.
B. Projects for the RRAC to be carried out with the new CIP funding will be forthcoming. Code of conduct signs will be posted on the 3rd base side dugout facing the All Purpose field. The contract for an irrigation only well system is still out for bid, and the electrical power system is being applied for.
C. Teri Gareau is discussing field maintenance with Lynn Nichols of the Public Works Department.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Grants and fundraising were discussed. A possible HEAL grant for purchase of kayaks for use by town residents is being applied for by Teri Gareau. STEAP and EDI grants were also discussed. Financing for installations at the RRAC is a primary concern. A volleyball court, playscape, pathway, tennis and basketball courts with lights, and pavilion are considered as most important to the completion of this project.
ADJOURNMENT:
Joseph Colangelo motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Rich Mindek. The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28th, 2008 at 7:00PM at the Town Hall Office Building.
Respectfully submitted 9/24/08
Joseph C. Colangelo
Joseph C. Colangelo
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