Willington Recreation Commission
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Town Offices, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, Connecticut 06279 (860) 487-3108
Committee Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 28,2009
Attending Members: Joe Colangelo, Greg Suchy, Josh Walsh, William Bilyak and Al Ference were in attendance. Teri Gareau was also in attendance.
Non Members: Steve and Mike King were also present.
Meeting called to order at 7:14 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the previous WRC meeting were reviewed. Joe made a motion to accept the minutes without changes, which was seconded by Rich Mindek. All members were unanimous in approval.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Steve and Mike King were present to discuss the storage recommendations for the kayaks. See Old business. Joe talked about a complaint from parents about lost softballs at the town hall complex.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
- Teri Gareau provided a directors report, highlights were as follows:
- Summer Camp going well. Enrollment is up in the explorers but down in the Odyssey group.
- 76 Halls pond passes were issued. $3850 of revenue but not enough to cover lifeguard costs.
- Karate session began 7/22
- Fencing – ongoing
- MLS Camp cancelled due to low enrollment.
- For the love of the game camp started 7/27, 36 ball players enrolled
- Yoga and cardio classes were cancelled for August due to facility
- Kayaks are being rented out.
- Student projects underway for town facilities
- Working on signage for RRAC and Halls pond. Teri will contact EO Smith to see if a Tech ED student or senior can make signs.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Field maintenance quotes from Kent, A-Z and Greg Peck
- Kayak Rack – Eagle Scout project. Steve and Mike King presented recommendations for storage of the Kayaks. Will make use of current town hall shed. Recommendation was motioned by Joe C and seconded by Al Ference. It was also noted the contract for the kayak use was approved.
- Joe C stated he will follow up with Mike P to go to RRAC and evaluate setting up the electrical to prepare for the water. Teri will approach Carl to add this to the plan.
- RRAC Update- Nothing done to date on the well. Teri needs to fill out the paperwork to get the approval to move forward. She will do this in next couple of weeks.
- Al mentioned LL field at RRAC needs dirt. This will be part of the bid out for maintenance.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Pre-registration policy for activities. Joe motioned to set policy for pre-registration for all activities and assess a $5 late fee. Registrations will be done at the town hall offices only. Al seconded. All in favor.
B. Discussion in shortfall of halls pond. This will be addressed with Board of Finance at the end of the season.
C. Backstop, dugouts and batting cage quote was presented to board. Josh Motioned to approve $3445 be made available to complete backstop of RRAC LL field. Al Seconded. All in favor. Batting cages and dugouts will be reviewed by LL for their ability to share expense. Al will follow up with LL.
ADJOURNMENT:
Joe motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Bill Bilyak. The meeting adjourned at 9:09PM. The next meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2009 at 7:00PM at the Town Hall Office Building.
Respectfully submitted 8/7/09
Gregory J. Suchy
Gregory J. Suchy
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