Willington Parks and Recreation Commission
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Town Offices, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, Connecticut 06279 (860) 487-3108
Committee Minutes
December 22, 2009
7:00 PM - Approved
Attending Members: Joseph Colangelo, Al Ference, Greg Suchy, Bill Bilyak, and Josh Walsh were present. Recreation Director Teri Gareau was also in attendance.
Guests: Also in attendance were Willington resident John Patton and Town Engineer Karl Acimovic.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Colangelo at 8 PM.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the previous WPRC meetings (11/17, 11/24) were reviewed. Joe Colangelo made a motion to accept the minutes. Greg Suchy asked that the sentence 'In the future, an application we create may be required.' should be struck from the 11/17 minutes as it is not what the commission agreed upon. (General Discussion, Sec A, bullet point III.) Al Ference seconded the motion. All members were unanimous in approval.
II. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
None.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Teri Gareau gave an update on January's activities, including the acquisition of 8 pair of snow shows for residents to use. (4 adult, 4 youth.) Teri also indicated Yoga classes were starting January 4th and Fencing starting January 9th.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
A. STEAP Grant
Karl outlined the prints for Phase II of the River Road Athletic Complex. Phase II includes the addition of the free standing pavilion, basketball court, playscape and walking trail. Greg suggested moving the playscape closer to the pavilion. Moving the playscape would create a safer buffer from the baseball field. It would also make it easier for parents to monitor their children from the pavilion. Joe also suggested using the plans that place the pavilion, playscape, basketball and tennis courts closer to the parking lot; creating an even greater buffer zone to the baseball field. Discussion was held on whether to make the width of the walking trail 6 or 8 feet. Karl says we can bid for both dimensions and make a choice based on costs at a later date. Discussion was held
on whether to attach a temporary shed to the pavilion. The shed would be used to provide pre-packaged concessions. The commission decided not to include the shed on the phase II prints.
Karl outlined the bidding process and various forms, which included listing the items of construction and insurance. Karl indicated the pavilion and playscape can go out as separate bids. Materials needed in phase II can be purchased in one bid.
Teri indicated the next steps would be to outline the phase II budget in January and present the plans to the Planning and Zoning Commission in February.
V. 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE:
Joe motioned to approve the 2010 meeting scheduled. Al seconded. All in favor.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
Joe Colangelo motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. Seconded by Al Ference. All in favor.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 7:00PM on the main level at the Town Hall Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road.
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