Redding Park and Recreation – Meeting Minutes
Date: December 22, 2006
Town of Redding, Connecticut
PRESENT: Chairperson-Susan Goldman, Shannon Craley, Tushar Shah, Lee Morgan, Ed Miller
STAFF: Rob Blick, Director;
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 P.M.
The minutes from November 27, 2006 were reviewed after noting that Ed and Donna were at the November meeting the minutes were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Blick shared that he had a discussion with a resident about our not being allowed to pick our coach / refund policy and all ended well with the child choosing to participate.
LETTERS/CORRESPONDENCE: There were no letters or correspondence.
DIRECTORS REPORT: The Commission reviewed the Directors Report. There were a few questions about improvements to our basketball league by adding a certified referee to our staff to work with our high school aged referees. Also the changed regarding the new security system at RES.
FINANCE COMMITTEE/BUDGET: Rob met with the subcommittee and presented the commission with the draft budget. The commission had concerns about some wording issues. They also recommended that we move in the future to a system where prices when ever possible increase in small increments each year rather than waiting every 3-4 years with a larger jump. Rob said that would be possible for many programs but would be more difficult with will Extended Day in particular.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE: We decided a long range planning approach should be taken but the smaller steps of quality assurance and program evaluation could take place simultaneously.
TOPSTONE PARK ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE: The rules were posted for Mcgee’s Swimming Hole.
And work is mostly completed. A sign will be placed honoring the major donators ($250+) and a few pieces of agility equipment.
ORGANIZATION/PERSONNEL: The Commission was told that a letter was sent to Ms. Ketcham regarding salary adjustments.
ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE: The state of the project was discussed. Harry Adamakos attended the December 5th meeting and ask some question about how some decisions were made. The Selectmen’s meeting was occurring concurrently.
RCC GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Nothing new to report.
WEBSITE: Mr. Blick added a way to sign up emailed information. The suggestion was made to request photographs from the public to be used in promotional materials.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business other than the Budget.
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