RECEIVED MARCH 19, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
Redding Park and Recreation – Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: February 25, 2008
Town of Redding, Connecticut
PRESENT: Chairperson-Lee Morgan, Kevin Connolly, Shannon Craley, Paul Degener, Greg Frierson, Susan Goldman, Liz Sager, Kim Taylor
STAFF: Rob Blick, Director; Val Koniecki, Recording Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
The Minutes from January 28, 2008 were reviewed and the following correction made:
Correct the spelling of David Lewson’s last name.
On motion of Ms. Goldman and second of Mr. Degener the Commission unanimously approved the Minutes as amended.
The Commission briefly discussed the field’s shortage issue at JBHS. Mr. Degener will draft a letter to the First Selectman with regard to the fields to accommodate the JBHS field shortage
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Morgan has received several comments with regard to a girl’s basketball coach and the intensity of his coaching style. Mr. Blick will look into the issue.
LETTERS/CORRESPONDENCE: The Girl Scouts would like to set up a bin in the Community Center lobby for a recycled sneaker program sponsored by Nike. The bin will be in place for the month of April only.
OLD BUSINESS:
Manuals: Ms. Craley reported that the first draft copy of the Camp manual is complete. She asked that Mr. Blick include in the manual a mention of the screening process for counselors. The final draft will be ready for review at the next meeting in March.
Mr. Blick reported that there are 5 weekly checklists and that he had done an audit today with positive results. The Commission agreed that in the future, copies of submitted QA reports will be forwarded to Chairman Morgan and that QA will be a future agenda item.
Donation Policy Follow-up: The Commission briefly discussed a recent article in the Redding Pilot with regard to some type of donated item that had a plaque on it.
BOE/Extended Day Follow Up: Ms. Goldman reported that the Boys and Girls Club Extended Day Tier One Registration will take place on Monday, March 3rd. Tier Two registration will take place on Monday, March 10th. There is a possibility that bus transportation will be available at no cost to the Boys and Girls Club for the program.
The Commission briefly discussed administrative matters.
NEW BUSINESS:
On Tuesday, March 4, Ms. Morgan will meet with Bob McDowell from the Wilton YMCA. Also attending the meeting will be Mr. Blick, Mr. Degener and Ms. Craley. Topics of discussion will include a proposed new YMCA facility in Georgetown and the possibility of duplication of services (after school child care). Ms. Craley pointed out that the Commission should request a multi-purpose facility that includes a pool for recreational swimming and swim lessons, a fitness center and group exercise studio. Dialogue will continue.
The next scheduled meeting will be March 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
The Commission entered Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Present were Ms. Morgan, Ms. Craley, Ms. Goldman, Ms. Sager, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Degener and Mr. Frierson.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by vak
2/26/2008
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