RECEIVED MARCH 5, 2010 @ 1:57 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
March 2, 2010
MEETING
Present: Don Takacs, Liz Pelzer, Chris Hocker, Paul Winstanley
Mr. Takacs called the March 2, 2010 meeting to order at 8:05 pm in the Redding Town Office Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2010 meeting as amended. Winstanley, Pelzer. Approved. Unanimous.
UPDATE
1. Timeline: the initial timeline format was generated by Mr. Takacs for JRMS based on discussions of that project. Barry Blades (Blades & Goven) used this format to provide the RCC Field No 2 timeline with B & G data. The timeline will be continuously refined as additional milestones are reached. The topographical survey has been requested and is nearing completion. Mr. Blades will provide a report on the survey, including wetlands information, when it is available.
2. State report on artificial turf: the State report was prepared by the Department of Public Health, not the Department of Environmental Protection. The report is geared toward artificial turf as it relates to pre-school/daycare facilities. The report raises many questions regarding artificial turf and the testing that was done, and may be geared more to daycare facilities rather than athletic field use. Mr. Takacs plan met with First Selectman Ketcham to review the report and potential impact on the efforts of the committee to continue plans for an artificial turf field at the Community Center. He will continue working to get more information and the full report from the DEP.
3. Promotional brochure: discussion centered on the information and format to be used for a promotional piece. Since Mr. Degener has not yet submitted the piece on which he is working, Mr. Takacs provided one rough concept for discussion. This concept contained several options and each member was asked to edit/revise or work on a new version. The brochure should provide sufficient information for a general understanding of the project and will be used to seek donations to fund the project.
4. 501(c)3 Application: Mr. Hocker will initiate this application, based on the report that it is acceptable to the Town of Redding as a method of fundraising for the RCC Field No. 2 project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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