RECEIVED APRIL 13, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
April 6, 2010
MEETING MINUTES
Present: Don Takacs, Liz Pelzar, Chris Hocker, Paul Winstanley, Ted Auer, Paul Degener (8:20 pm)
Also present: Barry Blades of Blades & Goven, Rob Blick of Park and Recreation Department
Mr. Takacs called the April 6, 2010 meeting to order at 8:10 pm in the Redding Town Office Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2010 meeting as amended. Hocker, Pelzar. Approved. Unanimous.
Correction: Liz Pelzar is correct spelling
REVIEW BLADES & GOVEN STATUS RCC FIELD NO. 2
Mr. Blades reported the wetlands flagging and survey work was completed, and he provided a drawing showing the soccer field configuration. The 330’ x 195’ field would have no impact to the west or south. The impact on wetlands to the north is minimal. The run-off area (artificial turf) creates a disturbance of 2900 sq. ft., well below the Army Corps threshold of 5,000 sq. ft. If the field were expanded to 360’ to accommodate football, the disturbance would be closer to 6,700 sq. ft., well above the 5,000 sq.ft. threshold, and subject to permitting through the Army Corps..
Another option to expand the field to the 360’ for a football field would take the field to the north to just below the 5,000 sf. ft. (4761 sq. ft) threshold and expand to the south. The expansion to the south creates a problem with the existing well, and possibly the storage building. The well head cannot be buried, so a new well would be needed. The cost of the well and associated costs must be considered for that option. In addition, work on the driveway and existing storage building may be needed. Mr. Blades noted that for the disturbance under the 5,000 sq. ft. threshold, only local review and approvals are needed.
Mr. Degener arrived, 8:20 pm
Mr. Blades reported the soccer field layout has been refined and will fit nicely on the land. Extensive excavating will be required. Previous boring samples have shown that there is rock in the area to be excavated. The amount and type of rock is unknown at this time. The use of the Highway Department to accomplish the needed excavation could require the rental of equipment. Mr. Degener suggested there may be another resident with rock excavation expertise that may be willing to help with the project.
There was further discussion of a football size field on the site. Mr. Blades reported the estimate for a new well and associated cost could be about $50,000. The extra turf cost is approximately $57,000, but Mr. Blades will confirm this number. There may be additional cost for site work and storage building adjustments.
Mr. Blades will prepare the schematic drawing showing the full football field/soccer field on the site. This will show modifications needed for the driveway, relocation of well and possible change to the storage building. This will be in addition to the plan for the soccer field size. Cost estimates for both sizes will be included. There was agreement to present the larger field (football size field) to the Conservation and Zoning Commissions for review and approvals. Mr. Blades anticipates this work will be completed in the next few weeks.
The timeline presented by Mr. Blades shows his work on permitting documents will be completed by the end of May. In all likelihood, Mr. Blades stated the work could be completed for the project to go to the Conservation Commission in June.
DISCUSSION OF FUNDRAISING
Mr. Degener submitted a draft of fundraising communications for consideration. A brochure will be developed for use in soliciting funds from residents and supporters. The message for use on the brochure was discussed. It was also suggested that a web page be set up on the Town website.
Mr. Hocker reported the set up of a 501c 3 tax exempt organization can be set up when a name of the organization is determined and the when the organization has officers. The group brainstormed on both the name and officers. No decision was reached but recommendations are to be submitted by committee members via email.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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