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Minutes of Park and Recreation Commission, 01/08/2018

AGENDA: Park and Recreation Commission

RECEIVED 01/16/2018 8:30am
Kathleen R. Miserendino - Redding Deputy Town Clerk

Park and Recreation Commission
January 8, 2018
Meeting Minutes

Present: Kevin Jones (Chair), Kate Schwartz, Rob Blick, Scott Palmer

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:35pm

DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Rob Blick (PAR Director) reported:
-That the ice rink is open and running. A few leaks in the rink have been reported, a liner was suggested to fix the issue. Rob suggested buying the liner next year.
-Mark (employee) has been rehired and will work hours as allotted.
-Debbie, the PAR secretary, is retiring at the end of the month. The position has been posted internally.

LETTER OF CORRESPONDENCE
-Kevin Jones reported a member of the public reached out, asking about the Redding Dog Park. He was disappointed that the dog park hasn’t opened. Kevin explained the situation and invited him to a future meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the November 6, 2017 & December 4, 2017 will be voted on during the February 2018 meeting

DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUS BUSINESS
-None

SPECIAL EVENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
-Scott will send policy document to Kevin and Rob
-Rob Blick will add the cover page.

REVIEW OF JANUARY 2017 & BUDGET WORKSHOP
-Rob reviewed the presentation of the 2018 budget to the Board of Finance.
-Rob discussed cuts, employee status, current budget, increases/decreases in program, and driving factors in the operation budget. (discussion)

ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS
-None

SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC COMMENT
-None

ADJOURNMENT
Motion Palmer, Schwartz, unanimous.  Adjourned at 8:10 pm

Submitted: Kim Keil