Park and Recreation Commission
April 2, 2018
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin Jones (Chair), Rob Blick, Scott Palmer, MaryLou Carlson, Kate Schwartz (8:05pm), Jan Dorenbosch (8:06pm).
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:43pm
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Rob Blick (PAR Director) reported:
-Spring/Summer Programming brochure is at the printer. Programming information will be going on the website in the next few days.
-The fields will not open on time, due to weather (snow/rain)
-Hiring another employee for Topstone.
LETTER OF CORRESPONDENCE
-Rob Blick reported that Relax (Redding and Easton Lacrosse) reached out and expressed dissatisfaction in the amount of field time they were being given. Kevin and Rob explained that the director was being proportional in the amount of field time they were given. They communicated to Relax the effort/rationale of scheduling, balance between teams, and field time. A common understanding was met.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
–Motion to approve minutes from the March 6, 2018 meeting. Palmer, Carlson (second), Dorenbosch abstain, unanimous.
DISCUSSION OF CO-CHAIR NOMINATION
-Kevin Jones explained a change in situation regarding his job situation. He is looking for a co-chair to assist him, particularly in the fall months. Kevin will discuss will Julia and report back to the commission.
ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS
-None
SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC COMMENT
-None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Palmer, Schwartz, unanimous. Adjourned at 8:07 pm
Submitted: Kim Keil