Parks and Recreation Minutes - March 12, 2007

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007

DAUGHERTY COMMISSION ROOM

TOWN HALL

"Amended Minutes"

The regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission ("WPRC") was held on Monday, March 12, 2007. Present were: Marc Butlein, Carl Bernstein, Chairman Dave Juneau, Carlos Mello, Nancy Babyak, Bob Uzenoff and Pat Kane. Staff present: Dave Ungar.

  1. 1) Call to order: Chairman Juneau called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. and bypassed

    2. reading the traditional reading of the Weston Code section 2-62.

    2) Approval of minutes of February 12, 2007: Minutes of the February 12th meeting were approved with minor amendments.

    3) Public Forum: none

    4) Unfinished Business:

    1. a) Review of action items:

    2. 07-04. Bob spoke with Gloria Sundlof who advised him that the WPRC minutes are posted on the town website monthly.

    1. 07-05. Dave J. sent an email to Town Historian, Kathy Failla regarding the text for the natural and human sign at MFP and will follow up.

    1. b) MFP Plaque discussion: Commission discussed various types of display plaques and how the information on the plaque would be presented either one side or both. The location of the plaque is a concern since the Commission would like it easily visible to the public. Options discussed were posting it directly on the Heady House, on the roadside driving up to the top of MFP, off the parking area behind the barrier or posting it directly on MFP pavilion. Dave U. stated posting the Historical information on the town website would be very helpful. Bob suggested making the sign out of aluminum which is weather resistant. Dave U. will get pricing of metal signs with silk screening. He will check various parks in surrounding towns for an example to present to the Commission. They agreed on a budget of $1000-$1500 for the sign. Dave J. will speak with Kathy Failla regarding the most prominent location

    1. to display the sign. Dave U. reported the Eagle Scouts could build a structure at BSP for their project.

    2. c) Weston Park Project: Dave U. spoke with Melanie Mendelson from the Weston Park Project who is waiting to see if the application from the Conservation Commission has gone in prior to start of construction. Dave J. would like to see the WPRC guide the WPP on this project and become more involved. Dave U. reported he has not received plans from construction supervisor Cory Attra yet. Dave J. will speak with Cory regarding the construction plans. The Town Administrator has released monies for WPP to start the project. Supplies and materials are on order and expected to be delivered in April. Commission would like a status report from the WPP with updates and what kind of impact this will have with Bisceglie pond opening in mid June.

    3. d) Other unfinished business: Marc reported he and Dave U. went to MFP to take pictures of the shed. The basic structure there was not built as initially intended. The Commission would like reps from Soccer Club to attend the next meeting to explain this discrepancy. Marc and Dave U. also took pictures of the snack shack and surrounding area at BSP. Unsightly miscellaneous objects were left outside after the Little League season ended. All items need to be cleaned up and stored away in a shed on the premises. Commission discussed the possibility of collecting a deposit from them. This retainer would be returned at the end of the season or deducted if necessary for any costs that would incur. The Commission would like guidelines for LL to get permission from Dave Ungar prior to the start of the season. Little League would like to put in dugouts which are not consistent with the dugouts presently there. Marc suggested having a statement of intentions from the WPRC to preserve the character of BSP. The Commission would like reps from Little League to attend next month’s meeting.

  1. 5) Reports of standing committees and resulting motions:

    1. a) Administrative Committee: Dave U. reported the Board of Finance public meeting

will be held on March 19th.

b) Aquatics Committee: Dave U. reported the pool has been running smooth and there are no issues with the drains.

c) Fields Committee: Dave U. reported the grassy areas are draining at MFP and the infields are still a few weeks away from playing and estimated an early April date. Bob asked about the irrigation systems on fields. Dave stated he will have a company come in early to avoid any problems. Dave called Waterwick Co. about Revson drainage. They will meet with American Legion and Babe Ruth reps. Estimated cost to this project is $130,000 and the fields can be used immediately. Dave U. will keep the Commission informed when Waterwick is coming and participate in the field walk. Dave J. asked who would put this project forward. He stated the fields are shared jurisdiction with the BOE and would like the BOE to ask Commission for help. Dave J. will speak with BOE Chairman Ellen Uzenoff regarding the potential use of the M.S. field. Bob moved that WPRC acknowledges the request that the Selectmen designate the underdeveloped field between the H.S. and the M.S. as reserved for the recreation use in the future granting a recreation easement to that area. Dave J. amended the motion that the border of this space that the WPRC has asked for is maintained and is consistent with drawings from the recent referendum.

    1. Bob seconded the motion and it carried 6-0 (Commissioner Kane left prior to the motion). Carl will speak with First Selectman regarding the resolution. Dave J. praised the Commission on seeing something and taking action to take care of it.

    2. d) Programs Committee: Dave U. reported the ski trips all went well due to the good weather and cold temperatures. Basketball programs were very successful and enrollment filled up in some grades. Sports and Fitness program closed out with record numbers. Bob commented he would like to see the track promoted due to the daylight savings time. A notice can be posted on the town website with the available hours for the public to use. Dave U. will ask a reporter from the Weston Forum to interview people walking the track to promote it.

    3. e) Parks Committee: Dave U. reported vandalism at Keene Park and waiting to hear back from the police department.

  1. 6) New Business:

    1. a) Other new business: none

  2. 7) Correspondence: none

  3. 8) Announcements: none

  4. 9) Adjournment: Marc moved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:50 p.m. Carl seconded motion. All in favor 6-0.

Respectively submitted,

Gloria Sundlof

Adm. Asst.

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