2009-05-14
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Len
Zielinski at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Community Center, Berlin, CT.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Chairman Len Zielinski, Commissioners, John Solek, Don Dellaquilla, Steve Kelly,
Director of Parks & Recreation and Jonathan Zuk, Superintendent for Timberlin Golf Course.
Absent: Donna Bovee, Steve Hinchliffe, Robert Sylvester, and Charles Warner. *A quorum was
not present so no actions could be voted on throughout the meeting.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Recommend waiver of the Griswold School field usage fee of $175 for the Berlin-
Kensington YMCA programs on Saturdays from May 9 through June 20, 2009.
b.Waive the $200 permit fee for Metro Swim Shop to sell swim suits at Percival Pool for the
Berlin Swim Team
c.Accept a $200 donation from the Kensington Garden Club to purchase and plant flowering
Japanese-type plants (in conjunction with the Public Grounds Department) in front of Town
Hall in memory of Carol Steuer.
d.Approval of licensing for use of Town property for growing and cutting hay. Ryan Matson
of Savage Hill Rd. has requested permission to specifically farm (hay) on the lot across from
High School (Patterson Way). The Public Grounds staff is in favor of this because it would
cut back on their overtime usage and the hay will benefit Mr. Matson. There is another
agreement with the Conservation Commission with other farmers to perform similar
activities. This agreement would be through December 2009. Chairman Zielinski mentioned
that this is currently done on a first-come, first-serve basis but as it becomes known around
town, it might need to go to a lottery format.
Agenda items were unanimously approved by consensus of members present.
MINUTES:
Approval of the April 4, 2009 meeting minutes were not addressed due to a lack of quorum.
TIMBERLIN GOLF COURSE:
Jonathan Zuk reported that Connie Swanson would like to make a tree donation in memory of
Mike Hines. Accepted by consent.
Mr. Zuk wanted to set a standard for the fee structure of rentals. The park pavilion has been in
existence and now there is the restaurant pavilion that people are interested in renting. Chairman
Zielinski discussed the golf course definitions and policies revisions with the committee as rates
were discussed. They were:
$150 for resident individuals and groups
$200 for non-resident individuals and groups
$150 refundable security deposit
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These ideas will go before the Council soon.
PUBLIC GROUNDS:
Monthly Report
The monthly report submitted by Dave Paradise was reviewed as presented by Director Steve
Kelly. Commissioner Dellaquila reported that he gets compliments from visiting ball teams
about how nice the fields look and are maintained in a timely fashion. He thanks Dave Paradise
and his crew every chance he gets.
PARKS & RECREATION:
Monthly Report
Director Kelly presented his report of activities and jobs that have been completed.
Commissioner Bovee had emailed a request that the BHS Senior Courtyard be maintained with
the help of the Public Grounds staff. Mr. Kelly had discussed this with Dave Paradise who
indicated that this had been a project that the senior class had handled for years so they would
have a place to congregate.
Director Kelly reported that signage has been placed at the Pistol Creek property. Organizations
are beginning to request using the pavilion there.
The pool hours have been set for the season to accommodate the budget restrictions.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:00 PM.
Lecia Paonessa
Recording Secretary for the meeting
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