2013-10-10
TOWN OF BERLIN
Parks and Recreation Commission
230 Kensington Road • Berlin, CT 06037
Thursday, October 10, 2013
7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
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Present:
Commissioners
Len Zielinski – Chairman Charles Warner Fred Jortner Jr.
Steve Hinchliffe Robert Sylvester Don Dellaquila
Staff
Debbie Dennis - Superintendent of Recreation
Art Volz, Superintendent of Public Grounds
Jon Zuk – Golf Course Manager
Absent:
Donna Bovee
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
Art Powers
, 857 Worthington Ridge, speaking on behalf of the youth wrestling program team,
expressed his frustration on lack of a location for the wrestling team to practice and compete. He
requested the commission’s assistance, by forming a sub-committee, in finding a location or
available space for the team to store their mats and hold their meets. Space needed is
approximately 60 x 40.
Frank Naples
, 426 Wigwam Road, and Vin Biscoglio, 102 Devonshire Way, spoke for Berlin
Little League. They want to increase access to “90 feet” ball fields for 2 additional teams to be
added to this year season (14-15 year olds and 16-17 year olds). After discussion with the
commission, it was agreed that the Berlin Little League would be able to use McGee field from
June 15 to July 31. They will be booking both practice and game usage through Park & Rec.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CommissionerHinchliffemade a motion to approve the amended minutes from the September
12, 2013 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Sylvester. Commissioners Warner, Hinchliffe
and Sylvester, present at that meeting, voted to approve the minutes as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Boy Scout Troop 44 requests permission to use propane stove, trash can cooking and
deep fryer at their camp out for members and their families at Sage Park Pavilion on Friday,
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November 2 through Saturday, November 3. A fireman will be there when cooking.
b. Kensington Nursery School is requesting a donation of a preschool program (maximum
value $85.00) for their annual fundraiser to be held on December 7, 2013.
Mr. Zuk requested that item c be added to the consent agenda.
c. Accept donation of a tree in the memory of Jack Wollman by Frank Sataline, to be planted at
Timberlin.
Commissioner Warner made a motion to add item C to the consent agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Dellaquila. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Dellaquila made a motion to accept the consent agenda as amended, seconded by
Commissioner Hinchliffe. The motion passed unanimously
POCD
– review and discussion of draft provided to commissioners. Chairman Zielinski pointed
out that the Plan did not contain any items related to Parks & Recreation. He provided a list of
items which could be added and requested additional suggestions for items to be included. Items
included were:
splash pad skateboard park community center dog park
installing artificial turf on Zipadelli Field, Sage Auxiliary Field, BHS track interior
Increasing facilities field hockey, wrestling, lacrosse, and cricket
At Timberlin
replace clubhouse roof and restaurant carpet repave lower parking lot driving range.
TIMBERLIN GOLF COURSE
Monthly Report.
Cart Paths Project – finishing up drainage on the beginning of fairway on #13 across the
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brook. Tear up old path that runs behind the 14 green.
Tree Pruning – Beginning winter tree work/pruning/take down of dead trees
Aerifying – Completed aerification of all 18 fairways
Winter Projects
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1.Leveling and resodding the 16 tee
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2.Split rail fence around the back of the 12 tee
3.Tree work
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4.If time and weather permitting/mounding behind the 14 green
Driving range Project – Met with the architect September 18 and looked at existing range.
The architect will propose plans and cost estimate of 6 different plans for existing range. The
plan should be prepared by October 16, 2013.
Rates – Mr. Zuk request a commission subcommittee to review and propose rates for the 2014
golf season. Chairman Zielinski volunteered to participate and asked if others were interested.
None responded. Recommendations, once developed, will be brought to the commission for
approval.
The CSGA is requesting approval to host a "one-day" tournament on Monday July 7, 2014 with
the waiver of greens fees. Participants will be required to use golf carts. Tabled until next
month’s meeting
The restaurant stove needs to be replaced. It was purchased in 1995 and building maintenance
personnel and contractors have made numerous visits to make repairs. Additionally, because of
its age, replacement parts are not available. The concern is that it will fail during a major
tournament related banquet.
PUBLICGROUNDS
a. Monthly Report
Replaced burned out lights at Scalise Football Field.
Did an aggressive brushing of the Scalise Field turf field. The consultant who surveyed the
carpet expressed the opinion that it should last another 3 to 4 years.
Put in a new walkway and entrance to town garage
Decorated the front of the Town Hall and the Board of Education for fall
New infield was put in at Petit 2 field.
Removed old shrubs and planted grass at CITGO Park on Mill Street. This is work in
progress.
At Willard School old shrubs and mulch were removed. Stone has replaced the mulch.
New drain put in at Willard School.
Set up for the Scarecrow and Fall Foliage Festival in Volunteer Park.
Lacrosse storage container installation approval is on the next Town Council agenda.
New Sage maintenance building and renovation of concession building
– Work in process,
framing completed and roof installed. Mr. Volz noted that there was no water or electric in the
building. Working on bathroom, water and electric
PARKS AND RECREATION
Monthly Report
Fall programs are on their way.
18 scarecrows are registered for contest on Saturday, October 13,
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Monster Bash is scheduled for October 25, at Willard School
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Basketball registration began on September 30, we have 177 registered (129 boys and 47
girls)
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Registration for other winter programs to begin December 1.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Dellaquila to adjourn the meeting at 8:30PM, seconded by
Commissioner Jortner Jr. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kim Lanci
Recording Secretary