1978/04/06Minutes of the April 6, I978 Park & Recreation Meeting.
Those present were Chairman Mr. Lubin, Miss Dennehy, Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Klotz, Mr. Maule, Mr. Mierzejewski, Ms. Miller, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hansen, Mr.
Hrubiec, and Mr. Capodiece.
(I) Mr. Bates, coach of the Berlin High School Golf Team was present to
ask permission for the team to use Timberlin Golf Course for play and practice
under the s~me situation as last year. A schedule was distributed and discussed.
Mr. Lubin moved that tha above be adopted. The adoption was seconded and
carried.
(2) Softball League.
Present was the President of the League and members. Discussed were the
problems of increasing the number of teams in the League. Money & the un-
certainty of Sage Park and Hubbard Field would limit play.
On a motion made by Mr. Klotz & seconded by Mr, Mierzej.ewski that the League
be increased from II to I2 teams to accommodate a team made up of ~emb~s
fr~m~both KSnsing~n.and East Berlin Volunteer Fire Departments. Use Hubbard
Field in full the first month and use Sage Park partially~( because full use
of S~ge Park early in the season would ruin the new grassy, and if possible
use Sage Park in June. Motion carried. Mr.' Lubin stated that park rules should
be enforced at Hubbard Field.
Mr. Johnson suggested if more money is needed to run League next year, a
letter be submitted to the Commission for an increase.
(3) B&B Autorama.
Present was Mr. Cwikla with ~n application from B&B Auto Parts applying to
the Commission to use the parking lot at Sage Park when they run an Autorama
Juna 4th.
On a motion made by M~. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Mierzejewski that per-
mission be granted to the B&B AUto Parts to use the blacktop parking area,
providing an area be set aside for cars for the Softball League. With the
stipulation that B&B take out an insurance rider and h~ve p~rking lot attend-
ents. Motion carried.
(4) Youth Council.
Mr. Ash~ian, Chairman of the Youth Cou~:cil was present. A copy of the last
meeting minutes were presented to the Commission. There are ten members on the
Council.
Chairman Mr. Lubin stated that in the future the Commission would like any
major discussion to come before the Commission, also would like the budget
and minutes of the meetings sent to the Commission. Therefore any major pol-
icies or financial problems must come before the Commission. Would like a
good line of communication 'Setween the two boards. Mr. Capodiece would be the
liaison between the two boards.
Discussed were the hiring, disciplinary, and visitors policies. Also the
action taken when: anyon~ is either under alcohol or drug influence at the
Community Center.
(~) Charter Revision.
The Charter Revision was reviewed and discussed. The Commission agreed that
no additions or borrections be made. Therefore the Charter will stand as is
concerning the Par~ & Recreation Commission.
(6) Golf Course Report.
Mr. Hansen stated that the Golf Course opened April 5, I978.
The Commission denied a request from Mr. John Parsons to run a State Amateur
Champion Tournament. He does not have an official State golfing body behind
him. An official State golfing body has to run tournaments.
A letter from the Timberlin Women's Golf Club was received containing their
I978 schedule.
On s motion made by Mr Johnson and seconded by Mr. Miller to accept the
schedule. Motion carried.
Mr. Graham stated that CETA men were wor~ing and all equipment rendy. The
Snack-Bar at ~he Clubhouse will open April 8,I978. The rug has been ordered
and will be installed in two wee~s. The rough flooring has been installed. His
men are busy doing routine wor~. No damage to the Golf Course this past Winter.
I(7) ~blic Grounds Report.
Mn. Hrubiec stated that routine work is being done, cleaning up ballfields,
and school grounds. Some damage had been done this Winter to the dugouts at
Griswold Little League Field. The I9 additional CETA men started working April
4, I978. All good workers. The picnic areas & trails around Marjorie Moore
Village must be on Town owned land~ The Webster & Webster Fence Co. will erect
the backstop at Percival Field.
A letter w~ill be written to the Mayor concerning the opening of the P°°ls~k~
Bathhouses must be in A-I condition before opening.
On a motion by Ms. Johnson & seconded by M~'. Mierzejewski that the fee for
the pavilion at Timberlin Park be waived for the Berlin Congregational Church
Motion carried. ·
(8) Recreational Service Report.
Mr. Capodiece stated that the May meeting will be set aside for the hiring
of Summer help. The same procedure will be carried out as last year.
Three juke boxes need repair work done. A Fire Dept. has asked for per-
mission for them. Mr. Capodiece suggested that they be given two and asked if
the third can be repaired and returned to us for our use. Permission granted.
An application has been received from the YMCA for permission to use the
East~ Berlin Tennis Courts on Friday from IO AM to I2 noon. The lessons will
run for 8 weeks, with one week make'up. The lessons will run from April I4th
to June Ist. Mn. Johnson suggested that the lessons nat be given the week of
April I7th because of the school Spring vacation. Permission granted.
The bids for the fence at Murray Heights playground are in and will be
erected soon. The pavement will be done next, then the equipment will be
placed in the playground.
A fishing derby will be held.April I8th at Timberlin Park. Children I6
years and under can participate. The Kiwanis Club donated half of the fish,
the CommisSion the other half. Patches will be distributed by the Recreation
Service office.
On a motion made by-Mr, Johnson and seconded by Mr. Miller that the
Commission match the $250.00 spent by the service club to purchase the fish
for the derby. Motion carried.
Mr. Klotz suggested that in the future if an important_ item comes up and
has to be decided before the regular scheduled meeting, a telephone poll of
members be taken. Suggestion approved by members.
The following bills were apDroved for Dayment.
Magovern
Mmore's
Kensington Fire District
National Chemsearch
Ro-BBand Produc~s
Itew ~aven Trap Rock
Southern New England Telephone Co~
Conn. Light & Power
DeeRhQuse Equipment
Sanitary P-roducts
Service Electric Supply
Hinmson Excavating
R. A. Berlandy & Son's
Kensington Hardware
Moore"s
Skil
Tool Shak
Interstate Ford
Slater
Center Paint & Hardware
Ball Speed Co.
Able Electric
K. L. Sales
Sonitrol
Agway
Meta Group
Ti- Sales
Tolles Equipment
436.28 #3515
219 .OO. 3512
~O. 56 3511
ll. 5~0 3510
204. O0 3514
74.21 3512
563.16 3512
36.81 3510
34.19 3511
3.75 3510
56.55 3511
15.84 3512
217.50 3512
78.42 3512
2.67 3512
350.00 3517
590.00 3517
79.99 3516
23.76 3512
37.00 3516
38 .OO 3512
65.17 3515
120.45 3512
727.O~ 3512
235.20~ 3512
78.00 3512
591.50 3512
48.90 3510
41.87 3512
25 .O0 3512
293.40 3513
72.30 3512
Lucille Luddy
~Center Paint & HardWare
t{~dfield Co.
Berlin Sports Cent~er Inc.
Berlin Bublic Schools
Penn Emblem Co.
Southern New England Telephone Co.
The Camera Shop of New Britain
Burnham & Brady Inc.
The Capitol Candy Co.
Herman"s
Hadfield' s
The Costume Bazarr Inc.
Sussman's Ferndale Plaza
Ri. chard March Carp. et Service
A. Zikorus
Valley Farms Nursery Supply Inc.
National Chemsearch
Hitchcock Co., Inc.
Sonitrol
Centen Paint & Hardware
N.A.~.A.
Southern New England Telephone Co.
Conn. Light and Po,wer
Meeting adjourned at 9:,~0 P~M.
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