1977/12/08M~nutes of the December 8, I977 Park & Recreation Meeting.
Those present were Chairman Mr. Lubin, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wiecek, Mr. Graham,
~lr. Mierzejews~i, Mr. Hrubiec, & Mr. Capodiece.
Mr. Landry appeared before the Commission to present a proposed project.
A request for $I50,OO0.00 in federal funds will be submitted by Dec. I6, I977.
If grant is received 24 men will be put to the project of clearing the woods.
Areas suggested were Timberlin & Sage Park, also other possibilities. Four
lead men would be hired from the middle of January through September. Twenty
men would be hired from April through September. This money will be used for
the payroll, tools, safety equipment ~d uniforms.
The money for the project would come from the CETA fund. Men must be un-
employed in I5 of the last 20 wee~s and will receive $3.68 an hr. People on
welfare could be hired.
Mr. Graham& Mr. Hrubiec stated that the above project is very beneficial
and are both in agreement with it.
Mr. Wiecek asked if Mr.Graham & Mr. Hrubiec would extend themselves and be
able to work in other areas? Again they said it would be beneficial and would
not overburden them.
On a motion made by Mr. Johnson & seconded by Mr. Wiecek instructed Mr.
Landry to submit an application to apply for $I50,O00.OO in federal funds for
this project. If grant is received we meet the first Thursday of January, then
project can begin. Motion was unanimously approved.
On a mo~ion made 'by Mr. Johnson & seconded by Mr. Wiece~ th~.t if project
is approved a sub-committee within the Commission be appointed to wor~ with
Mr. Graham & Mr. Hrubiec. ^lso that the Conservation Committee ~ Park &
Recreation Commission work together on the project. Motion c~rried.
Concerning a Director for the Senior Citizens, Mr. Capodiece suggested to
the Commission that a CETA floater typist who-is being used in other offices
be used about IO hfs a wee~ so the regular secretary can plan and supervise
Senior Citizen trips. The floater typist has worked in the office and has
worked out well.
On a motion made by Mr. Johnson & seconded by Mr. Mierzejewski that the
CETA person be used to fill i~ at the office not to exceed June I978. Subject
to examination to see if any problems are caused, then the arrangement will
c~ase.
(I) Public Grounds.
Mr. Hrubiec stated that his crew is organized for winter storms. No problems
at all.
(2) Golf Course.
Mr. Graham attended a Wetlands Commission meeting to discuss the 3rd tee
at Timberlin.
From July until closing the Timberlin Golf Course revenue was $3,000.00
ahead of last year.
The clubhouse at Timberlin will try to be closed and winterized this winter.
A request from the Connecticut State Ladies Amateur Championship Tournament
has been withdrawn by the association.
(3) Recreational Service Report.
Mr. Capodiece stated that winter programs have begun. The Zoning'Board
approved a variance to erect a fence at Murray Heights. A badminton program
will be held at the new high school gym. The Commission must pay 6¢ a light
an hr. which would be $3.00 an hr. for 2 hfs eac~ evening for IO wee~s which
will equal $60.00 rent.
The secretary was instructed to write a letter to the Board of Education
asking them to waiver the rent fee.
Before the next fiscal year the Commissi~ will also request the use of
the McGee School gym for the Bucks & Does Sqmre Dance group.
The Junior Women's Club is going to run a tag sale for the things that
are stored in the upper floors at the Community Center when cleaned it can
be put to use.
~T~e Jr. Women's Club is applying for a grant. If received the money will
put into the Center.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to the I978-I979 Park & Rec-
reation budget.
The budget was discussed and questions were asked and answered.
(I) Golf Course.
Summer help payroll was increased. The driving range at Timberlin will be
discussed thoroughly before the final budget is submitted. A mower for the
greens will be added to the budget.
(2) Public Grounds.
Concerning employee's, Position I & Position 2 were added. A full job
description is ready. Mr. Lubin requested that each Commissioner receive a
copy. Six more bleachers were added to the budget. The Commission will also
look into a well system for the Park.
(3) Recreational Service.
A new playground will be added at Willard School to accommodate the
children from Deerfield Manor. If rejected one of the other playgrounds will
be closed. Increases have been added to the following accounts, #I904, I905,
I906, I9II.
The following bill s were approved for payment.
CL&P
SNE Telephone Co.
Sonitrol Security Systems of New Britain
Forestville Lumber Co.
Deep-Nouse ~quipment Co.
Albreada Refuse Inc.
E. Auidi & Sons Inc.
S. C. Sanitation Control Inc.
Paul Welding Co.
I & E Supply Co.
Kensington Hardware Inc.
~HTR
Magove rn
Weiner Auto
N. A. ~. A.
CL&P
Center Paint & Hardware
The Franklin Oil Co.
Home Comfort Fuel
SNE Telephone Co.
CL&P
Kensington Hardware
A. S. Labieniec
Johnson Garden Service Inc.
Automative Industries Warehouse Inc.
National Chemsearch
Edward Orouer
Sonitrol Security Systems of New Britain
C. A. Turner Co. Inc.
Center Paint & Hardware
Ray Electric Co.~
Conn. Truck & Trailer Service Co.
C. A. Turner
Center Paint & Hardware
Conn. Truck & Trailer Service Co.
Bobker Bearing
Inter State Ford & Tractor Equipment
Berlin Pharmacy
Lucille Luddy
SNE Telephone Co.
Adkins Printing
565.58 #1986
35.701 "
56.50 "
16.56 1985
46.62 1985
90.00 "
120. O0 "
540. O0 "
48 · O0 "
30.00 "
60.6? "
'45.05 "
32.Sl ~ 1983
56.9~ "
2.53 .
5.50 1981
~: 30 · 28 "
34.60 1980
153.00 "
280.60 "
14.12 3510
6.81 3511
5.81~ ,,
4 · 98 "
10.33 "
6.75 3511
158.41 3510
588.07 3510
547.58 "
2.40 3512
16.40 3514
115.50 3512
7.'50 3515
20O .00 3514
16.50 3512
47.00 3PlO
119.47 3513
180.08 3512
ll6.71 3515
223.17 3520
129.32 3515
50.24 3512
276.02 ,,
234.57 "
20O.48 3515
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30.01 "
4- 49 3521
40. O0 1903
44.65 1909
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The Camera Shop
Center Paint & Hardware
Berlin Sports Center Inc.
International Business Machines
Champion
Mickey Finn Stores·
ImDerial Trophy Center
Hadfield Co.
54.95
12.13
2.58
123.98
9.39
74.77
111.72
13.50
41.6O
7.OO
~ark and Recreation Meetihg Adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Park and Recreation Meeting January 5, 1978.
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Secretary
Lucille Luddy