Town of Hampden
Regular Meeting of
Parks & Recreation Commission
7:00PM at the Hampden Town Hall
August 14, 2003
Approved: August 28, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. Board members in attendance were Tina Albano, Glennice Flynn, Larry Forrest, and Chris McDonald. Also present was Jay Fenlason and John D. Flynn.
Minutes: The minutes from the June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24 meetings were reviewed, with suggested revisions. Glennice made a motion to accept with the revisions, seconded by Tina. All were in favor, and so voted.
Bills: Bills were reviewed and approved.
Baseball Coordinator: John D. Flynn addressed the Board concerning an offer that was made by a town citizen to help level two rough, field areas at and near the upper baseball field at Memorial Park. A motion was made by Tina to accept the offer. Glennice seconded the motion. All were in favor, and so voted.
Old Business: Tina updated the Board on the cost, and effectiveness, of Recreation Software. Tina recommended the purchase of Access, at a cost of about $100. Glennice made a motion to approve the purchase of Access. Larry seconded, and all Board members were in favor, and so voted.
Glennice provided the Board with the information on the Rock Wall that had been rented for the 2002 Fall Festival.
Jay gave an update from the FC Taplin Company concerning the strength of the chlorination system at the pond at Memorial Park. Taplin indicated the system was strong enough to circulate the water.
Director’s Report: Jay provided the Board with an update on the Summer Activities Program. He also distributed the Park and Recreation Commission’s Policy Update for final approval. Policies were reviewed and approved with revisions. The upcoming basketball season was discussed with regards to the unavailability of Green Meadows School.
Fall Festival: Tina gave an update on the progress of the Festival. Larry volunteered to contact the food groups. Glennice offered to coordinate the advertising and Chris said that he would contact the Service Groups. Different ideas were offered as to the events involved and Tina spoke of getting some live entertainment to perform during the Festival.
RAH: Chris spoke about his concerns with what had occurred with the RAH Board’s recent decisions regarding the soccer program. The Board was told of Jay’s proposal to RAH concerning the adjustment of their policies. Chris just wanted the Board to be aware of the situation.
Vandalism: Chris spoke about the damage to a soccer goal at TWB. It was suggested that the Office contact the Hampden/Wilbraham Times to mention the situation and the possible consequences of more vandalism.
New Business: Glennice gave an update on the Green Meadows Project and the possible use of new field areas. Also, Glennice also made the Board aware of a change in the Selectmen’s Minutes concerning the Park and Rec. Revolving account. Jay is to check with the Selectmen’s Office to get further information.
The next meeting is to be held on August 28,2003 at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 P.M.