Recreation & Parks Commission - Minutes - 07/28/2020

The Waterford Recreation and Parks Commission held their regular
      monthly meeting on July 28, 2020.  Chairman Santos chaired the
      meeting.

      MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Cs. Santos, Whelan, Erricson, Scheiber,
      Kanabis and Murphy,            DIRECTOR Flaherty, Program Coordinator
      Sullivan

          MEMBERS ABSENT:  Cs. Gardiner, Hall

           GUESTS:  Kristen Widham, Charles Selden

      MOTION #1:  Made by C. Whelan, seconded by C. Kanabis to approve the
      minutes of the June 23, 2020 meeting as received.  So voted 6-0

      CORRESPONDENCE:  Historical Society proposal for a new sign on the
      Jordan Green

      Representatives from the Historical Society spoke to the members
      regarding a new sign design for the Jordan Green.  Mr. Selden spoke on
      the design, and materials to be used.  A draft was passed around.  A
      discussion was held.

      MOTION #2:  Made by C. Erricson, seconded by C. Whelan to approve the
      proposed sign as presented.  Motion carried 6-0.

      STAFF REPORTS:  Reports were accepted as received and placed on file.
      In addition Director Flaherty reported on the beaches being very busy
      with the virus and the hot weather.  He will speak with the Chief of
      Police, requesting more assistance, especially on weekends and
      extremely hot days.  He also reported that the tennis courts will be
      repaired this summer and will have a 5-year warranty.  The bathroom
      project is moving along with utilities, pads in place and new
      sidewalks all in progress. The department now has credit card service!
       He is waiting for applications for two (2) new maintainers.  One
      summer maintainer has been hired.  Also discussed was a proposed
      change to Ordinance 12.08.40, concerning alcoholic beverages at
      permitted time and locations.  This proposal will be placed on the RTM
      meeting, for discussion.

      The Program Coordinator reported that the Fall Program Booklet is
      being printed at this time.  Plans are for programs starting in
      October if openings for the Community Center and the schools occur.
      August concerts have been cancelled as well as reservations at the
      picnic shelters for the season. The Youth Services Bureau, Recreation
      and Parks and the Library, will hold a “drive-in” movie night at
      Waterford Beach.  Sixty car reservations will be allotted.  There will
      be police and fire equipment in attendance.

      PROPERTIES:  A discussion was held on the North Little League field’s
      usage.  The Director will speak with the president of the league.

      MOTION #3:  Made by C. Murphy, seconded by C. Whelan to adjourn.  So
      voted 6-0.

      Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.




      Respectfully submitted,

      Ann Nolan, Secretary

                         Recreation and Parks Commission