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REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 27, 2000

Present: Peter Calnen, Chairman, Maureen Celli, John Pendergast, Charles Nicol and Joseph Grace. Harry Ryan arrived at 7:17 p.m. Also present were Gerard Toner, Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation, and Tom Vincent, BOS Liaison.

Minutes

Mr. Grace moved to accept the minutes of the March 30, 2000 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ryan and carried unanimously.

Correspondence

None.

Simsbury Farms Master Plan

Mr. Toner stated that he will send complete copies to commission members. He noted that the ice rink project came from this plan and hopefully, with approval of the golf clubhouse, they can keep the process moving forward. Mr. Toner reviewed the floor plan for the clubhouse and stated that they plan to hire an architect next month. He stated that WMC is doing a feasibility study on the septic system and they will recommend a site and how to address the septic situation. He noted that $200,000 has been budgeted for the septic system project.

1999/2000 Special Revenue Fund Report

Mr. Toner distributed his memo to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance requesting an amendment to the funds within the 1999/2000 Simsbury Farms Special Revenue Fund (Addendum 1). He noted that the expenses were greater than what was approved and revenues from the fund will cover these expenses. He explained that the $57,000 overage in revenues is due to the fact that no debt service payment is due on the rink until next year. Mr. Toner reviewed the line items in the memo.

Mr. Grace moved to recommend, to the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance, that the Simsbury Farms Special Revenue Fund be amended and the budget be appropriated as noted in Mr. Toner's April 26, 2000 memo. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ryan and carried unanimously.

Mr. Toner distributed the Spring 2000 Recreation Program Activities listing and an ice rink summary. He stated that the Special Revenue Fund has made it easier to add recreation programs. Mr. Toner noted that the ice rink figures are based on 15 weeks of usage and next year they will have 22 weeks of usage. He stated that the ice rink needs to have revenues of $207,000-$210,000 next season to cover expenses. He noted that they are working to fill in the time gaps with rentals of the rink.

Golf Course Clubhouse - Special Town Meeting

Mr. Toner stated that May 2nd is the Special Town Meeting at which time residents will vote on funding for the golf clubhouse, athletic fields, and park improvements. He stated that they hope to build 2-3 multi-purpose athletic fields next year.

Other Business

Ms. Celli questioned the status of the skateboard facility. Mr. Toner stated that the Friends of Simsbury Skaters are in the process of fundraising.

Mr. Ryan questioned the status of replacing the basketball hoop near Iron Horse Boulevard. Mr. Toner stated that letters were sent to the Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Council requesting that they each pay half of the cost to replace the basketball hoop. He stated that they will try to fix the hoop or order a replacement.

Chairman Calnen noted that the Fish & Game Club are all set at Stoddard Reservoir and they will be stocking the pond.

Ms. Celli noted that Junior High School students are raising funds to paint the old playground equipment at Simsbury Farms. Mr. Toner stated that the paint has been purchased and a garden will be planted. He suggested that the commission recognize this group when the project is completed.

Adjournment

Mr. Grace moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pendergast and carried unanimously