TOWN OF GRANBY
GRANBY ATHLETIC FIELD LONG-RANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2008
PRESENT: Benjamin Perron, Chairman; Ron Durej, Brian Presbie, Randy Rome, and James Tibbets
OTHER PRESENT: Kay Woodford, Director of Recreation and Leisure Services, Ned Allen, Park & Recreation Board Chairman; Martha Delaney, (representative from the Dog Park)
Chairman Perron confirmed a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
The committee reviewed the minutes of October 22, 2008.
On a MOTION by Brian Presbie, seconded by James Tibbetts, the committee voted (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of October 22, 2008 as presented.
OPEN FORUM
Chairman Perron welcomed everyone who was present and asked if there were any specific questions or comments.
Mrs. Woodford indicated that the Park and Recreation Board.members were still reviewing the master plan.
In response to a question about next steps, Chairman Perron commented the project was passed on to the Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee for their review and placement in a financial model. The Committee commented that the master plan was a conceptual master plan and as stated in the December issue of the Drummer by First Selectman Adams, this plan represents the beginning of a long discussion to come. Ms. Delaney’s initial comment was she felt this plan did not address future recreation activities that did not involve fields. The Committee indicated that this plan was considered a start to a phase for the next conversations that will be held and a town vote most probably would be necessary before the project gets underway. Ms. Delaney showed concern about the lighting
proposed at Salmon Brook Park since she lives near the park and is an active user of the dog park. The Committee commented that the subject of lighting was suggested for longer playing time since field space is limited and it would definitely be an item that would be discussed again. Ms. Delaney asked that lighting for the dog park be included in that discussion because other dog park users have mentioned it to her.
Given the comments received, minutes from other boards or committees, the Committee concurred that no further follow up is needed. The Committee may be asked to be involved again when the project starts conversation discussions again.
OTHER
The Committee Chairman thanked the members and the recording secretary for all the hard work done on this project. The Committee felt that they completed their charge. They commented given the town’s economic situation, a master plan was developed for the next 15 years that may be used as a concept master plan to move this project forward.
ADJOURNMENT
On a MOTION by Brian Presbie, seconded by Ron Durej, the committee voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia I. Chieski
Recording Secretary
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