January 12,2009 Minutes

Town of Pittsfield
Parks and Recreation
January 12,2009

Members in attendance: Kathy Boudreau, Nick Abel, Maryellen Plante, Jesse MacGlashing, Lynda Vogt

The minutes from the November and December meetings were approved. Jesse reported that the 2008 budget was pretty much on track.

Winterfest: plans were reviewed and finalized as much as possible. Lynda brought the insurance form information for Ice Fishing. Kathy said Cara would take care of it. We will need an ice fishing permit from Fish and Game. Minni will check with Lynne at the Senior Center about the cost of meals for the Senior Luncheon during Winterfest.

Basketball: Things are going fine. A question was brought up about the 5th and 6th grade travel team. There is some confusion about whether some 4th graders were asked to join the team. It was decided that Kathy would bring the concern to Jason who could then follow up with Rob Johnson, the coach.

Ski Program: Kathy reported that the ski program has an enrollment of 24 children and 10-12 adults. Sign-ups were very successful.

Dredging:Gene Marcotte has received approval from the Select Board to be the Parks and Recreation representative for the dredging project at the recreation area.

Nick reported that if the town puts a dry hydrant in at the recreation area, dredging could be more easily accomplished. The board voted to approve this. Nick continues to follow up on repairs to the gazebo in Dustin’s Park with the select board. He also reported that a lock for electricity was missing for the Christmas tree. Those lights should be turned off.

Respectfully submitted,

Maryellen Plante