February 8, 2010 Minutes

Pittsfield Parks and Recreation
February 8, 2010
Members in attendance: Darrell Wages, Nick Abell, Lynda Vogt, Maryellen Plante
Visitor: Paula Driscoll, PYW

Minutes from the January, 2010 meeting were approved as written.
There was no treasurer’s report as Jesse was not in attendance.

Winterfest: Paula Driscoll updated the committee on PYW activities plans. Snow Shoeing will be changed to Friday. Lynda reported that Squam Lake had been contacted and they would be doing a program called New Hampshire Wildlife. Minni was authorized to get items needed at Sam’s using the Town account. The following items need to be purchased paper(for flyers), cocoa, candy bars, and cookies. She will get hot cups from P&M on the house charge. Minni will also contact Jesse. We will need to change some of the names on the Winter Fest checking account. Nick and Minni will get the flyer printed and out to the school and area businesses.

Basketball: The program is coming to a close for the year. Darrell reported that there would be a Youth Night during half time of a varsity game this week and all children who participated in the Recreation Basketball program will be honored at that time. He also reported on a confrontation that had happened during a recent game that he had handled.

Recreation Area Dredging: We are in a holding pattern until the 2010 budget is approved at Town Meeting. There is an application fee of $200.

Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Easter Egg hunt will be held on April 3, 2010. Nick will contact the school so we use Drake’s Field again. Minni will contact Kathy about the bunny costume and will order eggs from Oriental Trading. Lynda will help stuff the eggs.

Respectfully submitted,

Maryellen Plante, secretary