Copies of Rec Commission minutes may also be obtained by contacting Barbara Allaire at (802)253-6147.
Stowe Recreation Commission Meeting APPROVED 7.14.11 June 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Stowe Recreation Commission was held Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the David Gale Center starting at 5:00 P.M. Members present: Leah Hodari, Phil Scott and Bill Kelk. Absent: Paul Lawson and newly appointed member Tom Ashworth. Also [present: Marge McIntosh, Director. . Election of Officers: Phil nominated Leah Hodari to be Chair, seconded by Bill with those present in favor. Leah moved to nominate Bill Kelk as Vice-Chair, seconded by Phil with those present in favor. Absent: Paul and newly appointed member Tom Ashworth. Director’s Report: Marge described the new groomer, which has been ordered for under $6,000 and the snow machine for $10,000. A draft of the Friends of Rec Path Grooming (FRPG) Mission Statement was handed out to members and discussed and in the minutes record. Marge explained that FRPG had suggested the possibility of port-a-lets for the Rec Path for the winter. Marge said if it is something the Rec Commission wants to pursue, she could include it in the upcoming budget. The web site is being developed and will be helpful in the future for updates on various conditions of the paths, fields and facilities. Financial Assistance Program: Marge discussed with Mr. Safford, Town Manager re: the proposal of financial assistance. Charles felt the request should come from the Rec Commission and staff should not be used for fund raising. Copies of this information are included in these minutes. Marge said the lead for fund raising for the scholarship program should come from the Commission but staff would remain a part of it. If approved at the Selectboard’s June 27th meeting (which members were in agreement with) plans will get underway immediately. It is possible to request from the Selectboard, at budget time, a certain amount of money to be put in the Community Service 2012 budget. Leah will be spokes person at the meeting. 8-Miler: Michael St Laurent who uses Field A to park cars for the race, told Marge if the Commission could obtain some auction items, he would have a form of auction and give the proceeds to the Commission for scholarships. The 8-miler is July 17th . Marge suggested members begin thinking about obtaining auction items. Phil felt the Commission should know some numbers involved in the race since there is a potential for the Rec Commission for fund raising if they ran their own race. tape 1 side 2 Leah said the Advisory Committee she is on re: the rink has 3 different options; (1) completely town owned/run; (2) town owned enterprise fund; (3) town owned run by a non-profit. Leah said the Advisory Committee is suggesting the possibility of having an Advisory Board as a part of the Rec Commission, etc. and Marge suggested if this were to take place, and the Commission did not feel they have the expertise to run the rink, they could seek outside opinions. Bill felt there should be a representative on the Advisory Group; per e-mail- Paul suggested there be a member of the Rec Committee on the Board, but not manage it;; per e-mail- Tom felt the Commission should take on the role of the Advisory role for a new ice arena with the possibility of a sub-committee. Phil agreed with Tom with an Advisory Group. Marge said the Rec Commission’s primary role is to recommend to the Selectboard . Bill felt people involved i.e. hockey people should have a part including Bruce (Godin). Leah asked members to think about how a pavilion (large tent) could be put to use in Stowe for summer uses. She said the rink committee says the last 2 weeks of August is critical and asked about the tent. Marge said if there were to be a real pavilion, she would put it on the events field. 4th of July, Lacrosse tournament and British Invasion are the events scheduled for this summer. Discussion took place re: a permanent pavilion, where it could go, number of people it would accommodate etc. Marge suggested there are many issues in town which have to be addressed for money. Leah said Stowe Performing Arts cannot be dismissed as people come from out of town. Marge said the committee needs to look at who would pay for a tent, would it increase the cost of maintaining the filed, where are the people coming from and are they part of the hockey community etc. July meeting to be held Thursday, July 14, 2011 Minutes of May 12, 2011: Approved as written. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 P.M. Respectfully submitted and written from tape. Barbara S. Allaire
Recreation Commission Meeting APPROVED 10.5.11 Town of Stowe September 1, 2011 The regular meeting of the Recreation Commission was held Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the David Gale Center starting at 5:00 P.M. Members present: Paul Lawson, Bill Kelk and Tom Ashworth. Absent: Leah Hodari and presently there is a vacancy. Also present: Marge McIntosh, Director. Minutes of August , 2011: Paul moved to approve, seconded by Bill with all present in favor. Discussion re: FAP Funding. A number of suggestions were made i.e. a silent auction at 4th of July and Marge suggested doing it on-line; Paul said when something is committed to, it will eventually become part of the event; 8-Miler; Ski Derby; British Invasion with possible 50-50 raffle. Bill will speak with Chris Francis (members agreed they would work at this depending on the day and time); Tom suggested exploring the possibility of incorporating something with the Bitter Lacrosse event. Members agreed they would work depending on the day and time. Barbara encouraged letters be sent to the American Legion and Auxiliary. Marge will put a letter together and ask Leah develop it requesting funds. Ice Rink Report: Bill reported he went to a meeting the night before with Lisa Hagerty , Alan Thorndike and Leo Clark attending. He spoke of the Selectboard’s meeting the Monday night previous (which Bill did n ot attend) and said 3 of the 5 Selectboard members agreed to go for a November vote. He also the Selectboard discussed take $200,000 of the LOT money and apply to the debt service. Bill said there is the possibility of submitting a petition. He said Larry Lackey was in favor of more fund raising. Marge encouraged members attend the September 12, 2011 meeting. It was stated that the Commission previously had sent their opinion as to how they felt about the rink. Marge distributed sheets which indicate the current uses /times of the rink. tape 1 side 2 6:00 Goals & Objectives: Marge asked members what goals and objectives they wish to spend their time on. Tom felt it important to learn what relationship the Commission would have with the rink. (Marge said if the rink goes forward, the Selectboard would have to decided about the organization) He thought it important to be able to speak to the Selectboard when they are informed about what goes on at the rink. He also wanted to create more fund raising; get together with Bruce to become more knowledgeable about the fields and rink. Bruce will be asked to attend the October meeting. Bill wants the Rec Path extension to the Matterhorn. Paul suggests it connecting to the high school or behind the Swimming Hole and go to the polo field ; all in favor of pursuing the soccer shelter which is the top of the list. Tom suggested Gordon ? put together a plan as to how much it will cost to build a shelter. Marge said there is $32,000 available. Members were not in favor of pursuing anything further behind Memorial Park. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2011. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned. At 6:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara S. Allaire
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