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Recreation Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007 Approved minutes
Members Present: Dave Matthews, Phil Scott, Paul Lawson, Holly Rochefort, Absent: Grady Vigneau, Also present, Rick Farnham
Meetin opened at 5:05 PM
Minutes of the Sept. 17th meeting were corrected by correctly spelling Holly Rochefort under members present and move to accept by Paul Lawson and seconded by Dave Matthews. Minutes were approved.
The proposed Regulations and Enforcement Procedures for the Memorial Park were discussed. No changes were proposed to the draft rules distributed on Sept. 19th. The motion to accept the proposed Regulations and Enforcement Procedures was made by Dave Matthews, seconded by Paul Lawson, and passed. The draft will be polished and sent to the TM.
The question of the town’s liability for the Sliding hill located with in the park but not owned by the Town was raised. The Town promotes the use and even rents sleds through the rink but there is no mention of this in the regulations. The issue will be addressed with the Town’s administration.
The question of adequate signage was expressed and discussed. Once the Regulations are adopted the appropriate signs will be placed where best suited.
The Ten year Plan for Recreation was discussed and is attached as an outline of procedural steps to be taken and then presented to the TM. Chairman Scott asked to have some colored copies made for current Commissioners and also placed in appropriate offices within the Town’s administration. Paul Lawson and Holly Rochefort will work with Rick Farnham to initiate the process.
The budget request from the Commission for mapping of trails and recreation opportunities in Town was discussed. At the suggestion of the TM, the Commission needs to coordinate the effort with Tom Jackman and the Town’s planning office . Rick was asked to initiate that process.
Questions regarding the Elementary School playground were raised in regards to the Park and discussion ensued. The ES is looking into having the playground replaced as a total and have requested that it be put in the Capital budget of the Town.
Paul Lawson raised the issues of the Stowe Marathon and the Stowe 8 Miler Race being discontinued. He questioned Recreation’s role if any in these events. The answer was, no, but names of John Elkins and Al Coppac were forwarded as resources to investigate why and what can be done in the future.
It was suggested that the new Director of the Stowe Area Association by invited to a future Recreation commission meeting to discuss a partnership in planning future events etc.
The next meetings were set for Dec 5 and Jan. 9. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
