PRESENT:

Nancee J. Hay, Chairman
Marjorie Agen, Vice Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer
Rose Benevente
Mary Hayward
Ethel Thayer
Carol Thomson
Marlene Waclawski
Ken Bohlmann
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee Walker, Secretary

ABSENT: Barbara Coburn

1. CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 A.M.

Chairman Hay called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 98-5, March 10, 1998 approved as written.

3. TREASURER=S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski reported the following balances: Beautification, Luminaria and Orlando Park Playground Equipment remain the same. Recreation balance is $1,111.06.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Town Manager

Mr. Lynch advised the Committee that he expects the Notice to Proceed from the D.O.T. for the median landscaping. Work should begin within 6 weeks after the proceed notice is received.

The U.S. Swim Meet will be in town this weekend. There will be some localized events.

A modified plan for Orlando Park has been recommended to Council. The additional parking and post removal remain the same.

Mr. Bohlmann questioned the use of monies that had been set aside for the Orlando Park improvements. Mr. Lynch advised the Committee that the funds may be put into an encumbered account earmarked for general use.

Mr. Lynch expects to hear from Ruth Perry soon concerning the Riverside Park and Causeway improvements.

B. Dir. Public Works

Mr. Cassedy stated that the new bulletin board in Orlando Park has been broken. It is being replaced with a Anon breakable@ material.

All of the hangers on the swing sets were replaced. This problem was found during a safety inspection.

 

5. PARKS

A. Mr. Bohlmann made a motion that the issue of signs and play equipment be tabled until this Committee meets with Council members. Ms. Thomson seconded. It was unanimous.

 

6. RECREATION

A Easter Egg Hunt

Ms. Agen thanked everyone for their help with this event. She advised the Committee that she has purchased plastic eggs for next year. They have been stored at the Fire Department.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Signs

See 5-A.

8. OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Chairman Hay asked for volunteers for the Budget Committee.

B. Discussion of Future of this Committee

The Committee members have made a great effort towards park improvements and beautification of the Town. They are concerned about their effectiveness in light of Council=s rejection of plans that had already been funded. They have requested a workshop with the Council members in order to ascertain the reasoning behind the rejection of the Orlando Park Improvement Plan and will ask for guidance before continuing any efforts for further improvements in town.

10. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 11:05. Next meeting will be May 12, 1998.

Nancee J. Hay, Chairman

Shirlee Walker, Secretary