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Board of Park Commissioners Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 Pm City Hall 1St Floor Conference Room Or Via Zoom REVISED Regular Meeting Agenda Board of Park Commissioners Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room or Via Zoom REVISED Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order a. Attendance 2. Acceptance of meeting minutes a. April 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Documents: Attachment A 3. Public participation 4. Employee/Volunteer Recognition a. Doug Trillo, Assistant Parks Supervisor for his work on Muzzy Field b. Volunteer recognition of Candido “JR” Galindo, Robert Lincoln and Sarah Larson for the Community Clean-Up Day 5. Superintendent’s Report a. Monthly Division Updates Documents: Attachment B b. Project Updates Documents: Attachment C c. Department financials Documents: Attachment D 6. Old business a. By Commissioners b. Update on Page Pool Grand Re-Opening Fundraiser Event 7. New business: a. Consider a request from the Mum Festival Committee to utilize Brackett Park for children’s activities Documents: Attachment E b. Consider a request from the Bristol Garden Club to install a Blue Star Memorial on Memorial Boulevard Documents: Attachment F c. Consider a request from the Bristol Blues to hold (4) firework events at Muzzy Field Documents: Attachment G d. Consider a request for financial assistance from Bristol Youth Football and Cheer Documents: Attachment H e. Consider a request from Public Works to selectively close portions of and permit select contractor vehicles on Memorial Boulevard for the purpose of the rehabilitation of Memorial Boulevard Bridge and retaining wall f. Presentation by the Kern Park Association regarding the Kern Park trail plan g. By Commissioners 8. Committee reports a. Events Committee b. Building & Maintenance Committee c. Budget & Finance Committee d. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e. City Council Liaison updates 9. Other Business a. By Commissioners 10. Adjourn Topic: Board of Park Commissioners Time: May 19, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://bristolct-gov.zoom.us/j/4114604802?pwd=cGg5Y240ZkphVkZWWldaLzRpdGJQZz09 Meeting ID: 411 460 4802 Passcode: W7tfNp One tap mobile +13017158592,,4114604802# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,4114604802# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 411 460 4802 Board of Park Commissioners Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room or Via Zoom Regular Meeting Minutes 1. Call to order a. Vice Chair Fiorito called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. b. Attendance Present: Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Chairwoman Cynthia Donovan, Commissioner Robert Fiorito, Vice Chair Malcolm Huckaby, Commissioner Robert Kalat, Commissioner Sarah Larson, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Joshua Medeiros, Superintendent Sandra Bogdanski, Commissioner Paula O’Keefe, Commissioner Absent: Scott Rosado, Council Liaison 2. Acceptance of meeting minutes a. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kalat to accept the March 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. Seconded by: Commissioner Bogdanski, all in favor; motion carried. 3. Public Participation. a. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kalat to bring Agenda Item 7b. up from under public participation Seconded by: Commissioner Bogdanski, all in favor; motion carried. b. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Fiorito to approve the use of Muzzy Field for BC/BEHS Graduation. Seconded by: Commissioner Donovan, all in favor; motion carried. 4. Employee Recognition a. Aubrey Minkler was recognized for her time as Community Service Coordinator and the outstanding job she has done in short period of time. 5. Superintendent’s Report a. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Fiorito to accept and place the Superintendent’s Report on file. Seconded by: Commissioner Donovan, all in favor; motion carried. b. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kalat to place the department financials on file. Seconded by: Commissioner O’Keefe, all in favor; motion carried. 6. Old business a. There was no new business brought forward by commissioners 7. New business a. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kalat to review and approve 2021 Bristol Blues Game Schedule Board of Park Commissioners Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room or Via Zoom Regular Meeting Minutes Seconded by: Commissioner Bogdanski, all in favor; motion carried. b. Commissioner O’Keefe suggested additional signage at Rockwell Park to direct bikers to the Mountain Bike trails. Discussion followed. 8. Committee reports a. Event Committee: Commissioner O’Keefe advised the group of the schedule for the event and the Memorial Boulevard site walk. b. Building and Maintenance Committee: No report. c. Budget & Finance Committee: No report. d. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: No report. e. City Council Liaison updates: No report. 9. Other Business a. Commissioner Donovan led a discussion on the article The Future of Public Parks and Recreation-Crisis or Prosperity 10. Adjourn a. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Bogdanski to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Seconded by: Commissioner Kalat, all in favor; motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Martha Bravo, Recording Secretary Superintendent Report Board of Park Commissioners (May 19, 2021) I. Parks, Grounds and Facilities Division Highlights The Parks Crew continue to engage in spring operations while preparing for summer. This includes repairing lights, mowing schedule, painting, field maintenance and more. Finishing touches were completed at Muzzy Field and the season started with a big success on 5/6/21. Significance landscape work has been completed at Page Pool to beautify the parking lot and new entrance way. The Facilities Technician and parks crew continue to partner to prep Page Pool for grand opening on June 26th. A summer kick off meeting is scheduled for the end of the month to prepare the parks crew for the season. The meeting will include a review of safety procedures, future training opportunities and more. Vandalism Updates Damage Location/Date Repair Progress/Update Graffiti Skate Park Cleaned Graffiti Rockwell fence by turn around Cleaned II. Recreation Division Monthly Report Recreation & Event Measures April April 2020 2021 # of youth engaged in recreation programs 197 360 # of adults engaged in recreation programs 109 86* Total # of recreation programs running 11 15 *This figure is higher than displayed. For our Men’s Softball program, the team captain is the only individual reflected in this figure. The other individuals on the team are not included. Highlights: The Recreation Division’s school year care program (on remote days) has come to an end, as the Board of Education has brought the students back full time. The total of number of registrants for the program over the Fall/Winter/Spring totaled to 755. The 70th Annual Fishing Derby was a success considering the circumstance regarding COVID-19. The derby had over 65 youth participants register. The event saw $400+ dollars in sponsorships from various entities in the community. The Recreation Division is scheduled to offer more in person programs in May, as the weather is more suitable for outdoor programs. Most of our May offerings are already full, which is promising. III. Aquatics Division Highlights DMAC lifted capacity restrictions in April aligned with changes in guidance from the state. Mask mandate and physical distancing remain in place as well as cleaning protocols. May is Water Safety month. Our first "Water Safety Challenge" will begin on May 15th. Challenge cards will be available for pick up at DMAC and City Hall. There is no cost to participate. Participants will complete 9 water safety-related challenges and turn their completed cards in for prizes. LTS Summer registration began on Monday, May 3rd. We are planning a complete summer schedule for lessons. Additionally, private lessons and specialized lessons are returning. DMAC hosted a vaccine clinic featuring Griffin Health on Saturday, May 1st. Final maintenance and cleaning efforts are taking place at both outdoor pools in preparation for opening day (6/26). DMAC is hosting pool space to our neighbors at Lake Compounce for lifeguard training. DMAC is also hosting the state of CT DEEP lifeguards for training on 5/22. Aquatics Coordinator Raelynne Andrews is finishing up her final weeks of EMT training. Aquatics Supervisor has received approval from NRPA for her educational session to be presented at the NRPA annual conference in September of this year. April 2020 April 2021 Aquatics Measures # of visits to the Dennis Malone Aquatics 0 1,315 Center # of Pool Memberships sold 0 35 # of youth learning to swim 52 1,595 *DMAC closed to public March 18, 2020 effecting 2020 numbers. Restrictions remain effecting 2021 numbers IV. Outreach, Marketing, and Event Highlights Submitted BPRYCS application for the NRPA Magazine July Cover open submission. Photo submission opportunity provided in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month. Visited Page Pool for the Food and Wine Festival fundraiser event layout conceptualization. Began conversations with Bristol Burlington Board of Health to discuss the Food and Wine Festival fundraiser and necessary requirements for BPRYCS and guests. Released the job opening for the new Rockwell Park Ambassador position to begin in June. Recruitment is on-going. Participated in the City of Bristol’s Community Clean Up Day by coordinating volunteers for Veterans Memorial Boulevard Park. Developed event schedule and timeline for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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