BACC Meeting on December 16th, 2009:
Present: Dawn, Bruce, Kate, Ellen
Meeting opened by Dawn at 4:35 PM
Minutes accepted from November 9th meeting.
Kate – Director:
Farmers market grant paperwork sent in; Harvest celebration took place November 14th, 2009, 10:00 – 2:00 PM;
Bradford Bog people played their music, celebration helped promote safe routes to school, sidewalks to school took place same time, plan to have it again in Spring with library book marks.
KAP lease will be under review at the end of December;
Building safety – there is a concern about shoveling;
Yoga is up to date;
BACC is an emergency shelter;
Generator maintenance will be performed by Jordan Milton;
Friends of the BACC annual fundraiser was a great success.
Ellen – Health:
Phase III of H1N1 clinics are now being set up;
January – Sunapee VNA expanding services into the Lebanon/Enfield areas;
Foot and Blood Pressure clinics doing well.
Karen – KAP:
Breakfast with Santa went well – John Bruss made a great Santa!
New Business:
Request made to move January, February, March meetings from 4:30 to 5:00 PM;
Next meeting January 13th at 5:00 PM.
Dawn closed meeting at 5:33 PM.
Sincerely submitted,
Bruce Edwards
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
December 9, 2009 (cancelled due to weather – rescheduled to Wed Dec 16th at 430)
Heartfelt Condolences to the Family of Mary Ann Wright.
We will miss her lovely personality and presence at the BACC.
Farmers Market
Harvest Celebration Market took place on November 14 from 10-2 pm. The shopper turn out was good considering the weather.
The Bradford Bog People duo volunteered their old-time music for shoppers.
The Harvest Celebration helped promote the Safe Routes to School event which took place at the same time.
Sidewalks to School
The outdoor scavenger hunt event took place on Nov 14 at the BACC. A few adventurous children and their parents showed up for the hunt , prizes and musical entertainment provided by special guest “Doc” Alan Rogers. Doc played guitar songs that highlighted good nutritional practices and rewarded healthy snacks to the soggy youngsters. The consensus was that the event be held again in better weather.
Budget
Being reviewed by Selectmen.
Leases
The KAP lease renegotiation date is the end of December. The Selectmen have been notified of this.
Building Safety
Concerns about the building not being able to be opened if it is not shoveled out in time.
Alarm inspection
The alarm system was inspected. The cost of an elevator lift button is $195
An estimate on the ansul tie-in is expected from ESP soon.
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
Looking for appropriate grants to help fund program
Voice Over program
Was cancelled – almost but not enough participation. The class has been rescheduled to March.
Artist Program
Sandy Wadlington has agreed to move forward with a woodblock demo and show. Homosote panel will need to be purchased, hung, and painted before anything else can happen. Is there someone who can commit to this project ?
Will Friends of the BACC be able to purchase the materials for this ?
Yoga
Fran Vanais brought in her November payment to the BACC. She will bring in her December payment this week. Fran remains up to date with 2009 charges.
BACC as Emergency Shelter
Info has been posted on town website.
Generator Maintenance
It was suggested Mark Watson be called. A message was left for him asking him to call Mr. Stewart concerning a maintenance agreement for the Community Center generator. There has been no response at this time.
The generator should be serviced soon and I recommend that Jordan / Milton would be a good fit for the BACC. The Selectmen will have to sign off on the contract as well.
Speed Bumps
Tabled until spring
Friends of the BACC annual fundraiser
Big thanks should be given to the many volunteers including Martha Barron, Ona Ruchti, Marvin Rich, Donna Whittemore, the Hubley family, Edythe Craig, Mack Salathe, Marion Hall but without Dawn Rich, this mailing would not have gone out. Thanks so much Dawn!
Edythe Craig reported that the current donation balance is $1375.00
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Parks and Recreation
December 9, 2009 (cancelled due to weather – rescheduled to Wed Dec 16th at 430)
Use of the Revolving fund
Cheryl Behr
French’s Park
The Selectmen have mentioned the possibility of the Highway Department taking over the maintenance of French’s Park. I suggested we meet and have discussion about that.
Archery Program
Session three is over. There were 11 kids in the program. Archery will stop for the winter.
Thank you to support from Chris and Todd St Cyr for lending us an area which will allow the kids to continue. The community center in Henniker has agreed to let the young archers continue the sport there through the rest of the season. Bradford will start up again outside in the spring.
Budget items
Decision on equipment to be purchased. – No purchase this year due to budget.
Planning for 2010 Programs and Events
French’s Park Clean -up
Baton
Beef Roast
Bloodmobile
Cow Flop Bingo
Swim Lessons
Funday
Other new program or events – spring vacation