BACC Governance Board
Work Session Discussion
May 24, 2011 5:00 pm
Present: Kate Dobrowski, Bruce Edwards, Debbie Flinkstrom, Karen Hambleton, Bob Manchester, Margaret Raymond, Jim Valiquet
Absent: Will Hurley, Ona Ruchti
Visitors: Carol Conforti-Adams, Harry Wright
The meeting opened the meeting at 5:05 pm and it was noted that as of the last Selectboard meeting, we are now officially a commission. The members of the commission will be appointed by the Selectboard taking our recommendations into consideration.
Harry gave Jim information on CIP (Capital Improvement) – how to request equipment etc. The form is due July 29th.
A discussion followed as to whose responsibility it is to report and follow up on the maintenance and capital improvements.
This led to a discussion about commission membership. It was suggested that there be an odd number of commissioner so that ties could be broken. Seven or nine members was thought to be a reasonable number. Carol indicated her interest in joining the commission. Jim asked her to send him a formal request via email. It was also discussed as to how best Parks & Rec can participate on the commission. Does it make more sense for the Parks & Rec to hold two seats on the commission or to appoint two individuals from Parks & Rec? The following individuals were recommended for the noted terms:
Jim – 1 year term Margaret – 2 year term Will – 3 year term (if he’ll accept)
Bruce – 2 year term Bob – 1 year term
Debbie – 3 year term Karen – 1 year term
Jim will have a conversation with Ona about commission membership.
Currently the paperwork for the commission has been signed “Bradford Recreation and Park Commission,” but this does not mean that the name can’t be something else. Several suggestions were made as to a name for the Commission.
A discussion to determine the make-up of the commission followed. When we establish rules and procedures, we will need to address the issue of non-Bradford residents serving on the Commission. Those in attendance were in favor of this as the BACC serves the Bradford area, not just Bradford.
Bob brought up the topic of the CAP lease. CAP wants to continue the lease at the current rate ($6700) for one more year before increasing it. (The rent has never been increased.) If a new lease is based on $7/square foot, the new rate would be $8000/year.
There was also discussion about the $8500 from the NH Charitable Foundation that the BCC had acquired, but not spent. It continues to sit in an account somewhere. The concern is that the Foundation may request the return of the money. Ideas were tossed around as to how this money could be used. Bob and Carol will work further on identifying programs and other non-equipment manners the money could be used. They welcome any suggestions the community may have.
Cheryl Behr will attend the June 14th meeting to further clarify the Town’s expectations with regard to this commission.
Next meeting : June 14th 4:30pm
Next work session : June 28th 4:30
The meeting adjourned at 6:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Hambleton