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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-02 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes � J � , PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES • NOVEMBER 2, 1992 PRESENT: Pat Blanchette, Lar:ry Brewster, Tom .Civiello, Sheila Pechinski � GUEST: Jane Saxl STAFF: Dale Theriault, Cra:�_g Orff, Elizabeth Glanville I. GOLF COURSE UPDATES A. CONCESSIONS Three proposals to o��erate the concession area at the I golf course were rec�ived. The bidders were: Jimmy ' Vardarmis, George Brountas, and Warren Caruso. After reviewing the proposals, Dale is recommending, to the � Finance Committee, t�iat we negotiate with Jimmy Vardarmis to operatelthe concessions. It is possible the negotiations will include renovating the concession area. B. DINING DECK Approval to proceed in designing an outdoor dining deck has been given l��y the Finance Committee. � C. CART PATHS The cart paths have l�een paved by the public works department. , D. BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE� Dale distributed copies of the updated Golf Course Business Plan. Based� on projections, the golf course debt service may be paid off by 1997. The golf course reserve fund currently has a total of $156, 000. E. TEE SIGNS Golf Associates Scorecard Company, the firm selling advertising for tee signage on the original 18-hole course, reports haviiig sold 16 of the 18 tee signs. OVE�� PLEASE � � . • II. NAVAL RESERVE CENTER Recently a contingent from the City toured the Naval • Reserve Center, on �ssex Street (possible future home of Parks ar�d_-�tecreatiora. )��he. facility was .neat and well kept. Questions wer:e raised a�out the extent of asbestos in the�facility, the �ondition of the wiring, and yearly costs of utilities. The facility is expected to be va�ant sometime aft.er April, 1993. III. YOUTH SOCCER The youth soccer program for children in grades K to 5 concluded on Saturday, Octobe� 31. The program is co- sponsored by us and the Bangor YMCA. We served over 350 children this ye,ar and were assisted by over 50 volunteers. IV. HALLOW�EN ACTI��.TIES A. COLORING We had 211 children in grades K, 1, & 2 submit Halloween pictures. Trophies were awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd plac,es in each grade level. B, WINDOW PAIN��lUG We �ad 13� childr�n in grades 3, 4, & 5 paint windows � at �k}:� �ir ,,ort M�3,1. Trophies were awarded for lst, ��nra,���=�nci����1 plac�,s i.n each grade level. .r _ � .. . �:.:�:.: - _ G'. P��'Y V�� �.ad over 100 partic:ipants, ages 3, 4, 5, attend a;i��`�I�a.�Toween Party at the Bangor Armory. The Sub Deb G�:�ib;"��-om�Bango� High School assisted with the d�coratiric� a�d supervising the activities. V. �;�£7.'�'�3ALi� ���I,DS ��3r� _ >�. ����0 Electr•�.c ��S awarded the bid ($119,000) to install `t:h� ;�ig�its c�ri;d`�iQles at the new softball fields at the �ti�,�`ioyri 45tre.e�=i��c��ea�ion Complex. ��.,� _ ; The bid to ��rx�:ish and install the �hain link fence and backstops at:-�Iie so�tball fields are due November 18 with insta'I-1=ati:on �toXbe completed by January 15, 1993 . � :>,:- The next meeting of the Advisory Board will be on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 4r00 P.M. at our office at 647 Main Street. � � ---_ _ _ _ -- � • ' PARKS AND RECREATICN ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES � DECEMBER 7, 1992 . PRESENT:� Joe Bartek, Larry Brewster, Gerry Halkett, Sheila Pechinski, Bill Shubert (City Council Representative) , Arvilla Verceles � STAFF: Dale Theriault, Craig Orff, Elizabeth Glanville I. GOLF COURSE RENOVATIONS Dale showed preliminary plans for renovations at the golf course club house. The renovations include re- locating the pro shop, expanding the dining area, and � refurbishing the locker rooms. The price tag for .the . renovations is estimated at $50,000. Future expansion includes an outdoor dining deck. II. GOLF COURSE MEMBERSHIPS As of today (12/7) there have been 124 resident memberships and 28 non-resident memberships sold. In 1992, the total number �f inemberships were 208 residents and 52 non-residents. � III. SOFTBALL FIELDS The lights and poles fo:r the new softball fields at Union Street have been .installed. The fence bids should � be awarded soon. All wo _k is expected to be done by May 1. IV. NORTH POLE CALLING Our annual North Pole Calling program, which is sponsored in part by Bangor Noontime Kiwanis, has begun. This year we received o��er 200 applications from children in grades k, 1,, 2. V. UPCOMING PROGRAMS Introduction to Gymnast:Lcs begins January 5 K, 1, 2 Basketball begiiis January 9 Ski Lessons begin January 19 Ski Trip to Sugarloaf - Saturday, January 30 Father/Daughter Valenti�ie Dance - Friday, February 12 The next meeting of the Advisory Board will be on MONDAY, Jaauary 4 at 4:00 P.M. at our office at 647 Main Street. � .