BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING – March 18, 2009
PRESENT: Ellen Brownson, John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Fred Hubley, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Mary Ann Wright
Cheryl Behr, Town Administrator, spoke to the board about a need for a room at BACC for the town’s welfare officer, Cheryl Frey. It is needed for the privacy between the welfare officer and applicants . Discussion followed on the equipment needed for the office, telephone, computer line, copier, locked file cabinets, and also times of appointments, security issues and others. More details will be forthcoming to be discussed with our Director.
Bob Richard, Bradford Barter committee, spoke to us about the operation of the Bradford Barter. Sandy and Bob have a committee of eight members so far. There is no charge for services. Bob spoke of the BACC volunteering with paper work, making copies, brochures. There was no decision at this time about our volunteer participation with this committee.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 pm.
Minutes of the February 11th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Report given by Kate, our director, is attached.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE REPORT: Information on the BACC maintenance was included in the Director’s report. John will check on the roof leak
SENIORS REPORT: Ona Ruchti sent the following report to our meeting: Over 100 quilt squares have been completed for the quilt. Twelve people attended the first Friday brunch. Entertainment followed with singing of songs from the past by all. Fitness director went to California so the group, knowing all the routines, were able to continue on their own with their exercises.
KAP: Mary Ann Wright reported that the Pre-School is selling Dutch bulbs and asked for our support. It has been a good year for the pre-school with enrollment up with more classes available. There is now 20 children in the Kindergarten after school program. Applications are being taken for next year’s classes. State Inspection requires more fire drills for KAP.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Margaret Raymond reported that the Parks and Recreation Director’s report contained all the information for their group.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Ellen Brownson will look into more health screenings for the Center. She will check to see if a Blood Drive would be possible in our building. Ellen will be in touch with Martha Barron for her input on past services she had been working on. A contact will be made with Addy Stewart about her blood pressure and foot clinics.
CHAIR’S REPORT: John asked for volunteers for nominating committee. Discussion followed with the entire board becoming the nominating committee. The following slate of BACC officers , with their acceptance of the positions, will be voted on at the April meeting: Chair, John Bruss, Vice Chair, Dawn Rich, Secretary: position is vacant. Dawn will continue to take minutes for the board till the secretary’s position is filled. The April meeting agenda will have the proposed slate of officers listed to be voted on.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: John, our Chair, spoke about recognition for Bob Wright for his many years running the Independence Day road race. A meeting will be held with Bob, Dan Pettiglio and Kate re: the continuation of this race during our Bradford Independence Day celebration.
Meeting adjourned at 6: 15 pm – Next meeting April 8, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (Minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
March 18, 2009
Thank You Bradford
The Community Center received several wonderful comments at Town meeting last week. It was nice to hear positive feedback about our Center. The town passed the BACC budget for another year.
Maintenance
2 charcoal vent filters were installed on the septic pipes in both front and back of the building by Mr John Bruss who came in on the weekend to do this. Thank you VERY much Mr. Bruss.
The kitchen counters are being resurfaced by Miracle Method / Ted Fisher of Barrington, NH. On Friday March 20th.
The piano was tuned by Jim Herrick of Concord NH on February 24th. The Friends of the BACC has voted to pay for this.
Roof leak in kitchen – needs to be looked at. A small amount of water appears to be coming from around the flashing of the ansul/equipment on the roof.
Statewide Fire did system inspection on 3/6
Art Series
Several local artists are participating in creating a new art series at the BACC. The second meeting took place yesterday. We are looking at the Senior room and entry ways as the primary gallery space for a show. Mounting homosote board is one of the options we discussed.
Farmers Market
A meeting of the farmers market group took place on February 18th at 4:30. Next meeting scheduled to take place March 24th.
We received a $300 grant to cover advertising and a banner. The group came up with several innovative marketing stategies. The planning board will need to be consulted on the banner.
Summer Day Camp
The first set of employment interviews took place yesterday. The candidates were great.
Camper registration ads will be going into the media for next week.
Computer Classes
Fran Vanais is working on a class schedule to teach Excel, Word, and Power point in exchange for her Yoga room rental.
Independence Day Roadrace
Spoke with Dan Pettiglio and called Bob Wright on this. Possible collaboration
WinterFest 2010 – Parks and Rec
Meeting on March 25th at 6pm – please attend
Parks and Recreation – 3/18/09
Winterfest meeting
The community wide meeting takes place next Wednesday at 6pm with snacks and drinks.Tina Defosses did a great job creating a flyer for the meeting. Thanks Tina .
Archery Program
Archery Program is ready to take registrations – we have 3 signed up
Flyers available
Baton this year –
Date for French’s Park clean -up
Hiring for French’s Park person –
Beef Roast and Cow Flop bingo-