BACC Minutes 12.10.08

PRESENT: Kate Dobrowski, Director, Ona Ruchti, Mary Ann Wright, Karen Hambleton, Fred Hubley, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich
Dawn Rich, Vice Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 pm
Minutes of the November 14, 2008 meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kate, our director, report is attached to minutes.

CHAIR’S REPORT: Kate, Fred, John and Dawn will meet with Budget Committee Thursday, 12/18/08 at 7 pm.Operating manual will be discussed at next meeting.Evaluation of our Director was completed and delivered to the Selectmen’s office.
MAINTENANCE REPORT: Information on the maintenance was included in the Director’s report. Discussion was held on the repair needed for elevator.

SENIORS REPORT: Ona Ruchti reported on the following activities. Men’s Chorus from Kearsarge Regional High School came to perform at the Seniors luncheon. The students always bring a wonderful program of songs for all to enjoy.Marcelle Richards won the quilt raffle made by the Seniors.
Please support Toys for Tots.
Volunteers are making grocery bags and place mats. This is a fund raiser for their group
KAP: Karen Hambleton and Mary Ann Wright gave the following report:They are looking for a full time Administrator for the KAP. Fire Inspection was completed by Fire Chief Mark Goldberg.

Breakfast with Santa will be on Saturday, 12/13, 8:30 -11 am
They are in the process of relicensing with the State.
Holiday party is on Dec. 19th .
There is an issue with the odor coming from the septic pipe that runs along the side of the building.

PARKS AND RECREATION:Margaret Raymond informed the board that Debbie Flinkstrom is new Chair of Parks and Recreation. Debbie was appointed by the Selectmen.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – no report

Old Business: Operating manual is our next project to be completed. Martha Barron has edited the previous manual. It will be sent to the board members for their input on changes. The manual after changes will be sent to the Selectmen for review.
New Business: Fred Hubley, Friends Treasurer, informed the board that the Friends has their own post office box, PO Box 595.Meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm – Next meeting January 14, 2009

Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski/ Dawn Rich
unapproved

PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
December 10, 2008
Budget
Amended Changes / additions

Budget Committee has requested BACC attendance on December 16th at 7pm

Maintenance Elevator – The elevator was inspected at the cost of $175. The insulation of a stranded wire cable was found to be too damaged for repair. This cable was replaced 3 years ago. A better quality cable does exist, was ordered and will be replaced before the end of the month. The cost is expected to be $450

Water Testing – and sampling – Allyson Gourley of the DES (Dept of Environmental Service) delivered the notebook on Public Water System Information which contains the schedule for water testing for the BACC. KAP is having the basic water test for their preschool licensing this month which will satisfy the requirements for The Nitrate and Nitrite levels this year.

Parking lot lights -are working and the damaged wires have been repaired.

Issue with air exchanger and preschool bathroom and roof (selectmen)- Ask Mr. Bruss for input.

Plowing and snow removal questions and input

Men’s Bathroom
A very joyful thank you goes out to Mr. Sal Majestro for the repair of the infamous urinal which provided so much comic relief to these reports. I don’t know what it will be next but stay tuned for the next restroom episode of……….

Janitorial / Housekeeping Position

Bruce’s proposal to add the floor stripping and waxing to his contract was accepted by the Selectmen. The BACC looks great these days.

Barn Dances

Discussion on change in program status.

Nature’s Circle Summer Camp

Discussion on future of the program. – Budget for the selectmen.

Purple Martin Series

I would like to begin this project with input from Committee. Topics?

Violin /Music-

Insurance issues with Ms. Nelson were settled and all is well with the violin/guitar lessons.