BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING – January 14, 2009
PRESENT: John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Debbie Flinkstrom, Karen Hambleton, Fred Hubley, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Ona Ruchti, and Jim Valiquet.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 pm.
Minutes of the December 14, 2008 meeting were approved with the following corrections: Parks and Recreation: Margaret Raymond informed the board that Debbie Flinkstrom will be recommended to the selectmen for their approval as the new chair of the Parks and Recreation committee. This position is appointed by the selectmen and will be voted on at their next selectmen’s meeting. KAP: They are looking for a part time Administrator for the KAP.
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.
SENIORS REPORT: Ona Ruchti reported that Phil Stockwell is the new CAP Director. Quilters, under the guidance of Mary Derry, are continuing to make place mats for the Meal on Wheels. Sales of king size quilt raffles and shopping bags are the fund raisers for their programs. Foot massages will be resumed again by Betty Perron .KAP: Karen Hambleton reported that the Pre-School is in the process of re-licensing. There is still a strong odor in their area from the septic system pipe outside. Kate will contact Bob Stewart, Jr about the problem. KAP fund raiser will be the sale of Dutch bulbs. A Bunny Brunch will be held in the Spring. Vote by the board approved to waive room fee for Bunny Brunch fund raiser. This was done in appreciation of KAP donation of food from their cancelled Santa breakfast to the Center. The food was used to supply breakfasts to residents using our shelter due to the loss of electricity after the ice storm. During May a silent auction will be held.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Debbie Flinkstrom was welcomed as the new chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee. She spoke about thanking Jane Lucas for her long time volunteer work with the Parks and Recreation committee. Kate applied for and received a grant for an Archery program from NRPA. Check was made out to BACC. A vote was approved by the board for Fred Hubley, Friends Treasurer, to accept the grant for the Parks and Recreation . Check will be cashed and monies given to the Parks and Recreation Committee
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – no report
OLD BUSINESS: Dawn and Kate revised the Operating Manual that had been in place since 2004. Friday, the 16th, will be the deadline to inform Kate of any further changes. The operating manual will be sent to the Selectmen’s office for their input.
NEW BUSINESS: Jim Valiquet spoke about compiling an emergency list of residents that would be top priority for the community to check on during an emergency. A discussion also followed about volunteers and the need for background checks. Meeting adjourned at 6: 15 pm – Next meeting February 11, 2009 Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (Minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
January 14, 2009
The Ice Storm
From Dec 12 thru 18th the BACC functioned as a State of NH Emergency Shelter for area residents without electricity. Bruce Edwards, the Town Emergency Management Director took charge of the Community Center to ensure that the BACC facility was quickly and efficiently brought up to Emergency Management status. Bruce worked tirelessly to make sure area residents were well provided for. Volunteers like Selectman Andrew Pinard, provided movies, popcorn and cooking skill. BACC vice-chair Dawn Rich and her husband Marv cooked meals, donated food and tended to folks who needed help. Police Officer Ed Shaughnessy and Chuck Goodale pulled night watch at the BACC one night and Officer Chris Boucher took charge of creating a master list of Seniors to check up on. The Fire Department and Rescue played a big role in the situation with their skills and wonderful shower facilities. Helpers such as Bonnie Warren, Fred Hubley, and many others came to help out at the Emergency Shelter.
CAP/ Mt View Senior Center- New Director
The Community Action Program/Senior Center has hired new director Phil Stockwell of Warner. Welcome Mr. Stockwell.
Budget
The Budget Committee has approved the budget with some minor changes.
Thank you to the Budget Committee and Town Officials for their good work.
Maintenance
Elevator – The elevator was repaired and the inspection violation was resolved due to the repair. Unfortunately the better quality cable could not be installed without replacing an enlarged pulley system. John Meyers of NE Lift is aware of the situation and will monitor the wear of the cable in his next inspection. The cable should not wear out so quickly.
Water Testing – and sampling – The KAP preschool did the first water test which came back with good results. The DES is in the process of attaching the KAP testing to the BACC EPA # to satisfy the Dec 08 Nitrate /Nitrite testing requirements for the BACC.
Plowing and snow removal have been going well . Thank you to Chris Frey and Richard
Marshall and the Highway Department for getting the building opened up early each morning.
Women’s Club Dishwasher Inquiry
Jackye Phearson from the Bradford Women’s Club would like to know what kind of dishwasher could be used in the BACC kitchen. The BWC would like to donate a dishwasher.
Kitchen
Phil Stockwell informed me that CAP was sited for the kitchen backsplash counters. The counter is in need of repair to make it compliant with food handling specifications.
Men’s and Women’s Bathroom
Estimates are being taken for 2 shower installations at the BACC.
As an Emergency Shelter, there should be showers available for use by the public.
Pickman plumbing and heating, RMA plumbing and heating and AGS have been called for estimates.
Bar Coding
Chris Frey will be bar-coding the inventory at the BACC sometime next week.
Art Series
I have been talking to people who may be willing to participate in the Art program/series . A sub- committee is in the process of being formed.
Parks and Recreation
January 14, 2009
Barn Dances
The Bradford barn dances have been discontinued. Warner is continuing the dance series at their Town Hall.
Archery Program Grant We received the grant check from NRPA. However the check was made out to the Bradford Area Community Center and now needs to have approval to cash it by Parks and Rec Supplies
Two sidewalk signs were purchased from NE Barricade.
A crock pot was purchased also.
Thank you to Cheryl Behr who made the order and helped us with her Sam’s Club membership.
New Programs
Sandy Richards of Bradford will run a weight loss program at the BACC starting February 11th
It is similar to weight – watchers
Fishercats and Manchester Monarchs
Discussion
Valentine’s Day coming up – can we do an event for this?
GroundHog Day
SEED Fundraiser ?