VILLAGE OF MILFORD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 2008 PARKS & RECREATION 7:30 P.M.
Chairperson Jennifer Davis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Central Park, near the pavilion.
PRESENT Chairperson Jennifer Davis, Commissioners, John Parks (7:40 pm), Raymond Theriault, Dean Porter, Myles Davis, John McDaniels
ABSENT Commissioners Brien Worrell, William Serchak, Jared Kresnak
ALSO PRESENT Janet Kinzinger, Summer Concerts
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of May 7, 2008
PR-08-07 Theriault moved, M. Davis seconded, to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2008 meeting as presented. Motion CARRIED.
It was decided by the Commissioners to discuss New Business prior to the remainder of the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS Pickleball
Mr. Keef, 334 First Street, Milford, was present to request a pickleball court be allowed to be installed at the tennis courts located at Central Park. He gave a brief description of the game of pickleball. He was in favor of chalking the court as suggested by DPS Director, Bob Calley, in a memo dated 5/29/08. There was a general discussion about the difference between tennis and pickleball lines. Mr. Keef said he would get the equipment together and chalk the court, and then invite Parks & Recreation to try the game.
PR-08-08 Porter moved, McDaniels seconded, to endorse concept of a pickleball court in chalk within the existing tennis court. Motion CARRIED.
MHS Band Request to fund raise at Central Park Concerts
Administration reported that a call from a representative from the Milford High School Marching Band was received at the Village offices to request that the band be permitted to sell something like baked goods during the summer band concerts.
Ms. Kinzinger said she was not in favor of allowing the band to be able to sell anything during the concert series. She said in the past they have only allowed non-profit organizations to sell items at the concerts. She said she didn’t believe people attending the concerts would want to be approached to buy things. Ms. Kinzinger said those working the concerts are busy enough on the days of the concerts without having to police vendors.
The Commissioners discussed that they would have liked to have had a representative present so their question as to what items the band would be selling could be answered. No action was taken.
Handicap Accessibility at Janowski Park
Administration explained that Commissioner Worrell had requested this topic be placed on the agenda.
The Commissioners agreed that since Commissioner Worrell was not present, no action could be taken.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms. Kinzinger said she wanted to discuss water fowl management and the need to better control the geese population. She said the DPS will start to mow less around the rivers edge to deter the geese, but that something more needs to be done. She suggested a boarder collie to herd the geese away or that a chemical be used to spray on the ground that would cause the geese to see purple instead of green and be sick if they should eat it.
The Commissioners discussed that a comprehensive study needs to be done before any decisions of how to control the geese are made.
Ms. Kinzinger suggested that one person from P & R be designated to work with Mr. Calley.
Ms. Kinzinger also suggested that a sign be placed on the pavilion outlining reservation procedures.
Ms. Kinzinger informed the Commissioners of the bands that are lined up for the concerts in Central Park and Center Street Park. She suggested the Village look into changing the name of Center Street Park.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Hubbell Pond Park-Master Plan
The Commissioners determined that it may be in their best interest to wait until the trail path has been constructed before moving forward with their ideas for Hubbell Pond.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandy Sproule,
Recording Secretary | 
