kilns, macramé. Mr. Johnson stated he can look into that.
Ms. Harding asked the status of the ARPA funds and the exercise room. Mr. Johnson answered
that the next step is the submission of application to the State. The process should be a fairly
simple procedure. Mr. Johnson stated that Spring/Summer would be the time frame for Public
Works to do their work.
Ms. Cobb asked about the two State bills being proposed by Senator Olsten for Stoddards Wharf
Park cleanup and a generator for the Senior Center. Mr. Johnson stated he had not heard about
the bills and if a generator was received, the Senior Center could be used as a warming/cooling
center but not as a shelter as there is no shower. He also stated he will send a letter in favor of
the Bill.
Ms. Sokolski asked about the light at the end of the road by the sign. It does not light up good
enough. After discussion it was decided to try and get a street light at the end of the road. Ms.
Schneider and Mrs. Sokolski stated that they will reach out to the state, town, mayor, planner
and Senator Olsten and will discuss again next meeting.
VI.
1.
REPORTS
Director’s Report
Directors Report:
Van Driver will go from full time to part time driver. We will begin to use Schedules Plus to
schedule the van and transportation. It also sends out Robo-calls to let the citizens know when
they are going to be picked up. Russell who is retiring from full time employment in March has
expressed an interest in being a part time driver. Mr. Johnson stated that he is a good van driver
and would be an asset.
We are back to being fully staffed. HR is very impressed with the new Assistant Director, Matt.
He brings a lot of knowledge with him from working for Colchester Parks and Recreation and
has many good ideas for Ledyard.
Parks, Recreation and Senior Center is in a much better place right now and have several things
coming up:
Fencing Tournament
5 K Race
Events Programs
Mr. Johnson stated that Little League did not take down the nets on the batting cages and they
broke. He will speak to Little League as they will be responsible for the repair.