Parks & Recreation Commission

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Town Meeting 1979 Article 6 - The New Durham Parks and Recreation Commission is appointed by the Selectmen whose function shall be to oversee the successful operation and development of recreational activities within the town. RSA 31:44-31:50a.

BOS meeting February 4, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission Celeste Chasse, Parks and Recreation Director, stated there was a resignation from the Commission and presented three applications from interested individuals. She stated there is one opening and asked if the Board could put the commission back up to seven members from five to allow for more input and diversity within the commission. Town Administrator Kinmond stated it had been seven but there was a struggle around 2016/17 getting the seats filled and having a quorum in attendance. He stated increasing the seats could open the Commission to more input and involvement from the community. Selectman Chase asked if there are enough interested individuals to fill the seats. Ms. Chase replied there is. Selectman Veisel stated she would be opposed to increasing the number noting there was a period of time when the Commission couldn’t meet due to lack of a quorum. Town Administrator Kinmond stated if there are people that are interested they can open it up and if it doesn’t work out the Board of Selectmen can reduce the number again. Selectman Chase stated the new Director seems to be getting people interested and involved so wants to support that improvement. Selectman Chase made a motion to increase the membership on the Parks and Recreation Commission from five to seven members. Chair Swenson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Selectman Veisel – nay; Selectman Chase – aye; Chair Swenson – aye. Motion passed 2-1-0.

 

Town Meeting 2001 Article 17 - Established a recreational revolving fund in accordance to RSA 35b:2 and named the Parks and Recreation Commission as agents. The town treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund and shall pay out only upon order of the Parks & Recreation Commission.

Staff Contacts

Commission Members

Name Title
Mark D'Entremont Member
Darlene Demeritt Member
Scott Goodspeed Chair
Chad Chase Member
Dot Veisel Member
Jaime Bamford Vice Chair
Nick Marks Secretary