Norwich Ice Arena Authority Approves $90,100 Budget, Reviews Storm Drainage Problems

NORWICH, CT — The Norwich Ice Arena Authority unanimously approved a 2026-27 budget projecting $90,100 in revenue and a net profit of approximately $7,066 during a special meeting Oct. 13.

Deputy Comptroller Orla McKiernan presented the budget, which projects a net profit of $7,065.99 after depreciation.

Joann Beguhl moved to approve the budget, Mark Sicuso seconded, and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Storm Drainage Problems Reported

McKiernan also reported drainage problems at the ice arena following recent storms.

She said a rink representative had reported the problems and submitted photographs documenting the conditions.

McKiernan told the authority that the Public Works Department was addressing the drainage issues.

The authority also received an update on roof work completed in June.

McKiernan said the project was finished without requiring the rink to close and cost substantially less than it might otherwise have.

Financial Reports Show No Overdue Receivables

The authority reviewed financial reports submitted by Sandy Kuchta and reported that no receivables were overdue.

Members also unanimously approved the minutes of their July 15 meeting.

Chairman Mark Bettencourt reported that he had submitted the authority's meeting schedule to the city clerk's office.

No public comments were received.

The meeting was conducted virtually and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.