Board of Recreation

The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Mark Mikulski at 7:02 p.m.

Members Present: Larry Fitzgerald, Mark Mikulski, Mike Palmerie, Jr., Mary Welch, Mary Witham and William Sereduck
Members Absent: Frank Bainer
Also Present: Christopher Moffo, Recreation Director

J. Genz addressed the Board concerning the scoreboard financing and placement of the scoreboard at Canfield Park. Tri Valley Pop Warner and the Prospect Girls Softball League will be responsible for the all expenses incurred for this project. NJL will be doing the site work for the cable installation. A drawing of the layout was distributed to the Board and discussed. C. Moffo will speak with B. Donovan concerning the permits that will be required to complete this job.

The placement and lighting from the scoreboard will not effect any of the homes on Coer Road and will satisfy two baseball fields and the football field.

The Board thanked Bob and Mark Capanna of NJL for their time and the donation of the scoreboard in memory of their father.

C. Moffo will be in contact with J. Genz and L. Gomez regarding the permits and installation.

J. Genz commented that this scoreboard has sponsor panels that can be changed after each game. Is there any ordinance that would prohibit displaying who sponsored the game? C. Moffo will look into and report back to J. Genz.

L. Gomez stated that vandalism has been occurring at the concession building. The water faucet on the outside of the building has been left on and there is no shut off valve on the inside of the building. The Board suggested he contact a plumber to install a shutoff on the inside of the building.

Approval of minutes:
Motion made by B. Sereduck to amend the agenda to include the approval of the July 20, 2005 minutes. Motion seconded by M. Welch. Unanimous

Motion made by M. Witham to approve the June 8, 2005 minutes. Motion seconded by M. Mikulski. B. Sereduck abstains – motion carries

Motion made by B. Sereduck to approve the June 22, 2005 special meeting minutes. Motion seconded by M. Palmerie. M. Mikulski, Mary Welch and Mary Witham abstain. – motion carries

Motion made by B. Sereduck to approve the July 13, 2005 minutes. Motion seconded by M. Mikulski. L. Fitzgerald and Mary Witham abstain – motion carries

Motion made by M. Witham to approve the July 20, 2005 special meeting minutes. Motion seconded by M. Palmerie. L. Fitzgerald abstains – motion carries

Program Directors Report:
C. Moffo reviewed his report with the Board.

Discussion concerning the floor drains for the storage/restroom facility was discussed. The drains have been excluded due to the cost factor and extended labor. Also the concession stand access window has been moved and is now facing the picnic area.

The plan has been revised with a Hip roof rather than a Gable roof. Blue prints with the changes were available for the Board to review.

Discussions regarding having a stainless shutter window and door rather than galvanized took place. The additional cost would be $650 bringing the total to $1,850.

Motion made by B. Sereduck that the door and window is changed from galvanized to stainless at a cost of $1,850. Motion seconded by M. Palmerie. Unanimous

Motion made by M. Witham to approve the gloss cover printing of the Fall Program Brochure at a cost of $525.00 for 1,000 copies. Motion seconded by L. Fitzgerald. Unanimous

The fall and winter bus trips were discussed. The Board suggested C. Moffo organize the Vermont Fall Foliage and Christmas shopping in Boston bus trips. The Board also requested that C. Moffo obtain the availability and cost for bus trips to UCONN basketball – men and women as well as UCONN football games.

Correspondence - Payment
Bills were reviewed and discussed.

Motion made by B. Sereduck to approve payment of the bills. Motion seconded by M. Mikulski. Unanimous

Old Business:
B. Sereduck discussed electric door locks for the storage/restroom facility. This electronic device would shut doors and lock them at the time it is programmed to. All wiring for the locks is internalized within the door and is vandalism proof. B. Sereduck will obtain a cost for the stainless doors.

New Business: none

Motion made by L. Fitzgerald to adjourn. Motion seconded by B. Sereduck. Unanimous

This meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Mikulski, Chairman