Guests: Jonathan Genz, representative for Tri Valley Pop Warner Football Larry Gomez, representative for Girls Softball
Jonathan Genz stated that the Football Association is looking into scoreboards and will split the cost with softball as long as it can be used by both organizations. Currently, football is not in the position today to put up a scoreboard at Canfield.
Larry Gomez discussed the possibility of extending the existing concessions stand 12 feet to store equipment and split betweenn softball and football. Planning and Zoning was opposed to a "Pod" storage unit with advertising on it and suggested that a permanent fixture be built.
In reference to the scoreboard, L. Gomez stated that the Capanna family would like to donate the scoreboard in honor of their father who passed away a few years ago. Gene McCarthy, Steve Petracca and L. Gomez walked Canfield Park to look at various locations for the scoreboard. The scoreboard would be supported by three-poles and 12 feet high--similar to the one located at Fusco Field. Discussion followed.
Mark Mikulski stated that the concession stand and scoreboard are owned by the Town of Prospect.
Discussion followed. L. Gomez stated that he would obtain the permits for the building of the extension on the concession stand.
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by M. Mikulski, seconded by M. Palmerie to approve the May 11, 2005 mintues. F. Bainer, M. Mikulski, M. Palmerie and Mary Welch approve. Larry Fitzgerald and Mary Witham abstain. Motion carries.
Program Director's Report: In reference to the proposed adult instructional program for a week by Middlebury Racquet Club, it was the consensus of the Board to approve this.
It was the consensus of the Board to approve the request for an art class at the Senior Center from Lucy Smegielski, Director of the Senior Center. Money would be used from the cultural arts line item.
Correspondence/Payment of Bills: All bills were reviewed and discussed
Motion made by M. Mikulski, seconded by F. Bainer to pay the bills. Unanimous
Old Business: Restroom facility specs to go out for bid were reviewd and discussed. A legal notice for bid will be placed in the Waterbury Republican on Sunday, June 12, 2005. The Board will meet on June 22, 2005 to open all bids.
M. Palmerie, representative for Yankee United Soccer team questioned if they would have to pay an additional fee for field use if a field was not in use on an alternative night and they wanted to use it. The Board stated that there would be no additional fees; however, if someone who has paid to use the field, Yankee United would not be able to use it.
M. Witham stated that the Woodland Girls Soccer Team would be using the field for their pre-season conditioning camp and questioned if there would be a field usage fee. The Board stated that there would not be a fee because this is a school program and the schools are not charged to use the fields.
New Business Mark Mikulski stated that B. Sereduck indicated that he does not want to chair a meeting in the his absence, and a co-chairman for the Board of Recreation needs to be apppointed. Discussion followed.
Motion made by M. Mikulski to nominate L. Fitzgerald as co-chairman for the Board of Recreation. Motion seconded by M. Witham. Unanimous
M. Witham presented a Stroke and Turn Clinic for varsity level swimmers from David and Marianne Byrne. This clinic would be held from August 22- August 25, 2005 and would be open to all swimmers entering grades 9-12.
Following discussion the Board requested C. Moffo to submit a school use form for this Clinic.
Discussion followed regarding the locking of Caplan Park and the complaints the Board has received from poeple. A letter will be sent to the Mayor questioning why this park, as well as Matthew Street park, is not unlocked during the day.
M. Welch questioned why a horseback riding program has not been run in a few years. Following discussion, M. Welch stated she would think about running this program in the fall.
C. Moffo submitted a copy of the Fall Recreational Programs Brochure that he wrote for the Board to review. M. Welch asked if she could have some time to review it prior to it going to print.
Motion made by M. Welch, seconded by F. Bainer to adjourn. Unaimous
Mark Mikulski, Chairman
Janice A. Cranney, Clerk