The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Mark Mikulski, Chair at 7:01 p.m.
Members Present: Frank Bainer, Mark Mikulski,Jr., Mike Palmerie, Jr., William Sereduck, and Mary Welch. Members Absent:Larry Fitzgerald and Mary Witham. Also Present:Christopher Moffo, Recreation Director
Guests: Gene McCarthy, Assistant Public Works Director discussed the location and plan for the restroom/ storage facility to be built at Hotchkiss Field with the Board. Discussion followed regarding bids that will need to be published for the work that will be required.
G. McCarthy commented that it is a pleasure working with C. Moffo and how valuable he has been in coordinating the scheduling of the use of the fields with him.
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by B. Sereduck, seconded by M. Palmerie to approve the minutes of April 13, 2005. Unanimous.
Program Director's Report:
In reference to the cancellation of soccer practice and games due to wet fields the Board concurred with C. Moffo's decision to cancel the games and practice. C. Moffo was instructed to direct coaches and referees to the Board of Recreation in the event they have further issues regarding the decision to close the fields.
Girls Softball ---- regarding the donation of a scoreboard B. Sereduck directed C. Moffo to inform Mr. Larry Gomez, Girls Softball that the donated scoreboard would become the property of the Town. This will prevent disputes in the future between organizations. A drawing of the location, footings, and elevation of the scoreboard, as well as permission from the State, if needed, would need to be acquired prior to the Board of Recreation supporting them and going before Planning and Zoning.
C. Moffo informed the Board that he, G. McCarthy and L. Gomez have walked Canfield Park to review location possibiliites.
M. Mikulski suggested C. Moffo ask L. Gomez to come to the next Board of Recreation meeting to discuss the scoreboard.
Discussion followed regarding the summer youth tennis clinic by Middlebury Racquet Club. This clinic is scheduled to run from August 8, 2005 through August 12, 2005. The Board will supplement $10.00 of the registration fee per child.
The Board directed C. Moffo to inform Woodland High School that Hotchkiss Field cannot be used for a Muck Ball Tournament.
In reference to the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association requests to use Hotchkiss Field on Thursday evenings, the Board agreed to let them use the field providing they submit a certificate of insurance, roster and pay for the use of the field. The Board requested C. Moffo to attain the number of weeks they will need the field.
Correspondence & Payment of Bills: Josephine Collins submitted a fall quilting program request. All bills were reviewed and discussed.
Motion made by W. Sereduck, seconded by M. Welch to pay the bills. Unanimous
Old Business: The storage/restroom facility was discussed. W. Sereduck stated that he would write up the specifications of the storage/restroom to be published in the legal notices. Once this is complete the Board will need to set dates for the opening of the bids.
Motion made by M. Palmerie, seconded by F. Bainer to adjourn. Unanimous
This meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Mikulski, Chairman