The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Mark Mikulski, Chairman at 7 p.m.
Members present: Mark Mikulski, Michael Palmerie, Jr., William Sereduck, Mary Welch, Mary Witham and Larry Fitzgerald Members absent: Frank Bainer Also present: Christopher Moffo, Program Director
Guests/Public Participation: none
Minutes: Motion made by M. Witham, seconded by W. Sereduck to correct the February 8, 2006 minutes as noted: Page 1, 9th paragraph, second sentence change softball field to baseball field. Page 1, 12th paragraph, second sentence correct the word rune to run
M. Mikulski abstained. Motion carries.
Motion made by W. Sereduck, seconded by M. Palmerie to approve the February 8, 2006 minutes as corrected. M. Mikulski abstained. Motion carries.
B. Sereduck questioned if the speaker is guarded and if not why? M. Welch stated the speaker is not guarded; however it is high up. Discussion followed.
C. Moffo reported CJSA is turning away from permanent soccer goals due to safety issues. Prospect Soccer will purchase the new goals.
B. Sereduck suggested a document be obtained from CJSA stating that permanent goals are being removed. C. Moffo will obtain this document.
L. Fitzgerald believes that private organizations should not purchase their own equipment due to the sence of ownership that happens. If they want to purchase the new goals then they have to turn over ownership to the Town.
M. Palmerie stated that most places have temporary goals. High school age children play with permanent goals.
B. Sereduck suggested obtaining the cost for the temporary goals, provisions to secure the goals and netting.
C. Moffo will follow-up on obtaining the cost for the above stated equipment.
Ballroom Dance will begin next Tuesday, March 14th. There is a possibility that not enough people will enroll to have the minimum amount.
Motion made by L. Fitzgerald, seconded by M. Welch to expend funds to assure that the instructor receives a minimum of $500 for instruction of the ballroom dance class. Unanimous
C. Moffo stated the flag football program will be held at Caplan Field for 5th – 8th grade and will be co-ed. If enough girls to form a team register there will be an all girls team.
C. Moffo will request a breakdown of expenditures from the Mayor’s office.
The Fishing Derby was discussed briefly and was tabled until the next meeting.
Changes that the Women’s Softball team wants to make were discussed. They want a cut off sleeve look, purchase equipment, rule books, bags and new bats. The women were also interested in playing in a fall softball league.
C. Moffo stated the new players would be asked to purchase the shirts. Anyone else that wants a new one will pay for it themselves.Discussion followed.
C. Moffo will update Kim to charge $5.00 for the new shirt along with the registration and the Board of Recreation will contribute $5.00 per shirt. The fall league is approved by the Board. K. Tompkins will be running the program. The Board will also pay for the fall league because fees are collected.
B. Sereduck questioned if a quantity of bats was requested. C. Moffo will supervise the purchasing of equipment.
B. Sereduck requested a detailed breakdown of registration fees, as well as a breakdown list of equipment that is needed and half the cost of the shirt. C. Moffo will provide this information to the Board.
Correspondence/payment of bills: Quote from Lighting Affiliates LTD Understanding & Controlling Summer Camp Liability from CIRMA Confined Space Entry Workshop from CIRMA
Bills reviewed and discussed. Motion made by M. Mikulski, seconded by M. Witham to pay the bills. Unanimous
Old Business: none New Business: C. Moffo presented a draft of the Spring and Summer Program brochure to the Board that he is currently working on.
Motion made by M. Mikulski, seconded by M. Witham to adjourn. Unanimous
This meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________Mark Mikulski, Chair