March 12, 2008
The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Mike Palmerie, Jr., and seconded by Mary Witham at 7:02p.m.
Board Members Present: Mary Witham, William Sereduck, Mike Palmerie, Jr., Sharon Abney, Mary Gluck, and
Larry Fitzgerald
Board Members Absent: Dick Cipriano
Also Present: Christopher Moffo, Program Director; Marty Lautenschlager, Lyn Allen, Barbara Rowe, and Harry
Rowe from the Prospect PAWS Committee
Guest / Public Participation:
Marty Lautenschlager, on behalf of the Prospect PAWS Committee, presented the Board of Recreation with a proposal to build a Dog
Park in the town of Prospect at McGrath Park.
The Board of Recreation inquired about the issue of fencing for the area proposed for the Dog Park. The PAWS committee informed
the Board of Recreation that the proposed area would require fencing. The PAWS committee also informed the Board of Recreation that
the fencing would be standard chain link.
The PAWS committee also informed the Board of Recreation that ground clearing for the proposed site would be minimal.
The PAWS committee informed the Board of Recreation that 1.5 acres would be an appropriate size for the proposed site.
The Board of Recreation inquired about the potential cost to construct and fence the Dog Park. The Board of Recreation requested
further information about the proposal, including costs, before the Board of Recreation can move forward on making a decision about the
proposal.
The Board of Recreation also discussed the issue of liability at the Dog Park.
Correspondence / Payment of Bills:
C. Moffo reviewed bills received and bills paid.
Approval of Minutes:
The March 5, 2008 minutes were reviewed. Mary Witham motioned to approve minutes and Larry Fitzgerald seconded motion.
The motion passed on a vote of five in favor and one against. March 5, 2008 minutes were approved.
The May 9, 2007 minutes were reviewed. Mary Witham motioned to approve minutes and Mike Palmerie, Jr. seconded motion.
Motion unanimous. The May 9, 2007 minutes were approved.
Program Director’s Report:
Chris Moffo presented and reviewed the Program Director’s Report. Please see Program Director’s Report for further details.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that the Zumba classes which will be held on Saturday’s beginning on April 26th will
be held at the Prospect Grange.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that the Safe Boating Courses will be held at the Prospect Fire House on March 25th
and 27th.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that he would like to hold a Bus Trip to Yankee Stadium on Saturday July 19th. The trip
would be planned through Tourco Travel Company.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that he would like to run a joint fundraiser with the Skate Park Committee to hold a
MADDEN Football Tournament. C. Moffo stated that if Game Stop, in Naugatuck, is unable to donate the equipment needed for the
tournament, then C. Moffo would like to fund the rental of the equipment that would run approximately $500.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that Gene McCarthy would like to begin further development on the proposed Baseball
Field at Hotchkiss Field. C. Moffo will present the proposal to the Inland/Wetland Commission on March 24, 2008.
Old Business:
Skate Park Discussion:
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that Gene McCarthy stated that he would like to pave the Skate Park 3 inches deep and the
cost would be approximately $20,000. The Board of Recreation discussed whether or not the paving would need to go out to bid. C. Moffo
will obtain clarification regarding the paving and will also gather specifications for the paving.
The Board of Recreation discussed the issue of fencing for the Skate Park. The proposed fencing would be 8 feet high and 80 feet by
130 feet. The Board of Recreation discussed the issue of putting the fencing out to bid. C. Moffo will gather specifications for the fencing
and present the specifications to the Board of Recreation at the next meeting
The Board of Recreation also discussed the relocation of the volleyball court. C. Moffo stated that the relocation of the Volleyball
court is already in process. The Board of Recreation discussed the issue that due to the relocation of the court and the new site for the court,
only one volleyball court will be constructed.
The Board of Recreation discussed resurfacing of the courts in Prospect. C. Moffo will obtain a current quote for the resurfacing and
will present this at the next Board of Recreation meeting.
New Business:
The Board of Recreation discussed the Mayor’s recommended cuts to the Board of Recreation budget.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mary Witham and seconded by Sharon Abney to adjourn. Motion unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
8:54 p.m.
Larry Fitzgerald, Chairman
Jennifer Southard, Clerk
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