The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Mike Palmerie, Jr. and seconded by Sharon Abney at 7:06p.m.
Board Members Present: William Sereduck, Dick Cipriano, Sharon Abney, Larry Fitzgerald, and Mike Palmerie, Jr.
Board Members Absent: Mary Witham, and Mary Gluck
Also Present: Christopher Moffo, Director of Parks and Recreation
Guest / Public Participation:
None
Correspondence / Payment of Bills:
C. Moffo reviewed bills received:
M&M Tennis $3,240 for resurfacing of tennis courts
Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association $155 for Fall Seminars
RKM Cleaning $660
East Coast Sign and Supply $800 for cones
J&T Electric $206.21 for lights at Canfield Park
William Sereduck made a motion to approve payment of the bills recieved and
Mike Palmerie, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion unanimous. Payment of the
bills was approved.
C. Moffo reviewed the bills paid:
Blanchette Sporting Goods $665.00 for vinyl sand bags for soccer goals
Perfection Fence $5.63 for goal post parts
Sandra Marchant $ 149.63 for the Fencing Club and supplies
Lisa Degoes $45 for Early Learners supplies
Baki's Pizza $400 for the Golf League end of the year banquet
C. Moffo reviewed correspondence from William Donovan regarding land use for the dog park.
C. Moffo reviewed correspondence from Jeffrey Rogers from Senior Risk Control Management regarding recommendations for the skate park.
C. Moffo reviewed correspondence from Kachina Walsh-Weaver from Connecticut Conference of Municipalities regarding the requirements for posting of public meetings.
Approval of Minutes:
The Board of Recreation reviewed the August 13, 2008 meeting minutes. A
motion was made by William Sereduck to approve the minutes and Mike
Palmerie, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion unanimous. The August 13, 2008
meeting minutes were approved.
The September 10, 2008 meeting minutes were not reviewed because a quorum ol
the participants was not present.
Program Director's Report:
The Board of Recreation members reviewed the Program Director's Report.
The Board of Recreation discussed the conversation C. Moffo had with Officer Nelson Abrazua. C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that creating a town ordinance to address the issues at the skate park is not necessary however would help the police force in enforcing the rules and regulations in the future.
C. Moffo presented the Board of Recreation with the bid for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at McGrath Park. The Board of Recreation reviewed the bid and offered suggestions to modify the bid.
The Board of Recreation discussed making improvements to the lighting at Hotchkiss Field. The Board of Recreation suggested that more research be done regarding cost, time frame for improvements to be made, and power source availability prior to making any decision about making lighting improvements. The Board of Recreation also suggested that C. Moffo contact CL&P regarding conducting an analysis of the current lighting system to obtain recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of the current lighting system.
The Board of Recreation discussed the issue of repairing the fence around the soccer field at Hotchkiss Field. The Board of Recreation suggested that C. Moffo contact Rustic Fence to obtain costs for this improvement.
New Business:
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that the Snack Shack at Canfield Park
has been broken into. C. Moffo also informed the Board of Recreation of issues
with the power and the circuit board at the shack. The Board of Recreation
agreed that C. Moffo should look further into having the panels and circuit
breakers repaired at the shack. C. Moffo also informed the Board of Recreation
that the grill is not functioning. The Board of Recreation also agreed to have the
grill replaced.
Old Business:
The Board of Recreation discussed the current Skate Park Checking Account
balance. C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that he will speak with the
mayor regarding having these funds transferred to an independent account and the
funds to be designated for maintenance of the skate park.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that he spoke with the Mayor
regarding Mrs. Brunetti's proposal for the Park Rangers at Hotchkiss Field. The
Mayor suggested that this proposal be put on hold until the current safety issues
are resolved.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that the parking lot near McGrath
Park is in fact owned by Region 16. C. Moffo will look further into this issue as
well as property lines around the proposed site for the dog park. The Board of
Recreation suggested looking into making an access to enter McGrath Park and
the dog park.
C. Moffo informed the Board of Recreation that progress on the baseball field at
Hotchkiss Field is currently on hold.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mike Palmerie, Jr. and seconded by Sharon Abney to adjourn. Motion unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:18p.m.
Larry Fitzgerald, Chairman
Jennifer Southard, Clerk