The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Larry Fitgerald and seconded by Mike Palmerie, Jr. at 7:01p.m.
Board Members Present: Mary Gluck, Mary Witham, Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Palmerie, Jr.
Board Members Absent: Dean Accetura and Joanne Kenney
Also Present: Christopher Moffo, Director of Parks and Recreation
Guest / Public Participation:
• None
Correspondence / Payment of Bills:
• No correspondence received.
• C. Moffo reviewed bills received.
• Mary Witham made a motion to approve payment of the bills received and Larry Fitzgerald seconded the motion. Motion unanimous. Payment of the bills was approved.
• C. Moffo reviewed the bills paid.
Program Director’s Report:
• The Board of Recreation members reviewed the Program Director’s Report.
• The Board of Recreation discussed Danielle Baldasaro’s proposal for a gymnastics program. The Board of Recreation agreed that the proposal is a good idea however they need to discuss the logistics of the program further.
• The Board of Recreation reviewed and discussed the quote from Omni Data for improving the security cameras at Hotchkiss Field.
Approval of Minutes:
• The Board of Recreation reviewed the September 2010 minutes. Larry Fitzgerald made a motion to approve the minutes and Mary Witham seconded the motion. Motion approved. The September 2010 meeting minutes were approved.
Old Business:
• The Board of Recreation discussed the status of the dog park. The Board of Recreation agreed to table this proposal until the future.
• The Board of Recreation discussed the stipend
New Business:
• The Board of Recreation discussed the proposal from Sandra Marchant to hold a competitive fencing tournament. The Board of Recreation reviewed the proposal and agreed not to allow the sale of food and beverages at the tournament. The Board of Recreation agreed that the remained of the proposal for the tournament is a good idea and agreed to move ahead with this proposal. The Board of Recreation will discuss further how to sustain the program in the future. The Board of Recreation agreed that Sandra Marchant should create a proposed budget to help with planning for next year.
• The Board of Recreation discussed the proposal from Patrick McKinney to create a snack bar at Hotchkiss Field. The Board of Recreation did not agree to move ahead with this proposal.
• The Board of Recreation reviewed the meeting dates for 2011. Mary Witham made a motion to approve the 2011 calendar and Mike Palmerie, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion approved. The 2011 calendar was approved.
• The Board of Recreation discussed new lighting for lighting the back soccer field at Hotchkiss Field. C. Moffo will look into this matter, contact Musco Lighting and report back to the Board of Recreation.
• The Board of Recreation discussed and decided to invite Dave Spoffard to a Board of Recreation meeting to discuss a proposal for a youth/community center.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mary Witham and Larry Fitzgerald seconded by to adjourn. Motion unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:17p.m.
Larry Fitzgerald, Chairman
Jennifer Southard, Clerk