The Board of Recreation meeting was called to order by Larry Fitzgerald at 7:04 p.m.
Board Members Present:Mike Palmerie, Jr., Mary Gluck, Larry Fitzgerald and Mary Witham.
Board Members Absent: Dick Cipriano, Dean Accetura
Also Present: Christopher Moffo, Director of Parks and Recreation
Guests/Public Participation: None
Motion made by M. Gluck seconded by M. Witham to pay the bills listed in the Director's Report voted. Unanimous.
Board would like to see the payment of the seed and fertilizer that took place in the fall of 2009 to be paid out of Park Development.
C. Moffo informed the Board that the swim lessons will be held twice a week in the upcoming session. C. Moffo stated that it is possible this session of swim lessons would cost the department extra funding.
C. Moffo also informed the Board of the purchasing of t-shirts for indoor soccer at $5.25 per shirt.
Director's Report was reviewed discussing upcoming programs and facility matters. Please see attached report for further details.
Old Business:Up for discussion was the Baseball field and what was needed to complete this project. The bill that is generated out of the bank next to the playground located at Hotchkiss Field will be used in the construction of the baseball field.
Also up for discussion was a Gazebo to be placed at Hotchkiss Field.
New Business: The Board discussed 2010 - 2011 Budget.
Motion made by M. Palmerie seconded by M. Witham to approve the 2010-2011 Budget and submit it to the Mayor - voted unanimous.
The Board would like C. Moffo to look into grub control at St. Anthony's Field to eliminate the mole problem.
C. Moffo informed the Board of the new ASTM standard for enclosing playgrounds.
Motion made by M. Witham, seconded by M. Gluck to adjourn. Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher Moffo Director of Parks and Recreation
Larry Fitzgerald, Chairman