Regular Meeting November 10, 2008
Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting November 10, 2008
1. Call to order
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, November 10 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut.
Present: Dan Colonia
Susan Otto
Susan Dean
John Machold
Bill Silas
Scott Thomas
Absent: Chris Kelly
Chairman Dan Colonia called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
2. Minutes of:
- Regular Meeting held October 6, 2008
- Special Meeting held October 16, 2008
- Special Meeting held November 6, 2008
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by John Machold to accept the minutes of the October 6, 2008 regular meeting, October 16, 2008 special meeting and November 6, 2008 special meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Visitors: Glen Johnson
Dick Otto
4. Communications, Bills and Applications
a. The following communications were received: Dan informed the group that Board of Selectmen has formed two new committees to investigate possible uses of the Venuti and Parmelee properties. Dan received a letter at his home from the Board of Selectmen asking for the Park & Recreation Commission’s interest in representation on these committees. Discussion followed. Dan will pursue membership in the Venuti Property Planning Sub-Committee and Susan Otto will pursue membership in the Parmelee Steering Committee.
b. The following bills were presented:
Bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 38.87,
Second bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 38.56,
Third bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 37.96,
Bill from Killingworth True Value in the amount of $ 51.13,
Bill from Anthony Carri for October (31 days) in the amount of $ 279.00,
Bill from New England Power Equipment in the amount of $ 194.44,
Bill from Olson Sanitation for port-o-potties in the amount of $ 219.00.
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Susan Dean to approve all of the above noted bills. Motion passed unanimously.
c. No applications were presented.
5. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bill Silas reported:
Starting account balance $ 24,355.37
Expenses $ 1,421.58 Ending balance $ 22,933.79
6. Old Business
a. Parks and Field Maintenance/Evaluations
- Irene Sheldon Park
- bulletin boards – The bulletin boards have been opened and decision will follow on how to proceed.
- Rocco M. Reale Memorial Field - Bill Silas discussed the money in the budget to sod either Rocco Field or lower Sheldon Field. He will get new estimates to scrape, re-sod and re-allign the infield lines at both fields.
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Susan Dean to scrape, re-sod Rocco Field not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion passed unanimously.
- Bethke Field gate – The commission discussed gate options..
b. Wettish Property Development
The Commission again discussed the well drilling and the option to have Weston & Sampson handle the process for a charge.
*A motion was made by Bill Silas and seconded by John Machold contract Weston & Sampson to oversee the well drilling process at the Wettish Property. Motion passed unanimously.
7. New Business - Nomination of officers
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Bill Silas to nominate the same officers currently in office for the 2009 term. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion followed and the commission agreed to hold the election at the next meeting. Scot Thomas questioned individual field responsibility and discussion also followed regarding the town’s fields and the commission members currently responsible for each of them.
Dan informed the commission that Chris Kelly had an operation on his hand, and Susan Dean noted she had already sent him a card.
8. Adjournment
*A motion was made by Bill Silas and seconded by Scot Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Regular Meeting November 10, 2008
1. Call to order
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, November 10 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut.
Present: Dan Colonia
Susan Otto
Susan Dean
John Machold
Bill Silas
Scott Thomas
Absent: Chris Kelly
Chairman Dan Colonia called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
2. Minutes of:
- Regular Meeting held October 6, 2008
- Special Meeting held October 16, 2008
- Special Meeting held November 6, 2008
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by John Machold to accept the minutes of the October 6, 2008 regular meeting, October 16, 2008 special meeting and November 6, 2008 special meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Visitors: Glen Johnson
Dick Otto
4. Communications, Bills and Applications
a. The following communications were received: Dan informed the group that Board of Selectmen has formed two new committees to investigate possible uses of the Venuti and Parmelee properties. Dan received a letter at his home from the Board of Selectmen asking for the Park & Recreation Commission’s interest in representation on these committees. Discussion followed. Dan will pursue membership in the Venuti Property Planning Sub-Committee and Susan Otto will pursue membership in the Parmelee Steering Committee.
b. The following bills were presented:
Bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 38.87,
Second bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 38.56,
Third bill from CL&P in the amount of $ 37.96,
Bill from Killingworth True Value in the amount of $ 51.13,
Bill from Anthony Carri for October (31 days) in the amount of $ 279.00,
Bill from New England Power Equipment in the amount of $ 194.44,
Bill from Olson Sanitation for port-o-potties in the amount of $ 219.00.
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Susan Dean to approve all of the above noted bills. Motion passed unanimously.
c. No applications were presented.
5. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bill Silas reported:
Starting account balance $ 24,355.37
Expenses $ 1,421.58 Ending balance $ 22,933.79
6. Old Business
a. Parks and Field Maintenance/Evaluations
- Irene Sheldon Park
- bulletin boards – The bulletin boards have been opened and decision will follow on how to proceed.
- Rocco M. Reale Memorial Field - Bill Silas discussed the money in the budget to sod either Rocco Field or lower Sheldon Field. He will get new estimates to scrape, re-sod and re-allign the infield lines at both fields.
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Susan Dean to scrape, re-sod Rocco Field not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion passed unanimously.
- Bethke Field gate – The commission discussed gate options..
b. Wettish Property Development
The Commission again discussed the well drilling and the option to have Weston & Sampson handle the process for a charge.
*A motion was made by Bill Silas and seconded by John Machold contract Weston & Sampson to oversee the well drilling process at the Wettish Property. Motion passed unanimously.
7. New Business - Nomination of officers
*A motion was made by Susan Otto and seconded by Bill Silas to nominate the same officers currently in office for the 2009 term. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion followed and the commission agreed to hold the election at the next meeting. Scot Thomas questioned individual field responsibility and discussion also followed regarding the town’s fields and the commission members currently responsible for each of them.
Dan informed the commission that Chris Kelly had an operation on his hand, and Susan Dean noted she had already sent him a card.
8. Adjournment
*A motion was made by Bill Silas and seconded by Scot Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
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