STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION
May 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Staudt, Mrs. Trotter, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Carovillano (via Zoom) and Mrs. Tosti
LIASION: None present
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Klamerus and Mrs. Benning
Mrs. Tosti called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with the statement that this meeting follows the Open Public Meetings Act. Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., at the Stillwater Township Municipal Building located in Middleville, New Jersey. This meeting was held at the Stillwater Township Municipal Building.
The flag was saluted and roll call taken.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the minutes of April 6, 2026 meeting, seconded by Mrs. Trotter.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Trotter; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Payment of Bills:
Mrs. Trotter made a motion to approve the payment of the following bills totaling $3,568.39, seconded by Mrs. Staudt.
Septicare (April 2026 Porta John Rentals) – $430.00
Mill Street Designs (Blanket Order) – $2,537.39
Amazon (Miss Stillwater Supplies) – $156.08
ShopRite (Senior 70s Dance Supplies) – $281.97
Straus News (Garage Sale Advertisement) – $137.25
Amazon (Lock for Recreation Pod) – $25.70
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Trotter; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
New Business:
Field Hockey – Kelly Livingston
Kelly Livingston previously proposed the idea of offering Recreation Field Hockey for the Kittatinny sending district including Hampton, Fredon, Stillwater, and Sandyston for children in 2nd thru 6th grade. If able, the program would run from August 10th thru the end of October to practice twice per week with games on Sundays. To support the program, they would need access to a field space for two age groups: grades 2-4 (approximately 25 yards by 50 yards) and grades 5-6 (approximately 40 yards by 60 yards). The idea was well received and proposed to the Township Committee. Recreation would need to decide which field, if available, could be utilized by field hockey. Stillwater School offered their fields as well if we were unable to accommodate their field use. If Stillwater School provides the fields, we would be unable to assist financially with equipment. Mrs. Tosti will be in contact with Mrs. Livingston to discuss options and how she would like to move forward.
Old Business:
Blanket Order
Blankets have been ordered and bill has been approved.
Correspondence: None
Open Public Session – Agenda Items Only:
The meeting was opened to the public at 7:10 p.m.
A resident was in attendance to inquire about where our Town Wide Garage sale has been advertised besides the newspaper. The Commission showed the resident the advertisement and application posted on our website as well as social media. Lawn signage is being updated after meeting and will be posted in high traffic areas surrounding Stillwater.
The meeting was closed to the public at 7:15 p.m.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Clean Up Day – 4/25/2026 – Mrs. Tosti:
Clean Up Day was a success as always. There were 17 groups total. Mrs. Tosti will present garbage totals at our next meeting.
Senior Events – Mrs. Richardson:
Disco Night 4/11/2026 @ 6p-8:30p @ Community Center
There were about 60 people in attendance. This event was graciously sponsored by “Complete Care at Barn Hill.” They had reached out to our secretary expressing interest in sponsoring this event as well as further involvement with our senior activities. Our secretary put them in contact with Mrs. Richardson. Barn Hill wrote a wonderful note regarding the events success.
The next senior event will be the Ice Cream Social on August 15, 2026.
Field Maintenance and Capital Report – Mr. Carovillano:
Baseball is in full swing and all teams/schedules are coordinating nicely. Fields are in great shape even with rainy weather. The Veteran’s lock needs to be replaced. Mrs. Tosti responded that it should be replaced within the next day or two.
Field/Pavilion Application Approvals, Scheduling – Mrs. Tosti & Mr. Carovillano:
***Please note: Desired dates/times are subject to change once approved and scheduling is coordinated.***
Kimberly Klimek has submitted a request for the use of Veteran’s Pavilion on June 20, 2026. All necessary have been submitted. Mrs. Tosti will let all teams know that the pavilion is reserved and unusable that day.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to accept Kimberly Klimek’s pavilion use request for June 20, 2026, seconded by Mrs. Trotter.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Trotter; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Stillwater Day – 6/6/2026 @ 2pm:
Mrs. Trotter and Mrs. Richardson have secured entertainment, a 9-hole miniature golf game and the band, Not My Fault, for live entertainment. Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Trotter are also working on additional games and prizes. There will be an Earth Day Magic Show. We will be using Tri-State Rentals for our bounce houses. Mrs. Tosti reviewed the Tri-State Equipment Rental invoicing totaling $2,458.97. This does not need approval yet, however it was reviewed in case any Recreation members opposed any items and its expense. All Access has donated a stage as they have done so in the past. We had inquired about airbrush tattooing, but they are not available for our date. North Jersey Gelly Ball target booth contacted Mrs. Tosti and proposed coming as entertainment where we pay a flat rate or he attends as a vendor and charges each person/player. Once the invoice arrives for the cost, Mrs. Tosti will present it to the Commission for discussion and/or approval. Sugar Shack is unavailable but Moo For You is available and submitted their vendor application. The Fire Department will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers. Beer is an option and the Commission agreed that with the band, serving beer will be a nice addition. If anyone needs supplies or prizes, please send Mrs. Tosti the link so that she can submit them to our CFO ASAP. Mrs. Trotter mentioned she will be needing tattoos and face paint. She has also secured 2 volunteers.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the beer tent for Stillwater Day, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Trotter; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Miss Stillwater, Little Miss and Mr. Stillwater – 5/31/2026 – Mrs. Staudt:
4 applications have been submitted thus far. Mrs. Staudt has sent an email to past participants. Flowers will be purchased the day of the event. Sashes and other supplies have been ordered. Prizes were reviewed. Securing judges is still a work in progress. Mrs. Trotter as 2 people interested in judging and Mrs. Staudt is waiting to hear back from 1 potential judge.
Garage Sale Weekend – 5/16/2026 & 5/17/2026 – Mrs. Wunder:
A communal sale location was offered last year but only utilized by 2 sellers. Instead of securing a communal location that may not be needed, Mrs. Wunder added a note on the application to check the box if interested in communal sale location for our Spring 2027 Sale. There were 17 residents interested. We will discuss this option further and secure a location for our residents within the next few months. The list and map will be completed this evening and be delivered to Minisink Press on May 5 for print. They will be available to the public the following Monday as scheduled.
Consent Agenda Items:
All items with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and can be passed as one item on the agenda. All items will be handled by one (1) motion, one (1) second, and a vote. There will be no separate discussion of any of these items unless a Commission member requests the item(s) to be moved to discussion amending the Agenda. The item(s) will be moved from the Consent Agenda and discussed as the next Subcommittee item on the Agenda.
* Plant Exchange
* Sussex County Fair
* Sussex County Day Expo
* Pop Up Vendor Fair
* Sheriff’s Office – CERT
* Trunk or Treat (10/25/2026 @ 2pm) – Mrs. Trotter
* Holiday Decorating Contest – Ms. Klamerus
* Tree Lighting (December 2026) – Recreation Board
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the consent agenda with no discussion needed on the listed items at this time, seconded by Mrs. Trotter.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Trotter; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Open Public Session:
The meeting was opened to the public at 8:01 p.m. No one wished to speak during open public session. The meeting was closed to the public at 8:01 p.m.
Liaison Report: None
Committee Member Comments: None
Adjournment:
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Staudt. A vote was taken, and all were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Wunder, Secretary
