STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION
August 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Staudt, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Carovillano and Mrs. Tosti
LIASION: Mr. Manser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Trotter and Mrs. Benning
Mrs. Tosti called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 July 20, 2026 meeting, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Payment of Bills:
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the payment of the following bills totaling $800.00, seconded by Mrs. Staudt.
*Bills List not provided by the Recreation Commission. *
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Amendments to the Agenda: None.
New Business: None.
Old Business: None.
Correspondence: None.
Open Public Session – Agenda Items Only:
The meeting was opened to the public at 7:04 p.m.
Kittatinny Soccer Club – Fall Soccer – Volunteer Field – 8/10 thru 11/23
Volunteer field is a backup since they usually use Kittatinny fields. Games, if any, will be held on Sundays. They’re insured. The schedule will be coordinated with Rebecca.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the Kittatinny Soccer Club for use of Volunteer Field for the dates listed above, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Milla Hornung is interested in hosting a movie night at Stillwater Park in conjunction with back-to-school since Summer Camp was unable to take place this year. It was mentioned that we still have the option to have the movie paid for with the Clean Communities grant if the movie choice follows the Clean Communities guidelines. However, if the movie chosen is not approved by Clean Communities, Recreation may be able to pay for the movie of our budget allows. Recreation will also supply the snacks (popcorn, hot dogs, etc.)
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the purchase of the rights to a movie if the chosen movie does not fall under our Clean Communities grant, seconded by Mrs. Staudt.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
The meeting was closed to the public at 7:16 p.m.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Clean Up Day – 10/3/2026 – Mrs. Tosti:
All groups will register at Town Hall and report to the Recycling Center after completion of their routes. The shredder has been confirmed and will be at Town Hall. 4 tires per family will be accepted.
Senior Events – Mrs. Richardson:
Senior Ice Cream Social 8/15/2026 @ Community Center
Flyers have been distributed and posted on social media. There will be some new prizes.
Field Maintenance and Capital Report – Mr. Carovillano:
Mr. Carovillano reported that our fields have not been utilized much, which means they are in fairly good condition. It has been noted that the mound at Stillwater Field is being utilized as a dirt bike jump. Please keep your eye out if you see any activity of this nature at the field so we can put a stop to it. Fertilizer and grub control is set for August 4th at Stillwater Field and Veteran’s Field. Mr. Carovillano mentioned at our last meeting that Swartswood Field is left in poor condition after the Adult Softball League leaves. However, they do not have access to our field maintenance tools. Mr. Carovillano suggested a lock box to allow them to access the shed. The Commission approved a lock box to be purchased, not to exceed $100.00 for Swartswood Field to allow all teams access to field maintenance tools for proper care of our fields. The link is being sent to our CFO.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to purchase a lock box to exceed $100.00 for the Swartswood Field to allow all teams access to field maintenance tools for proper care of our fields, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Oscar inquired about replacement of the small soccer nets at Volunteer Field. replacement of these nets were discussed at previous meetings, as well as directly with Rebecca. Mrs. Tosti received the net measurements from Rebecca, but will need her to submit these measurements as the email cannot be located. Once the measurements are sent, Mrs. Tosti will obtain quotes for new nets that can be voted on during our next meeting.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approved purchasing new soccer nets, not to exceed $400.00 for Volunteer Field, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Field/Pavilion Application Approvals, Scheduling – Mrs. Tosti & Mr. Carovillano:
***Please note: Desired dates/times are subject to change once approved and scheduling is coordinated.***
Adult Softball – Sussex County Men’s Fall League
Stillwater Field
9/13 thru 11/29 from 8:30a-1p
Sunday mornings only
Insured
NOTE: fields are not maintained after Nov 1.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the Adult Softball League to utilize Stillwater Field for the above requested months, days, and time of use, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Stillwater Day – 6/6/2026 @ 2pm:
No updates.
Sussex County Fair Display – 6th Grade Students @ Stillwater School:
The display came out wonderful thanks to all the 6th grade students at Stillwater School. Mrs. Tosti let the children know what ideas she had for the display. They were able to ask questions. It was nice to get them involved in brainstorming. Students from all grades at Stillwater School made additional bookmarks to be handed out during Sussex County Day.
Sussex County Day Expo – 9/20/2026:
Volunteers have been secured.
Trunk or Treat – 10/25/2026 @ 2p – Mrs. Trotter:
No updates.
Garage Sale Weekend – Mrs. Wunder:
The Commission further discussed communal sale locations. During our 2026 Garage Sale, we asked residents if they would be interested in a communal sale location for our 2027 Spring Garage Sale, 17 residents were interested. The Community Center, our fields, and the upper parking lot at Veteran’s were all suggested. The Commission favored the upper parking lot at Veteran’s. It also allowed field users to park below, plus it may help bring foot traffic to sellers. The location will be set at a later date.
Pop Up Vendor Fair – 11/14/2026 @ 11a-3p – Mrs. Staudt:
The date is tentative, but to be held at the Stillwater Community Center. A vendor fee will be charged in 2027 but cannot be charged in 2026 since it was not discussed and set at budget time.
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
* Miss Stillwater (5/31/2027 @ 1pm) – Mrs. Staudt
* Sheriff’s Office – CERT
* Holiday Decorating Contest – Ms. Klamerus
* Tree Lighting (December 2027) – Recreation Board
* Egg Hunt – Mrs. Benning
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the consent agenda with no discussion needed on the listed items at this time, seconded by Mr. Carovillano
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Open Public Session:
The meeting was opened to the public at 7:35 p.m. No one wished to speak during open public session. The meeting was closed to the public at 7:36 p.m.
Liaison Report:
– The next Township Committee meeting will be August 17th.
– Mr. Manser commented on the success of Stillwater Day, regardless of the weather.
– Mulching will be completed at both Stillwater Field and Veteran’s Park playgrounds.
– The DPW now has 5 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.
Committee Member Comments:
Mrs. Wunder mentioned that the Stillwater Park playground equipment still needs approval. Mrs. Tosti showed the Commission a fire truck she had previously found. The Commission decided that one larger piece of equipment will be ok to replace the two smaller pieces of equipment that have broken. It was agreed it may last longer as well. Mrs. Tosti will send the link to our CFO.
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to approve the purchase of the new piece of playground equipment for up to $10,000.00 for Stillwater Park, seconded by Mr. Carovillano.
Roll Call: Mrs. Staudt; yes, Mrs. Richardson; yes, Mr. Carovillano; yes, Mrs. Tosti; yes
Adjournment:
Mrs. Tosti made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m., seconded by Mr. Carovillano. A vote was taken, and all were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Wunder, Secretary
