September 7, 2022 Regular Meeting

Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes

September 7, 2022

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Call to order

Mrs. Delaney called to order the regular meeting of the Recreation Commission at 7: pm followed by the Open Public Meeting Statement and Flag Salute at Stillwater Park.

Roll call

Mrs. Gardner conducted a roll call.

Members Present- Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Sylvester, Mrs. Tosti, Mrs. Delaney

Members Tardy-

Members Absent-

Liaison- Mrs. Rumsey

Approval of minutes from last meeting

Motion to approve Minutes from August 1, 2022 Meeting made by second by. A vote was taken and all are in favor.

Payment of Bill – Total

Motion by to pay Bills Second by . A vote was taken and all are in favor.

Correspondence-

Open Public Session I

The meeting was opened to the public at pm, Public Session was closed at pm

Amendments to the Agenda –

Sub Committee Reports

Clean Up Day- Mrs. Gardner – Mrs. Gardner reached out to the CFO and funding is available. Fall Clean up day will take place on Saturday September 24, 2022 from 9am-12pm no shred it machine. Volunteers and a chair person is needed as Mrs. Gardner is unable to take off work.

Ms. Stillwater- Mr. Sylvester, Mrs. Minervino – none at this time

Stillwater Day/Fall Festival Mrs. Tosti, Mr. Sylvester & Mrs. Delaney–

Garage Sale Weekend- Mrs. Delaney- October 15 & 16

Summer Camp- Mrs. Tosti- Many applications have been submitted and Mrs. Tosti stated she believes adding the $15.00 Late Fee has helped and will ease the staffing process of counselors. The signs will be placed on the road as a caution to drivers during the 2 weeks of camp barring no use within the county is needed.

County/State Fair-

Holiday Decorating Contests- Mr. Reilly- Halloween: none at this time

Tree Lighting- Board- none at this time

Field and Pavilion Use Applications/Approvals/Scheduling- Mrs. Tosti-

Field Maintenance- Mr. Sylvester and Mr. Reilly – Mr. Sylvester stated Turf Management will take place July 8, 2022. Mr. Sylvester stated he spoke to DPW Supervisor Josh Raff regarding the following: Clay as budgeted in the DPW budget to be spread on both Veterans fields, Ready for August and Rec equipment that was recently purchased can be used to maintain fields. Mr. Raff’s response (as per Mr. Sylvester) was Both Fields are not prepared to accept clay delivery, Township Committee cut DPW Budget therefore clay cannot not be purchased at this time and he is not sure how the equipment purchased by rec will perform on field when they had to use heavy equipment before spring season to bring fields to usable condition. Mrs. Tosti stated Softball and Kittatinny Little League maintained the fields during their season and time of field use. Mulch: Stillwater Park and Veteran’s have been mulched. Mr. Sylvester will email Mr. Raff as a formal request in writing. Mrs. Gardner also noted Mr. Raff was contacted to please bring soccer equipment to Volunteer Field and leave by the shed.

Fencing was discussed, the CFO contacted the Recreation Commission regarding a phone call received from a trucking company that would be delivering 300ft of fence. Not aware of any fencing orders made by Recreation Commission the Commission and Recreation Secretary told the CFO it was not a delivery for the Town. The order was delivered to Stillwater Township School and was found to be ordered by Mr. Ragazzo. Currently permission has not been granted to put up additional fencing at any park.

Community Center Activities– Mrs. Tosti/Mrs. Richardson / Mrs. Minervino

Plant Exchange/Educational Activities-April/May 2023

Grant Purchase List – Chair needed – Remaining balance on grant is $19,070.74

Old Business

Equipment Wish List Items & Location:

Veteran’s/Stillwater & Volunteer Parks:

New Business

Mailing Insert for July Tax Bills:

Stillwater Historical Society Welcome Wagon

Recreation Positions: Welcome Mrs. Tsadilias as ALT #1, Board 2023, Alternate #2 Position and Secretary

Budget 2023

Open Public Session II: The meeting was opened to the public at pm, Public Session was closed at pm

Committee Member Comments – None

Liaison Report- Mrs. Rumsey-

Executive Session-Not at this time

Executive Session Actions-No action taken

Adjournment: Motion made by second by to Adjourn Meeting at pm. A voice vote was taken and all are in favor.

NEXT MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 3, 2022 @ TOWN HALL 7:00pm