Regular Meeting October 4 , 2010
Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting October 4, 2010
1. Call to order
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2010, at 8:00 PM at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut.
Present: Dan Colonia
Susan Dean
Rob Grasso
Scot Thomas
Absent: Glenn Johnson
Bill Silas
Chairman Dan Colonia called the meeting to order at 8:21 PM.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited because there was no flag in the room.
3. Minutes of: Regular Meeting held August 9, 2010
Special Meeting held August 14, 2010
Regular Meeting held September 13, 2010
*A motion was made by Susan Dean and seconded by Rob Grasso to accept the minutes of the August 9, 2010 and August 14, 2010 meetings as written. Motion passed unanimously.
*A motion was made by Rob Grasso and seconded by Scot Thomas to accept the minutes of the September 13, 2009 meetings as written. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Visitors present: SallyAnne Bauer, KYL Treasurer
SallyAnne Bauer presented KYL’s wish-list for park maintenance and upgrades (a copy of which is attached to these minutes.) Detailed discussion followed regarding the items listed and the commission’s responsibilities. Dan explained that the Park & Recreation Commission provides maintenance and the necessary materials (with user group volunteers spreading them) and the individual user groups are responsible for equipment and sport-specific needs such as scoreboards, lining fields, and so on. The entire group agreed that both organizations must work together to accomplish each organization’s goals. They group then discussed the upcoming Sheldon Park re-design, with respect to project financing, timing and the commission’s goals, mainly the issue of parking vs. field size for optimal use of the space.
5. Communications, Bills and Applications
a. Communications from other agencies are emailed to the commission as received.
b. The following bills were received:
(The following 3 bills are from Eric Auer’s installation of well filter and connections for irrigation system)
Bill for PVC pipe, glue, couplings and primers 103.20
bill for pump relay switch 66.17
bill for bushings, turf product connections (out of Eric’s pocket) 364.96
bill from Superior Rental, for generator rental through 9/14, in
the amount of 1776.00
bill from Thomas Keegan & Sons, for clay delivered 9/14, in
the amount of 1766.70
bill from Olsen Sanitation in the amount of 219.00
bill from Anthony Carri in the amount of 279.00
bill from CL&P in the amount of 40.12
second bill from CL&P in the amount of 45.88
third bill from CL&P in the amount of 39.82
bill from recording secretary Dawn Mooney, for September, in the
amount of 36.63
bill from Langer Contracting, to turn and spread clay, in the
amount of 375.00
bill from Killingworth Garage, receipts dated 7/26 and 7/27
in the amount of 26.58
*A motion was made by Susan Dean and seconded by Scot Thomas to authorize payment of the above bills. Motion passed unanimously.
Dan noted that the bills from Winterberry Irrigation in the amount of $3000.00 was being held pending resolution of the outstanding irrigation issue.
c. No new applications were received.
6. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bill Silas was absent. Dan had not received updated figures to report to the commission.
7. Old Business
a. Parks and Field Maintenance/Evaluations
• Sheldon Park – nothing else to discuss.
• Rocco – nothing else to discuss.
• Bethke – nothing else to discuss.
b. Wettish Property Development
• Construction Progress – In Glenn’s absence, Dan informed the group that the grass is growing well, adding the Venuti’s have re-seeded some areas. He further explained that the budget will not allow for 9” process and 3” stone that the Venuti’s recommended, but added that lower areas will be filled and crushed stone spread allowing water to drain into the retention area. Glenn has not submitted a cost estimate for this. Dan also discussed available space for handicapped parking areas, noting that Building Inspector Dick Leighton requested that handicapped areas be enlarged. Dan also explained that Dick questioned why there was not a 12 foot path along the fields, but there was no money in the budget to allow it. Dan went on to explain that there is area for an ambulance to access the fields is necessary. The upper fields have a path allowing handicapped spectators to view the fields, and Dan suggested that the path could be enlarged or extended in the future to improve viewing. Discussion then followed regarding opening the park. It was noted that the park could possibly open in the spring for walking and hiking only, adding that the grass on the fields must be firmly established before they are used for sports. Also discussed was the “no golfing” rule, and the need to lock the gates.
• Change Orders – No new change orders were discussed.
• Irrigation & Phase II – Dan noted that the last row of irrigation heads doesn’t hit the 20’safety area between the fields and the walkway, as Eric had predicted. Dan further stated that Eric is pushing the irrigation contractor to modify and correct this issue, noting that payment of the $3000 bill is being delayed.
8. New business – no new business was discussed.
9. Adjournment
*A motion was made by Scot Thomas and seconded by Rob Grasso to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 PM. Motion passed unanimously.
Regular Meeting October 4, 2010
1. Call to order
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2010, at 8:00 PM at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut.
Present: Dan Colonia
Susan Dean
Rob Grasso
Scot Thomas
Absent: Glenn Johnson
Bill Silas
Chairman Dan Colonia called the meeting to order at 8:21 PM.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited because there was no flag in the room.
3. Minutes of: Regular Meeting held August 9, 2010
Special Meeting held August 14, 2010
Regular Meeting held September 13, 2010
*A motion was made by Susan Dean and seconded by Rob Grasso to accept the minutes of the August 9, 2010 and August 14, 2010 meetings as written. Motion passed unanimously.
*A motion was made by Rob Grasso and seconded by Scot Thomas to accept the minutes of the September 13, 2009 meetings as written. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Visitors present: SallyAnne Bauer, KYL Treasurer
SallyAnne Bauer presented KYL’s wish-list for park maintenance and upgrades (a copy of which is attached to these minutes.) Detailed discussion followed regarding the items listed and the commission’s responsibilities. Dan explained that the Park & Recreation Commission provides maintenance and the necessary materials (with user group volunteers spreading them) and the individual user groups are responsible for equipment and sport-specific needs such as scoreboards, lining fields, and so on. The entire group agreed that both organizations must work together to accomplish each organization’s goals. They group then discussed the upcoming Sheldon Park re-design, with respect to project financing, timing and the commission’s goals, mainly the issue of parking vs. field size for optimal use of the space.
5. Communications, Bills and Applications
a. Communications from other agencies are emailed to the commission as received.
b. The following bills were received:
(The following 3 bills are from Eric Auer’s installation of well filter and connections for irrigation system)
Bill for PVC pipe, glue, couplings and primers 103.20
bill for pump relay switch 66.17
bill for bushings, turf product connections (out of Eric’s pocket) 364.96
bill from Superior Rental, for generator rental through 9/14, in
the amount of 1776.00
bill from Thomas Keegan & Sons, for clay delivered 9/14, in
the amount of 1766.70
bill from Olsen Sanitation in the amount of 219.00
bill from Anthony Carri in the amount of 279.00
bill from CL&P in the amount of 40.12
second bill from CL&P in the amount of 45.88
third bill from CL&P in the amount of 39.82
bill from recording secretary Dawn Mooney, for September, in the
amount of 36.63
bill from Langer Contracting, to turn and spread clay, in the
amount of 375.00
bill from Killingworth Garage, receipts dated 7/26 and 7/27
in the amount of 26.58
*A motion was made by Susan Dean and seconded by Scot Thomas to authorize payment of the above bills. Motion passed unanimously.
Dan noted that the bills from Winterberry Irrigation in the amount of $3000.00 was being held pending resolution of the outstanding irrigation issue.
c. No new applications were received.
6. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bill Silas was absent. Dan had not received updated figures to report to the commission.
7. Old Business
a. Parks and Field Maintenance/Evaluations
• Sheldon Park – nothing else to discuss.
• Rocco – nothing else to discuss.
• Bethke – nothing else to discuss.
b. Wettish Property Development
• Construction Progress – In Glenn’s absence, Dan informed the group that the grass is growing well, adding the Venuti’s have re-seeded some areas. He further explained that the budget will not allow for 9” process and 3” stone that the Venuti’s recommended, but added that lower areas will be filled and crushed stone spread allowing water to drain into the retention area. Glenn has not submitted a cost estimate for this. Dan also discussed available space for handicapped parking areas, noting that Building Inspector Dick Leighton requested that handicapped areas be enlarged. Dan also explained that Dick questioned why there was not a 12 foot path along the fields, but there was no money in the budget to allow it. Dan went on to explain that there is area for an ambulance to access the fields is necessary. The upper fields have a path allowing handicapped spectators to view the fields, and Dan suggested that the path could be enlarged or extended in the future to improve viewing. Discussion then followed regarding opening the park. It was noted that the park could possibly open in the spring for walking and hiking only, adding that the grass on the fields must be firmly established before they are used for sports. Also discussed was the “no golfing” rule, and the need to lock the gates.
• Change Orders – No new change orders were discussed.
• Irrigation & Phase II – Dan noted that the last row of irrigation heads doesn’t hit the 20’safety area between the fields and the walkway, as Eric had predicted. Dan further stated that Eric is pushing the irrigation contractor to modify and correct this issue, noting that payment of the $3000 bill is being delayed.
8. New business – no new business was discussed.
9. Adjournment
*A motion was made by Scot Thomas and seconded by Rob Grasso to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 PM. Motion passed unanimously.
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