ATTENDANCE

This meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm. In attendance were: Tom Badcock, Nick Antuofermo, Fran DiRocco, Steve Donohue, Kerry Frew, Jody Huss, Denis Kilduff, Ash Patel (arrived 8 pm), Robert Pepe and Councilman Kevin Calogera. Carol Norberg was present to take the minutes. Absent from this meeting were: Lisa Cooney, Ray Battaglino, Isaac Crosson, Joe Dunn, James Lamites, Robert Larson, Irene O’Kane and Councilmen Bill Baker and Richard Greene. Visitors to this meeting were: Bill Jenkins and Al DiRocco.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the January 25, 2006 meeting were approved.

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

Bill Jenkins enquired about a bike path at Mannino Park be included in the park plan. He read a letter he wrote to the town council and some replies he received from the council members. Tom agreed that a bike path is needed in town and Mannino Park would be a great place to start the path, but that he envisions the path (bike, jogging, equestrian, etc.) to be linked with County property. It would be too costly to change the conceptual plan at this stage.

Denis discussed the nomination for Vice-Chairman and said Joe Dunn would be willing to be Vice-Chairman again. A vote was taken and all members present were in favor.

RECREATION/CAMP ROBIN UPDATE

Tom mentioned Classic TV night is this weekend at the Civic Center. He also talked about Recreation and Camp Robin Programs starting again in March. Twenty medals were awarded at the Special Olympics and award certificates will be given at the next Council Meeting on March 13th. Tom informed the members that the Arena revenues are doing very well. Hockey program is doing very well. Denis mentions that another trophy case is needed at the Arena for all the recent tournaments that Hockey Program is winning.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

1. Arena Parking Lot – will be going out to bid for late spring work
2. Mannino Park – Masur Consulting is designing the access road and it will be continued for the YMCA. Just sent out for Request for Proposals from engineering companies for Phase I.
3. Pension Rd Irrigation – Arranging for CME to do construction supervision
4. Ticetown Rd. Irrigation – Project done, but a couple of finishing touches are needed
5. Fire Suppression System for the Civic Center – was awarded to Absolute Fire Protection and work should be done in April
6. Geick Park Synthetic Surface – Negotiations continue
7. Vets Park Recreation Building Renovation – approx. $150,000 project
8. Senior Bus Shelter – should be in within the month by the municipal Senior Center
9. Cliffwood Beach Playground by water authority - waiting for authorization to put a playground in from the OBMUA
10. Annie Drive Playground – new equipment has been ordered
11. Laurence Harbor annex – windows, blinds replaced by Springtime
12. Lighting Grant – being used at: Vets Park, Cliffwood Beach basketball courts, and control link computer access control
13. YMCA – just decided on an architect to do the design

OLD BUSINESS

Soccer fields at Phillips Preserve was discussed. Steve D. suggested that perhaps a bike/walking path can be placed at Phillips Preserve.

NEW BUSINESS

Steve Donahue brought up that the skate park equipment at Vets Park is deteriorating.

ADJOURNMENT