ATTENDANCE

This meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm.

In attendance were: Tom Badcock, Lisa Cooney, Ray Battaglino, Isaac Crosson, Fran DiRocco, Steve Donohue, Kerry Frew (arrived 7:35 pm), Jody Huss, Denis Kilduff, Robert Larson, Irene O’Kane (arrived 7:50 pm), Ash Patel, Bob Pepe and Councilmen Bill Baker (arrived 7:35 pm), Kevin Calogera and Richard Greene.

Carol Norberg was present to take the minutes.

Also in attendance was Al DiRocco (arrived 7:35 pm).

Absent from this meeting were: Joe Dunn and Kevin Ruffler.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes were approved for the March meeting.

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

Kevin Calogera brought up the subject of whether it was necessary to have special police officers at the Skatepark when it was open. Lisa had contacted the insurance company and their rules have relaxed. It is no longer necessary to have special officers at the Skatepark when it is open. She is waiting to get this in writing from the insurance company. Some thought it would be a good idea to run it by the Township lawyer also.

Kevin Calogera asked if all leagues were in compliance with the Code of Conduct. Bob Pepe suggested that a standard form be utilized by all leagues in documenting any occurrences or warnings that need to be kept on file in case of re-occurrence. This way all leagues would be in compliance using the same forms. Lisa agreed to make up a form and email it to all the leagues. It was mentioned that all Code of Conduct signs have been posted at all fields.

RECREATION/CAMP ROBIN UPDATE

The Camp Robin report was placed in members’ folder. The Summer Recreation Brochure was included in everyone's’ folder also. Lisa mentioned that the registration date for on-line registration is May 9th and mail-in registration starts on May 16th. Lisa talked about the new Horsemanship Camp being offered. Also, three special events are taking place on May 14th. At 11 AM is the Dedication for the Hall of Heroes at the Administration Bldg. “A Day in the Park” will be held at Geick Park from 2 – 6 pm, and “Skate Day” is being held at Vet’s Park from 1 – 5 pm. Tom mentioned that so far 92 people have enrolled to participate in the Camp Robin Golf Tournament.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

• YMCA – closer to finalized agreement. The intersection design is done.
• Golf – RFP’s were sent out. Proposer’s Conference was held on April 27th. Deadline for proposals is July 15th.

• Higgins Rd. Soccer – Auxiliary parking lot is finished

• Ticetown Soccer – bids will be accepted mid May for irrigation project. Work to start late June.

• Ticetown Soccer (Lighting) – grant was requested and Township was awarded $518,000 grant for athletic field lighting.

• Pension Rd. Irrigation & Drainage – Technical specs completed, this will be on the May 9th agenda to award engineers an extended contract to oversee bid package.

• Arena Roof – almost ready to go out to bid. Work to be done late June, July & August to get ready for fall season. No Mat Rat Tournament will be held this year because of this work.

• Central Park Playground – Fibar safety surfacing has been completed.

• Emergency Access Road at Geick – 90% complete

• Synthetic Surfacing at Geick Park’s baseball field – This project was bonded. Waiting for proposal and cost estimate for this project

• New Trucks – Money available through Middlesex County Improvement Authority Bonds in September

• $50,000 Sprinkler System at Civic Center – work to be done in the summer

• Cliffwood Beach Project – County project should be finished in July

• Tennis Courts – resurfacing will not be done due to not getting bond $. Will try again next year.

• Sayrewood South Little League – paving was complete. Still working on water problem that has resulted from the repaving

OLD BUSINESS

Ray asks about Board of Ed. and Township with regards to meetings set up to discuss field usage.

Steve Donohue talks about loose soccer goals at Geick

Steve D. also mentioned that a homeowner next to Higgins fields (Watchtower Rd) tried to block access because people were driving through his property when the fence was locked.

Denis mentioned that there are a couple of field lights out in Vets Park.

Bill Baker mentioned it would be nice to recognize (at one of the Council meetings) the coach who just passed away if his family would be comfortable with it.

Ash asks if Pension Rd. fields could be included in patrols.

ADJOURNMENT