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RECREATION,
PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES |
MAY 18, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Betsy Bain, Chairwoman; Rick McQuaid; Peter Wien; Ken Baker;
Carvin Hilliard (8:06 p.m.); Leona Williams (8:17 p.m.)
STAFF: Mike Mocciae, Director of Recreation and Parks
OTHER:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Bain called the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2005
** MR. BAKER MOVED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2005.
The correction to the minutes of April 20, 2005 is as follows:
On page 2, the second to last sentence should read:
The representative said that the parade starts at the Heritage Wall, and that the road is blocked off for the entire route, not broken off.
** MOTION PASSED AS AMENDED WITH TWO ABSTENTIONS (MR. MCQUAID AND MR. WIEN).
OLD BUSINESS
APPROVE THE USE OF VETERANS PARK BY THE SIDE BY SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR THEIR ANNUAL FIELD DAY TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 WITH A RAIN DATE OF FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 200.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVE THE USE OF RYAN PARK BY CHOZEN FEW ENTERTAINMENT FOR THEIR ANNUAL FOREVER REST MEMORIAL BLOCK PARK TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 FROM 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 200.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
Mr. Hilliard arrived at 8:06 p.m.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF BRIEN MCMAHON ATHLETIC COMPLEX AS WELL AS BROOKSIDE FIELDS BY THE BRIEN MCMAHON BAND FOR THEIR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SOUND TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 FROM 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 2,000.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
Ms. Ford, band parent rep, said that the correct attendance number should be between 4,000 -7,000. She said that she has met with Deputy Chief Palmer and Frank Mauro in April and discussed having to march the bands down Highland Avenue. There will be 3 police officers there. She noted for the record that the band co-chair, George Piro, will now be the Chairman. Mr. McQuaid commended Ms. Ford for doing such a great job with the band.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The above mentioned item needs to go before the Council.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED TO SUSPEND RULES TO ADD AGENDA ITEMS #12 AND 13.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF CALF PASTURE BEACH BY STEW LEONARDS FOR THEIR TEAM MEMBER PICNIC TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 FROM 10:00 A.M – 8:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 250-300.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF CRANBURY PARK MANSION AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING GROUNDS BY THE YOUNG PRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FOR A FAMILY PICNIC TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005, FROM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 200.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF CRANBURY PARK PAVILION AND THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING GROUNDS BY MICHAEL ASKEW FOR A FAMILY REUNION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2005 FROM 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 100.
** MR. HILLIARD MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF THE SKATE PARK AT CALF PASTURE BEACH BY THE NORWALK AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR A SKATEBOARD EVENT TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2005 FROM 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 200.
** MR. BAKER MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF WITCH PARK IN ROWAYTON BY THE SIXTH TAXING DISTRICT FOR OVERFLOW PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVER RAMBLE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2005 FROM 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF WITCH PARK IN ROWAYTON BY SHAKESPEARE ON THE SOUND FOR PARKING
FROM JUNE 16, 2005 – JULY 3, 2005 (EXCEPT JUNE 20, 2005) FROM 7:30 PM – 10:00
PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 50 CARS PER EACH DAY’S USE.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
Ms. Burton said that the drawing Mr. Carlson submitted is really for 76 cars, not 50 cars. Mr. Mocciae said that there is a $1,000 bond held in case of damage. If there is no damage reported, then the bond will be returned.
Ms. Williams arrived at 8:17 p.m.
Ms. Bain asked if the bond issue would become standard practice and/or the
guidelines of the department. Mr. Mocciae said that the past practice has been
never to charge any group for any park use. Bonds have been posted for schools
and carnivals. Ms. Bain said that the Commissioners are concerned about the
Ambler property and the parking situation. Mr. McQuaid said that he was concerned
that the Shakespeare people are being informed of the bond issue for the first
time. The property will be reviewed before the event and after the event for
any possible damage. It was decided to leave the motion as it stands.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREMENT WITH THE NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF CALF PASTURE BEACH, SHADY BEACH, MARVIN SCHOOL AND TAYLOR FARM FOR THE ANNUAL NORWALK IN-WATER BOAT SHOW ATTENDEE PARKING THROUGHOUT THE EVENT TO TAKE PLACE FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 FROM 7:00 A.M – 7:00 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 5,000+.
** MR. HILLIARD MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The above mentioned item needs to go before the Council.
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH NORWALK COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE USE OF THE GROUNDS AT COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR ITS ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP TO TAKE PLACE FROM TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 FROM 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 125.
** MR. HILLIARD MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The above mentioned item needs to go before the Council.
APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A BALL WALL AT ROODNER COURT ADJACENT TO THE TENNIS COURTS. ALL FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION ARE DONATED.
** MS. WILLIAMS MOVED APPROVAL.
Mr. Mocciae introduced Mr. Art Goldblatt, who was the major force behind getting
this ball wall implemented. Mr. Goldblatt explained that it is a year-round
program that serves over 200 kids. It is a free program that has been in operation
for 10 years.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVE THE USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE BY THE SONO ARTS CELEBRATION, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL SONO ARTS CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE AUGUST 6 AND 7 ON WASHINGTON STREET.
** MR. MCQUAID MOVED APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The above mentioned item needs to go before the Council.
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS GROUP, LLC (DBA) DALTON CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS BASKETBALL AND TENNIS COURTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $103,320.00. ACCOUNTS AS FOLLOWS:
09036030-5777-C0217
09046030-5777-C0217
09056030-5777-C0321
09016030-5777-C0199
** MR. BAKER MOVED APPROVAL.
Mr. Mocciae gave some background on this. He said that Dalton is the only contractor after the project went out to bid. He wanted the committee to know the courts that have been acknowledged and need to be done are Meadow Gardens, Ryan Park, the recoating of Cranbury and Fox Run, Naramake, Norwalk High School, Nathan Hale, Ludlow Park, and Veterans Park basketball courts. There are two courts at Jefferson school that are not being done at this time.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Mocciae reported that they went out to bid for the flagstone walkways at Cranbury Park. The low bidder was McCormack Masonry and Construction. This item is at or under $25,000, so it doesn’t go to Council.
The low bidder for the boccie courts was Deering Construction. This item is at or under $25,000, so it doesn’t go to Council.
Mr. Mocciae reported that the Recreation and Parks and East Norwalk ImpoLast item m mocciae rec parks and e Norwalk improvement neighborhood assoc farmers market will be at veterans park center area bldg restrooms every Saturday not at li brary anymore
Committee knows new fencing at canfield
** MR. WIEN MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Marr
Telesco Secretarial Services
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