2014-12-02
Minutes
Council Playing Fields Committee
Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Councilman Peter Rosso called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Town
Hall Town Manager’s Conference Room with the following individuals present:
Peter Rosso, Brenden Luddy, Jim Capodiece, Art Simonian, Art Volz, Len
Zielinski, Leo Veleas, Frank Naples., and Denise McNair.
The Committee began by discussing Percival Field and the need to fix the back
stop at that location. Art Volz had gotten a quote to fix for $5000 from both NB
Fence and Frankson Fence. There is no money in this year’s budget for this
specifically but he would check to see if other fence money could be moved
around to accommodate these much needed repairs. The infield lights at
Zipadelli field needed to be improved/cleaned. Discussion was held that perhaps
cleaning could be done immediately and Jim Capodiece offered to find out the
cost of such. Leo Veleas indicated that there should be at least 8 light poles
(instead of 6) as it is not lit enough. Mosco Lights may be able to come down and
give a cost estimate for additional lights.
A good playing surface is also needed. While some work has been done
already, more is needed. The dirt mixture may need to be looked at to get the
right dirt for Zipadelli field. Len Zielinski pointed out that soccer uses the outfield
there and that is not an ideal situation. There are only 2 regulation Baseball
fields which is part of the problem. Other issues are that soccer needs more
fields and lacrosse is growing as a sport. The issue of shared vs. dedicated
fields was discussed. A synthetic inside track would be good as well. Len
suggested a survey of all the teams in town be done to determine numbers and
demand.
Other Matters – None discussed. The committee felt a meeting should be
scheduled for a Tuesday in January.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise M. McNair
Town Manager