Agenda

Fairfield Recreation Commission Work Session

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 6:30 PM

 Being held at the Fairfield Town Hall Building

1.  Call to Order

     Recreation Commission Chairperson Freda calls the meeting.

2.  Roll Call

Mr. Bartello,  Mr. Franzi, Mr. Freda,  Mrs. Fritz, Mrs. Grasso, Mr. Overton,

Mr. Russo,  Mr. Stagnitto, Councilman LaForgia

3.  Reading of Open Public Meetings Act Statement

Notice of this meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meetings' Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, has been given by posting a notice of the scheduled date of this work session meeting on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building & at the Recreation Office and advertised in the Herald News on December 15, 2007 and in the Progress on December 20, 2007

4.  Discussion

            A. Busy Hands

            B. Volunteer Background checks 

            C. Fall  & Winter Programs

                        Twirling            Adult Basketball           Basketball        Basketball Clinic                       D. Sub-Committee Reports           

                        - Basketball      - Football   - Soccer     - Baseball   

            E. Ski Program started on January 4th, 2008

            F. Tree Lighting Recap 

            G. Sponsorships

            H. Registrations

            I. Fire works & Concert Series

            J. 2008 Baseball / Softball / K-ball / Farm  Fees

            K. Recreation Commission Re-Organization

            L. Miscellaneous

            M. Executive Session   

Executive Session Resolution

Adjournment into Executive Session-Authorization to go into Closed/Executive Session

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings' Act (N.J.S.A. 10-4-12 (b) (1-9) permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting of the Fairfield Recreation Commission in certain circumstances: and WHEREAS, the Fairfield Recreation Commission of the Township of Fairfield are of the opinion that such circumstances exist.  NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Fairfield  Recreation Commission of the Township of Fairfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that:

1.  The public shall be excluded from discussion of any action on the Closed Session of                                                                                             

     the Meeting of the Fairfield Recreation Commission of and action upon the hereinafter  

     specified subject matter

2.  The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is Personnel

3.  It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public as   soon thereafter as it is deemed in the public interest to do so

4.  This resolution shall take effect immediately

Acceptance of resolution:                                                                  Seconded:

5.   Public

6.  Announcements Work session at 6:30 PM – Wednesday February 13th at the

Fairfield Town Hall at 230 Fairfield Road. Regular Meeting at 8:00 PM – Wednesday February 13th at the Fairfield Town Hall at 230 Fairfield Road.

7.  Adjournment

Agenda                                   Revised 1/11/08

Fairfield Recreation Commission Meeting

Wednesday, January 16, 2008– 8:00 PM

 Being held at the Fairfield Town Hall Building

1.  Chairman Freda calls the meeting to order

2.  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.  Roll Call:

Mr. Bartello, Mr. Franzi, Mr. Freda, Mrs. Fritz, Mrs. Grasso, Mr. Overton, Mr. Russo, Mr. Stagnitto, Councilman LaForgia

4.  Open Public Meetings' Act Statement "Notice of this Meeting in compliance with 

     the Open Public Meetings' Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, has been given by

     posting a notice of the scheduled dates of all the Conference and Regular Meetings of

     the Fairfield Recreation Commission of the Township of Fairfield on the bulletin

in the Municipal Building & at the Recreation Office and advertised in the Herald News on December 15, 2007 and in the Progress on December 20, 2007

5.  Recreation Commission Reorganization

     Election of 2008 officers

     Nomination and approval of  Chairperson

     Nomination and approval  of Vice -Chairperson

Nomination and approval of Representative to the appeal board

Nomination and approval of alternate Representative to the appeal board

Nomination and approval of  Buildings & Grounds Chairperson

Nomination and approval of  Planning Chairperson / Athletics

Nomination and approval of  Planning Chairperson / Non -Athletics

Nomination Special Events Chairperson

Nomination for personnel Co- Chairperson

     Nomination for  personnel Co- Chairperson

6.  Approval of Minutes

     Minutes from the December 6, 2007 Fairfield Recreation Commission Work Session  

     Minutes from the December 6, 2007 Fairfield Recreation Commission Meeting

     Minutes from the December 6, 2007 Fairfield Recreation Commission Executive

     Meeting

7.  Reports

            Director of Recreation  - January 16, 2008

8.  Communications

            WE Lacrosse

9.  Unfinished Business

            Tennis Courts

            Lightning

10.  New Business

Additional volunteer Basketball coaches as discussed with the commission.

            Motion to set  fees for K-ball,  farm,  baseball  and softball.

11.  Public Discussion

12.  Announcements

The Fairfield Recreation Commission Work session at 6:30 PM – Wednesday February 13th at the Fairfield Town Hall at 230 Fairfield Road.

Regular Meeting at 8:00 PM – Wednesday February 13th at the Fairfield Town Hall at 230 Fairfield Road.

13.  Adjournment