Tarrywile Park Authority

TARRYWILE PARK AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: On July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., the regular meeting of the Tarrywile Park Authority, was called to order by Chairman Michael Marcus ATTENDANCE: Board Members Present: M. Marcus, W. Platz, M. Repole, B. Talarico & N.Wakeham Board Members Absent: J. Harner, J. LaValla, D. Manacek & E. Prybylski Park Staff: B. Petro Guests: Mr. Joe Gillotti Public Speaking: Mr. Gillotti spoke on his ideas for fundraising. AGENDA: 1. A. Chairman’s Report: N/A B. Executive Director’s Report: B. Petro submitted a detailed Directors Report covering items the staff are currently working on. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by N. Wakeham to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023 meeting. W. Platz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Financial Items: A. Financial Reports – June 2023: A motion was made by B. Talarico to approve the financial reports. M. Repole seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. FY23/24 Draft Operating Budget: B. Petro went over the draft line by line. Including the need for fundraising and how to raise over $60,000. Extensive discussion followed. Three items were changed, those were that the current grounds and buildings staff member will remain at part-time. The second item being that benefits would not be offered at this time and third that no additional Part-time grounds and building staff would be hired. If fundraising goals are being met the items can be discussed again mid year. A motion was made by M. Repole to approve as amended the FY23/24 draft operating budget. B. Talarico seconded The motion passed unanimously. 4. Old Business: A. Fundraising: The administrative staff continues to work on fundraising and grants. Most of the items were already discussed under the budget conversation. Chairman Marcus would like to see a fundraising meeting held and a meeting with the Mayor to discuss the issue. Marita Repole will contact the marketing department at WCSU to see if they can help in anyway. B. LoCIP Projects: This item was reported on under the Executive Directors Report.  C. Cannondale Work Day: B. Petro talked briefly on the upcoming Cannondale work day. In addition to the Cannondale Group working on trail projects, a group of Girl Scouts will also be in the Children's Garden volunteering that day. 5. New Business: A. Part-time Vacation Policy: A revision to the existing policy was emailed to the board. The change would allow for an additional 5 days vacation after 2 years of service. A motion was made by M. Repole to approve the change. N. Wakeham seconded The motion passed unanimously. 6. Other Business: N/A Adjournment: A motion was made by W. Platz to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Seconded by N. Wakeham. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes taken and transcribed by B. Petro