Tarrywile Park Authority

TARRYWILE PARK AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING November 21, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: On November 21, 2023 at 6:02 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, J. LaValla, D. Manacek, N. Wakeham, J. Harner, D. Perkins & E. Prybylsk Board Members Absent: B. Talarico Park Staff: B. Petro & L. Marshall Guests: M. Nolan Public Speaking: Mr. Nolan spoke briefly on the Friends of Tarrywile and future collaborations with the TPA. He also noted that the FOT will be donating eight new garbage cans to the Park. AGENDA: 1. Chairman’s Report: Chairman Marcus spoke briefly concerning items on the agenda. 2. Executive Director’s Report: B. Petro submitted the report. 3. Minutes: A motion was made by E. Prybylski to approve the minutes of the meeting. D. Manacek seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Financial Items: A. Financial Reports – October 2023: A motion was made by D. Manacek to approve the financial reports. E. Prybylski seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. CIP Draft Budget – City of Danbury: B. Petro had emailed the draft out to the Board members. Brief Discussion followed. A motion was made by D. Manacek to approve the CIP Draft Budget. W. Platz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Committee/Task Force Reports: A. Nominating Committee Report: J. Harner on behalf of the Nominating Committee presented the following slate: Chairman: M. Marcus, Vice-Chair: J. LaValla, Secretary: W. Platz, Treasurer: D. Manacek. A motion was made by J. Harner to approve the slate of officers as presented. N. Wakeham seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Park Priorities Task Force Report: J. LaValla reported on the meeting of the task force and reported on their findings and the next steps. Discussion followed. C. Job Description Task Force Report: J. LaValla went over the job descriptions and suggested changes that were previously emailed to the Board members. Discussion followed. D. Perkins asked if Human Resources at Danbury City Hall had reviewed the descriptions. They have not yet been reviewed. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by D. Perkins to table the discussion until H. R. has reviewed the descriptions. J. LaValla seconded. The motion passed with a seven in favor (M. Marcus, J. LaValla, N. Wakeham, W. Platz, J. Harner, D. Manacek & D. Perkins) one opposed (E. Prybylski) and one member absent (B. Talarico) 6. Old Business: A. Fundraising: The administrative staff continues to work on fundraising and grants. Discussion followed. B. LoCIP Projects: This item was reported on under the Executive Directors Report. C. Trail Work: E. Prybylski spoke on the trail work that has been done and what work still needs to be completed. 7. New Business: N/A 8. Other Business: N/A 9. Executive Session: A motion was made by W. Platz to move the meeting into Executive Session to discuss salary levels. Seconded by D. Perkins. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by N. Wakeham to move out of Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. Seconded by E. Prybylski. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by E. Prybylski to approve the pay scale increase for L. Marshall as was discussed during the Executive Session. Seconded by J. LaValla. Motion passed with seven in favor (M. Marcus, J. LaValla, N. Wakeham, W. Platz, J. Harner, D. Manacek & E. Prybylski), one abstention (D. Perkins) and one member absent (B. Talarico). Adjournment: A motion was made by E. Prybylski to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Seconded by J. LaValla. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes taken and transcribed by B. Petro