North Howell Little League
Meeting Minutes
11/07/2005
Call to order
Mauro Raccuglia called to order the regular meeting of the North Howell Little League Board of Directors at 7:20 PM on 11/07/2005 in the Five Points Conference Center.
Roll call
The following board members were present:
Mauro Raccuglia
Kevin Dunshee
Steve West
Stuart Rosenthal (Arrived Late)
Rick Occhiogrosso
Lisa Midgette
Rose Scourzo
Chris Velardo
Jim Kennedy
James Rosciano
The following board members were not present:
Bob Fourniadis
Ray Wagner
Jean Lewis
Joe Smith
Frank Gordon
Reading of Meeting Minutes by Kevin Dunshee
Meeting minutes were approved unanimously
Treasurer’s Report
244 players have registered to dates.
Rick has formatted names to be sent to Little League Eastern Region.
Account balances were reviewed and treasurer’s reports are on file with the League Secretary.
Anyone who did not pay the volunteer fee must do so. 15 of 244 registrants did not pay the volunteer fee.
Open Session
Rick Roman addressed the board to obtain two signs for Pelican Pools. Rick obtained pool tarps and liners to be used as covers on our fields. Rick stated he spoke with Kevin, Mauro, and Stuart about the signs. All agreed we would bring to the board but no agreement of signs were made by individual board members. The board is all in agreement Rick did a good thing but the tarps are going to be evaluated for usefulness. If the tarps can be used the board will vote on obtaining one sponsorship sign for Pelican pools. This matter has been tabled until the next scheduled board meeting.
Committee Reports
Try-out Committee: Rick Russo agreed to be a part of the try-out committee.
Chris Velardo suggested managers be selected prior to try-outs. Board agreed.
Sponsor’s Committee: Chris Velardo stated we have $650 in sponsorships to date. Jeff Kaye from Shell Oil said he will attempt to get us a donation. We must get sign made for Shell. Jeff Kaye needs a letter from the league stating the donation was made.
Opening Day Committee: Steve West had nothing to report.
Finance Committee: Nothing to report
Field Maintenance: Steve West going to have port-a-john canceled at the tee ball field. Dumpster issues with people putting trash in it from outside the league. Need to order a concrete dumpster for construction.
Guardian Report – League needs to spray paint the sprinkler heads white so they can be easily seen by guarding.
Rick O. is going to put together a field maintenance budget using spending history from last year.
Pitchers mound and home plate on the junior field is going to need to be re-done.
All-Star Committee: Rick Russo agreed to be a part of this committee.
Capital Improvement Committee: Optimist Club going to donate 5K to the league for dugouts.
Rules and By-Laws: Stuart Rosenthal has been pulling information. Kevin Dunshee and Stuart to meet the following week to put together a proposal to the board.
Managers/Coach’s: James Rosciano to start listing coach’s/NYSCA/Dates Expired/ and he will create a spreadsheet.
Team Mom Committee: Jean Lewis not present
Concession Committee: Rose Scourzo: Tony Alexander from the Bagel Place has an ice machine and a 36" indoor charcoal grill he is going to give to the league. Also he may be willing to trade a 6 fryer system for our 2 fryer system. There is also tables and chairs for us to look at as well for the upstairs room.
Banquet Committee: Nothing to report
Equipment Committee: Nothing to report
Communications Committee: Jim Kennedy and Mauro met with Jerry Gorman and reviewed how to operate the website. Changes to the website must first be approved by a member of the Executive Committee, then passed to Jim Kennedy for posting.
Suggestion is to have an interactive outlook calendar posted on the website.
Nominations Committee: Nothing to report
New Business
a. Board agreed to review tarps and then vote at next meeting about a sponsorship sign for Pelican Pools.
b. Scheduling: Rick Russo is going to take the lead in organizing and creating our league baseball schedule.
c. Jim Kennedy will put together a field diagram for our parents to be posted on the web and handed out at a parent’s meeting.
d. Construction Update
i. Building cost: This includes everything but electric. Steve reviewed electrical issues, stair cases, restrooms, and paint.
ii. Steve needs a complete set of plans.
iii. Worst case scenario electric costs.
iv. Put the word out that we are in need electrical contractors to help with the building.
e. Agreed to write a letter on league stationary in an attempt to collect the volunteer fees not paid.
f. Ron Sutter has asked for a link on our website and in exchange will offer a discount to all North Howell Little League players who attend his camp. Stuart motioned to accept. Steve seconded. Board voted unanimously to accept.
g. Board appointed Keith Webber as commissioner for the JR and SR league. The board is going to put together a commissioner position description.
Action Plan Follow Ups
Put e-mail addresses on the website. Assigned to Chris Velardo and Jim Kennedy. Expected completion: at end of registration.
Change registration form to word format instead of PDF. Assigned to Jim Kennedy. Expected completion: ASAP.
Letter to Jeff Kaye: Assigned to Stuart and Mauro. Expected completion: ASAP.
Opening day update. Assigned to Steve West. Expected completion: Next scheduled board meeting.
Equipment Review: Assigned to Ray Wagner. Expected completion: Next 3 weeks.
Rules and by-laws: Assigned to Stuart and Kevin. Expected completion: Proposal to be presented at next board meeting.
Tables and Chairs. Assigned to Kevin. Expected completion: ASAP.
Outlook calendar on web. Assigned to Jim Kennedy. Expected completion: Jim to report back to board on process.
Commission position descriptions: Assigned to Kevin and Stuart. Expected completion: Next board meeting.
Adjournment
Stuart Rosenthal motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Jim Kennedy. Meeting adjourned at 9:21 PM
Minutes Submitted by: Stuart Rosenthal – League Secretary.