CITY OF TORRINGTON
FUESSENICH PARK PARTNERSHIP COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
JULY 26, 2011
Present: Brian Mattiello, Chairman; Paul Summers, Secretary; Gerry Carbone, Chris
Cook, Collin Good
Also present: Cleveland Fuessenich, Brett Simmons, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; (ex-officio members)
Not Present: Jennifer Ives-Groebl, Gary Mercier, Jack FitzGerald, Mary Coutant (all
excused)
1. Review of other Fundraising Activities: Brian indicated that the donation box was
still available for Titan games. The committee discussed having the box at the Main
Street Marketplace. Brian will report on what has been raised so far by the fundraising
letters. The committee also expects to join in a fundraising event later this year with the
Titans.
2. Park Update: Brett discussed that the estimate for replacement of the bleachers is
more costlier than originally thought. The committee discussed doing a project
that would have a more immediate impact on the Park. Several aesthetic ideas were
discussed including a new sound system. The committee also discussed other ideas for
the Park including replacing the right field bleachers with a lawn area. The committee
reaffirmed its desire to make expenditures for projects in the first year in the amount of
approximately $20,000. A meeting is scheduled for August with the Titans and the Parks
and Recreation to discuss capital projects and also payment to the committee for its share
of signage revenue.
3. Next Steps and Next Meeting: The committee will meet after the Titans and Park
and Recreation meeting. Members were encouraged to send out the rest of their
fundraising letters.
4. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr.
Carbone and passed unanimously at 6:40 pm.
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Paul Summers
Secretary
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