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Montville commission approves 2025 capital priorities and fee schedules; sports requests noted
Summary
The commission approved its 2025 capital request list and park/program fee schedules and documented capital requests from local sports groups — including a $32,698.20 quote for wrestling mats and a $44,838.51 field groomer request deemed ineligible as a capital purchase.
The Montville Township Recreation Commission approved its 2025 capital requests and both the 2025 Park/Facility Fee Schedule and the 2025 Recreation Program Fee Schedule at the Jan. 8 meeting.
Commissioner Manfra moved to approve the submitted 2025 capital requests; Commissioner Whiteman seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Van Koppen moved to approve the 2025 Park/Facility Fee Schedule (seconded by Manfra) and Commissioner Manfra moved to approve the 2025 Recreation Program Fee Schedule (seconded by Whiteman); both fee motions were approved unanimously.
During discussion of capital priorities, commissioners reviewed a ranked list that included resurfacing/lining courts (required in early spring due to water-leak damage), replacement wrestling mats, pickleball court improvements and lighting, Camp Dawson turf, Community Park turf fields, field lighting across parks, and picnic tables/benches. Wrestling representatives requested assistance to purchase new mats; the minutes record a quote of $32,698.20 for mats at the Wrestling Barn. Montville Baseball/Softball Association requested a field-grooming machine with a quote of $44,838.51; staff noted that the township does not accept that as an eligible capital request because township-owned capital equipment can be used only by township employees.
The commission also approved December 2024 vouchers on a motion by Commissioner Manfra, seconded by Commissioner Moscone. Several facility repairs and upgrades were recommended for future capital planning, including Youth Center repairs, pathway lighting at Community Park, additional water fountains, playground drainage and gates, and consideration of replacing the Community Park pavilion roof.
