Meeting Minutes - POLL – June 10, 2018

PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Soltis):

·       No Report

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Gustkey) –

·       No Report

TREASURER’S REPORT (Harpster)–

·       Total @ $ (CNB)……$67,983.52

·       Cash @...... $250 +/-

·       Some bills / invoices outstanding / needing paid.

o   Bills totaling $15K +/- to pay.

VP LL REPORT (White)–

·       3 Month Recap with emphasis on the multiple issues we have been dealing with over the past 3 months involving, bulling, parent/grandparent behavior, SRLL Format, All Star Format, etc. Much needed discussion prior to next season. Needs path forward. Urged all All Star Coaches to engage their players and parents as we do not want any further issues moving into the All Star Season.

·       All Star Picks Completed, All Star Coaches Selected.

·       Year End Tournament was again a success, recommend doing this again for future seasons.

·       Reviewed Notes from PA District 5 Meeting this afternoon and made coaches aware that we still needed paperwork finalized for all district teams.

VP SRLL REPORT (Whitehead) –

·       No Report

VP ML REPORT (Guenot) –

·       All Star Pick were completed with the aid of Little League Coaches. Was very successful.

·       Format Changes were positive from 7/8’s a few 5/6 parents voiced their opinion but overall outlook was good.

FIELD MANAGER(S) REPORT (Stover) –

·       Need Field Dry (Board Approved Purchase of One (1) Full Pallett) Motion by White, 2^nd by Stover, unanimous vote to approve.

·       97 Bags of Field Dry was used this season. Need policy moving forward as many games used 6-10 bags…..prior policy was 3 bags….need to educate coaching staffs moving forward.

·       Osceola Needs Dirt

·       Senior League Field Needs Dirt

·       Discussed amount needed, Roughly 4 Triaxles for SRLL, 2 Triaxles for OM, 1 Triaxle for Minior….

·       Motion to approve the purchase of 7 Triaxles of Field Dirt and have Paul Somsky Spread, Amount not to exceed $6K. Motion made by DeSimone, Second by White…..unanimous vote to approve.

·       Stove will getting pricing and schedule ASAP for SRLL. Will look to do OM and Minor later in the Fall.

PLAYERS AGENT REPORT (Lamb) –

·       No Report

COACHES AGENT REPORT (DeSimone) –

·       3 Reg. Seasons Games Remain.

·       New Keys Have Been Issued to All Coaches. At completion of the Season All Coaches to Turn In Equipment and Keys to Joe D. if not coaching All Stars.

PURCHASING AGENT REPORT (Massung) –

·       All Star Uniforms Ordered. District Teams used Jay Matthews, Tournament Teams used Jims.

·       Looking at other options other than Jims for next season.

·       Books, Line Up Cards, Balls forthcoming for post season teams.

SAFETY OFFICER REPORT (Minarchick) –

·       No Report

CONCESSION REPORT (Couturiaux) –

·        All Stock Going to SRLL Concession

·       J.J. White will Coordinate with Nan on stock needed for District Games.

·       Nan will NOT be coming back next year as Concession Manager.

·       Tina Page ([email protected]) volunteered her services for next year and would be interested in helping.

·       Thoughts on analyzing Osceola Mills concession on menu…should just be more of a snack shack…

MISC/OTHER –

NEW –

• Larry Kolbe Jr. voice his displeasure with the lack of support from the board on the TJ/Debra Koptchak incident. Felt it was not dealt with in a timely manner. Prompted a discussion on how to hand these situations in the future and what can be done to prevent it. Standard policies given to parents at signups…etc.
• Larry Kolbe Sr. voice some concerns over some umpiring, feels umpires need evaluated prior to the start of the season. Suggest Umpire Clinic, Larry Kolbe would help. Reviews to happen at the end of the year.
• Looking into Tarps for the SRLL was discussed. Pros./Cons. Were discussed. Would like to see cost of tarps for major areas of the infield. Would pursue school to share in the cost if we decide to move forward.
• Discussion was had on the participation of kids on Travel Teams, specifically at the SRLL level as it has been very disruptive this year and in previous years. League needs to consider options to deal with this in the future seasons.

OLD –

·       Request for clarification……Rule(s) regarding runner / fielder obligations when there is a close play at a base / home plate.

·       New 15-run Rule not in rulebook.  Optional?  Mandatory?

·       SRLL & Jr. Legion rosters / alignment.

·       Capital Improvement Planning (Committee to be led by JJ White established at April meeting)

o   Previous Discussion…….OM dugout…….possible add-on / new arrangement involving open air benches extending down the lines from current dugouts and the entire area fenced in.  Add lockable doors to dugouts to address historical vandalism issues.

o   Previous Discussion……..CH Pressbox……demo current building (concern over safety hazards) and rebuild with pre-fab “box(es)” set on platform.

·       For Discussion / Vote:

o   The Board needs to discuss/ clarify Post Season Tournament Play…. How many tournaments POLL will pay for when we host a tournament and our team(s) participate.  Left open for discussion at the last meeting.

Motion to adjourn by………... White, 2^nd by DeSimon…..

Next meeting is scheduled for……….