January 8, 2024 Work Session

Mayor James M. Jaroszynski
Trustee Anthony Cavallaro
Trustee Timothy Dunn
Trustee Alan Gustafson, Jr.
Trustee Annette Miller

Gregory Peterson, Attorney-excused
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Paula Spunaugle, Treasurer

The work session meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding. 

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Dunn, Trustee Cavallaro, Trustee Miller and Mayor Jaroszynski were all present.

Visitors

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALLCOMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWED AT A LATER TIME.

Pickleball Presentation by John Mora of JM Pro Court & Surface Solutions

John Mora of JM Pro Court started his presentation by noting that globally, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world and has impacted his company tremendously installing 80-100 pickleball courts per year from 8-9 courts per year 5 years ago. The information provided to the board showed a court layout and approximate costs based on the square footage given. There would be 6 regulation-sized pickleball courts. The biggest part of the project would be removing existing fence posts and installing pickleball posts. Fixed posts are the best option for municipalities versus portable posts and are required to host pickleball tournaments.

In his opinion, the most cost-effective plan would be to repair the existing courts versus having the courts milled and repaved. His machine would dig into each crack about ¼”, and each crack will be covered with a patch of about 14” with a fiberglass mesh. Then they would roll over the entire court, a new surface of fiberglass before it is coated. The company guarantee is 5 years, but the fiberglass mesh is designed to be there for 15-20 years.

Mayor Jaroszynski thanked John Mora for the information and the board will review and discuss the information for consideration.

Visitor Comments

Steve Garvey, Falconer resident commented after the presentation that he thinks the idea of pickleball courts are a great idea and even better if you can make it a multi-use surface. He thanked the board for pursuing the idea.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the work session at 5:55 p.m.  Ayes: All, Nays: None.  Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk