MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 27, 2019

ATTENDANCE: All teams and at large representatives were present except the Vintage Boys representative.

TREASURER’S REPORT: David Greenberg reviewed the expenses including equipment and storage facilities needed for the season and the teams that have not submitted team dues as of this date.

ROSTERS: Al Cheli emphasized that a number of new players have been assigned, but there still are few that need to be assigned on teams. He will call managers to accommodate those players. Gene demonstrated what is needed on the roster form, the most important item is the date of birth for each player.

SCHEDULING: Frank Shapiro thoroughly explained the new schedule and how it was organized based on field availability. In addition, he demonstrated the analytics involved and the number of times a team plays at each field. The only minor change occurs on July 9^th when Brundage park is not available and two teams have to use Sussex Brundage Park and possibly the third team field at O’Connor.

A UNANIMOUS MOTION BY WAS MADE TO ADOPT THE 2019 SCHEDULE

RULES AND BYLAWS: Mike Michalisin and Bill Perlman presented a detail description of the proposed rule and bylaw changes. The Committee could not reach an agreement on a proposed rule suggested by Bob Failia, that” all second games in the Slocum Division begin with a 1-1 count” After extensive discussion, a vote was taken on a motion made by Sandy DiDormenico and seconded by Al Falco. The motion as stated, “ Second games start with a 1-1 count unless the managers involved agree to a full count” MOTION CARRIED. Another rule change/clarification involved the position of the short fielder. A motion was made by Al Cheli and seconded by Al Falco “that only the Short fielder position can change location on the playing field.” After discussion, MOTION CARRIED.

BYLAW CHANGE: Motion made by Al Falco and seconded by Al Cheli “The Commissioner has the authority to suspend, fine, or ban plyers from the League for inappropriate behavior on the field as stated in the Code of Ethics. MOTION CARRIED.

ALL RULE AND BYLAW CHANGES WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

1. Tentative Rosters due prior to the first game of April 23^rd

2. Signed waiver list due after the second game April 30^th. Managers can e-mail or mail them to Gene

NEXT MEETING: SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 8^TH AT THE RANDOLPH DINER STARTING AT 9:30 A.M