Tyler Sibley
Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project The Middlefield Dog Park Park 18 months from concept to completion: 6 months for Town (and Boy Scout) approvals 12 months of fundraising & construction Initial letter to First Selectman Jon Brayshaw Feb 18, 2008 Project plan approved by Boy Scouts May 29, 2008 Commission Meetings Attended: April 10th 2008 Park and Recreation April 15th 2008 Lake Beseck Association April 16th 2008 Inland Wetlands Commission April 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman April 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission May 8th 2008 Park and Recreation May 20th 2008 Conservation Commission June 17th 2008 Conservation Commission July 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman July 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning Fundraising: $1,718 Golf Tournament $1,359 Bus Trips $1,255 Holiday Wreath Sales $1,150 Old Homes Day Booth $590 Doggy Costume Contest $573 Doggy Photos With Santa $522 Lake Beseck Association Tag Sale $95 Doggy Swim Days $1,151 15 Collections Can Locations $10,387 Mailings (150 Individual Donations) 16 regular members of the Middlefield Dog Owner’s Group Over 50 people helped with fundraising and/or construction Over 1,100 hours were spent on the project Over 1 acre in size, over 1000 feet of 5 foot chain link fence,10 benches, 2 bulletin boards, 2 watering stations Phase I - Small Dog Area - Completed April 1, 2009 Phase II - Large Dog Area - Completed July 17, 2009 Each week dozens of dogs and dog owners visit and enjoy the park. |