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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_04_18 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 18, 2017 PRESENT: James Druker Dr. Robert Morello Nathalie Orans William Paonessa Rita Plansky EXCUSED: Terry Rainaldi Susan Sigel Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The meeting held at the VFW Lodge was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Chairman Druker, the Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2017 were unanimously approved as amended. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. The enclosed letter was sent to all Early Morning Swim participants and Mr. David Samuelsohn, Coordinator of the Masters Swim Program, regarding the approved program fee schedule. Mr. Samuelsohn has expressed his concerns regarding the new fee structure. 2. Summer program registration is ongoing. Current registration numbers as of April 10th are as follows: Hommocks Playground - 386 Hommocks Extended Day - 80 Breakfast Club - 127 Central Pre School Camp - 104 Monroe Pre School Camp - 53 Swim Lessons - 156 Teen Travel - 59 3. Many of our spring programs are currently underway. 4. Spring Tennis programs will begin the third week of May. 5. Session 5 of Skating School began on March 21st with 266 enrolled. Last year at this time, we had an enrollment of 279 participants. 6. The April, May and June calendars for the Hommocks Park Ice Rink are enclosed for your information. There was an increase in attendance during the month of March. 7. A copy of the Fall/Winter House League Hockey Program survey results are enclosed for your review. We are pleased with this year's results and it appears that our extra efforts were well appreciated. 8. The Spring Hockey program began on Saturday, April 1st. Current enrollment is at 70 participants. Last year we had 52 participants enrolled at this time. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 18, 2017 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 9. The Live Action & Lego Flix program which was offered during spring break had 20 children enrolled in it. 10.The Ice Breaker Hockey Tournament will take place on April 27th —April 30th There will be 14 teams participating in this year's event. The net revenue will get deposited into the Ice Rink's Locker-Room Trust Fund. 11.The spring session of US Sports Institute programs are a success again this year with the following numbers: T-Ball Squirts 24 Parent and Me Sports 47 Total Sports Squirts 33 Soccer Squirts 60 Pre-Academy Soccer 15 Flag Football 7 12.The 3rd Annual 5K Run and Lil' Bunny Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd with 133 currently enrolled. Last year we had 145 enrolled at this time. 13.Currently, 8 scholarships have been received and are under review. 14.The spring maintenance on the Hommocks Fields was delayed until March 30th due to the blizzard. The opening date was delayed until April 10th 15.The Memorial Park Tennis Courts opened for play on April 1st. Repairs will need to be made to several bad areas on Court #1. Photos enclosed for review. 16.Recreation Department staff members have been busy recruiting and hiring employees for the various summer positions. It looks like it will be a challenging year trying to recruit high school and college aged students to work during the summer. LETTER OF REQUEST FOR POOL PERMIT REFUND FROM MS. ELISE M. YOUNG: A letter was received from Ms. Elise Young asking for a refund of$115 for a School Year Senior Citizen Pool Permit that was purchased for her father, Mr. E. Roger Hotte on September 21, 2016. Unfortunately, Mr. Hotte passed away suddenly on October 8, 2016, just three weeks after she purchased the permit. Mr. Hotte was never able to use the pool. Chairman Druker made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Commissioner Morello. All in favor. LETTER OF REQUEST FROM MS. SANDY KORKATZIS, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION: A letter was received from Ms. Sandy Korkatzis, Superintendent of Recreation, Village of Mamaroneck requesting permission to offer instructional swim lessons during their approved time and space at the Hommocks Pool during their camp time. Ms. Korkatzis was informed of the current town policy which prohibits non-authorized instructors from teaching at a Town owned facility. Ms. Korkatzis stated in her letter dated April 5, 2017 that the Village would not make a profit from these lessons and that they would supply their own Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguards. After further discussion, Chairman Druker, put the request out for a vote before the Commission. The Commission voted 4 to 1 to allow the Village of Mamaroneck to offer swim lessons for their campers this summer only, under established guidelines. This request will be subject to review at the end of the summer. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 18, 2017 - Page 3 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: PRESENTATION FROM MR. STEVE MOSER, TOWN OF MAMARONECK SUSTANABLILITY COLLABORATIVE: Mr. Steve Moser made a presentation outlining a new Safe Biking Initiative within the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Moser's PowerPoint presentation outlined a series of potential bike routes throughout the Town with emphasis being placed on routes to schools and train stations. Mr. Moser stated that due to the fact that several of the streets identified in this initiative are State and County owned, that several levels of government would need to be involved. The Recreation Commission provided personal feedback and agreed to provide future input if this initiative progresses. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.