HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_12_05 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2017
PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman
Dr. Robert Morello
Nathalie Orans
William Paonessa
Rita Plansky
Terry Rainaldi
Susan Sigel
ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation
Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison
Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting held at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink was called to order at 7:25 P.M. by
Chairman Druker.
ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES:
On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Morello, the Meeting
Minutes of November 14, 2017 were unanimously approved.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE:
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. A Thank You letter was received from Mrs. Meredith Pollack. Mrs. Pollack's child
participated in our Edible Creations Program and he absolutely loved the
program and the instructors.
2. A Thank You e-mail was received from Mrs. Aimee Carino. Mrs. Carino's
children participate in our House League Hockey Program and her two children
truly love playing at the Hommocks Ice Rink this year. Mrs. Carino is very happy
with the program and couldn't be more grateful for them to have the opportunity
to play with these fantastic coaches.
PROGRAMS:
Ms. Fisher reported the following:
1. The House League Hockey program has an enrollment of 107 as of November
30th.
2. Session 3 of skating school registration begins on December 11th.
3. The December Ice Rink Calendar is enclosed for your information.
4. The Kids and Adult Paint Night Program took place on Friday, December 1st with
36 participants enrolled.
5. Many fall programs are concluding in the next week. The winter session of
programs will begin in January.
Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2017 — Page 2
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED:
6. The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Toy Drive will be held on Sunday,
December 10th.
7. Groupon sales to date are at $1,710. This money is being deposited into the
Rink General Admissions revenue account.
8. Our 2017 tennis programs had a total enrollment of 508 participants. Last year
we had a total enrollment of 532 participants.
9. A copy of the new "Hommocks Happenings" flyer was enclosed for informational
purposes. The Ice Rink will be hosting a Winter Festival on Sunday, January
28th and have scheduled several "Skate with a Character" dates on Sundays.
10.Santa will be at the ice rink on Sunday December 24th from 12:00 - 2:30 pm.
11.The General Admission for the Thanksgiving weekend totaled $14,515. Last
year revenues totaled $14,566.
12.Ladies Bingo was held on November 17th with 120 ladies enrolled.
13.The Learn to Play Hockey Program co-sponsored with the NY Rangers is fully
enrolled with 65 participants. This program will begin on January 6th.
14.The Carpino-Steffens Fields were aerated, seeded and fertilized on November
20th. The fields will be closed until April.
15.The ice rink walkway has been decorated for the season with snowflakes. Rob
and his staff did an incredible job decorating the facility.
16.The new TV monitor that will be used for locker-room assignments has been
installed over the lobby doors. A second monitor has yet to be hung up in the
back of the rink but will be completed in the near future. A photo is enclosed.
17.The new speakers have been installed in the rink lobby.
18. Invoices will be sent out to the Mamaroneck School District and Larchmont Jr.
Soccer League for reimbursement of their share of the field maintenance costs.
19.We will be moving forward with the expansion of the ice rink concession area.
This capital improvement project has been approved for $40,000. Plans are
being drawn up and the construction phase will be put out to bid.
20.The other capital improvements planned for 2018 will include purchasing a new
shade awning for the Hommocks Playground Camp and installing new roof
shingles on the building at Memorial Park.
21.According to our consultant, Jay Reichgott, the Kayak launch study is almost
complete and I hope to share this information at the next meeting.
22.We are looking into a new software system to help with on-line camp registration.
CampDoc will allow parents to complete the mandatory camp application forms
on-line during their registration process. Currently, parents must complete a
paper form and return it to the Recreation Department Office.
TEEN TRAVEL CAMP REFUND POLICY:
Vicky Laoutaris, Recreation Supervisor has requested a new Refund Policy for Teen
Travel Camp be approved for this coming camp season. This new refund policy has
been proposed:
• Request for refunds will be approved when received in writing directly to the
Superintendent of Recreation and received in the Recreation Department Office
prior to the established Teen Travel Camp deadline. A 10% administrative fee
will be charged. Online Registration Convenience fees are not refundable.
• All approved refunds will follow the Town Finance Department's bill payment
schedule.
• After the established camp deadline, no refunds will be issued unless the Town is
able to fill the vacancy.
After further discussion and review, Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner
Paonessa, made a motion to approve the new Teen Travel Camp Refund Policy as
recommended. All in favor.
Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2017 — Page 3
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED:
2018 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DATES:
On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, the Commission
unanimously adopted the following meeting dates for 2018.
January 9th
February 20th
March 20th
April 17th
May 8th
June 12th
July 10th
August 7th*
September 11th
October 16th
November 13th
December 11 th**
* Location To Be Determined
** At The Hommocks Park Ice Rink
All meetings will begin at 7:15 P.M. in the Senior Center, 1288 Boston Post Road in
Larchmont, except where noted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by
Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 P.M.