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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_12_11 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 11 , 2018 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman William Paonessa Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Susan Sigel ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Vicky Laoutaris, Recreation Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Nathalie Orans CALL TO ORDER: The meeting held at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink was called to order at 7:20 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018 were unanimously approved. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. A Thank You letter was received from Ms. Katie Darcy. Ms. Darcy's child is participating in our Recreation House Hockey Program and he absolutely loves the program. 2. A letter was received from Ms. Melissa Horlick. Ms. Horlick expressed her disappointment at the Recreation Commission's decision to cancel the Monday freestyle session at Hommocks Park Ice Rink. Ms. Horlick is asking the Recreation Commission to consider reinstating this freestyle session next year. After further discussion, the Recreation Commission has asked Rob Lunde, Ice Rink Manager and Alana Kelton, Skating School Director to make a presentation at the April meeting to re-evaluate the best usage of this ice time. 3. A letter of request was received from Mr. Hugues O'csay, Athletic Director for the French American School of New York requesting pool usage at the Hommocks Pool on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 — 8:00 pm during the winter season for a newly formed swim team. Ms. Fisher stated that they could no longer rent out the pool to outside groups; therefore, the school district would need to approve this request. Ms. Fisher stated that they could provide space during this time since the Badger Swim Team is in the pool already on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 — 7:00 pm. If the district approves this request, the Town would receive a reduced pool rental rate during this time. On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, the Commission unanimously agreed to allow the Town to share pool time with the French American School on a one season trial basis. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes December 11, 2018 — Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. The Recreation House Hockey program has an enrollment of 102. Last year at this time we had 107. 2. Session 2 of skating school will conclude on December 21st with 220 participants. Session 3 of skating school registration begins on December 17th. 3. The December Ice Rink Calendar is enclosed for your information. 4. The Paint Party with Nando and Paint Escape programs took place on Friday, November 30th. 5. Many fall programs are concluding in the next week. The winter session of programs will begin in January. 6. The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Toy Drive will be held on Sunday, December 16th. 7. A character skate was held on December 2nd. Chase from Paw Patrol was skating with kids. 8. Groupon sales to date are at $1,230. This money is being deposited into the Rink General Admissions revenue account. Last year at this time our sales were $1,710. 9. Our 2018 tennis programs had a total enrollment of 567 participants. Last year we had a total enrollment of 528 participants. 10.The Ice Rink will be hosting our 2nd Annual Winter Festival on Sunday, January 27th. 11.The General Admission at the ice rink for the Thanksgiving weekend totaled $15,491. Last year revenues totaled $14,516. 12.Ladies Bingo was held on November 16th with 115 ladies enrolled. 13.The Carpino-Steffens Fields were aerated, seeded and fertilized on November 19th. The fields will be closed until April. 14.The ice rink has been decorated and the walkway has snowflakes on the pathway for the season. Rob and his staff did an incredible job decorating the facility. 15.The reconstruction of the locker rooms and showers at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink has been reviewed by the Town Board. This project will be included in the 2019 Capital Project schedule however, the Town Board would like the project re-evaluated to reduce the total cost. Ms. Fisher will keep the Commission updated on this matter. 16.The proposed improvements to the outdoor Hommocks Pool Complex have been reviewed by the Town Board. This project has been deferred at this time. Ms. Fisher will keep the Commission updated with alternative opportunities. 17.The new full-time position at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink has been approved but postponed until September 2019 as a cost savings measure. 18.Mrs. Jennifer Pollak, Aquatic Director has announced she and her husband Wayne are expecting their second child in April. 19.The Ice Rink Concession Expansion project is going out to rebid with the hope of getting a better price that will fall into the budget. Ms. Fisher will keep the Commission updated on this matter. REQUEST TO RENAME PRESCHOOL CAMP: A Letter of Request has been received from Ms. Vicky Laoutaris, Recreation Supervisor to rename the Preschool Camp to Camp Rockingstone. All in favor. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes December 11, 2018 — Page 3 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 2019 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DATES: On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the Commission unanimously adopted the following meeting dates for 2019. January 8th February 5th March 12th April 9th May 14th June 11th July 9th August 6th* October 1st November 12th December 10th** * 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 Sigel, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.