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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_12_14 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING December 14, 2004 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Pro Tem Stanly Kaufman Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Maura Devaney William Paonessa CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pro Tem Druker. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Plansky the meeting minutes of November 8, 2004 were unamiously approved as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Skating School registrations seem to be consistent with last year's. 2. Youth Hockey registration stands at 161, last year there were 164 participants. Since there are more non-resident registered this year than last year, revenue should be about the same. 3. Fall programs have, or are about to end. The winter sessions begin after the holidays. 4. Tennis programs have grown again this year. Youth programs have seen an increase in enrollment largely due to the Scooby Doo Introduction to Tennis program. Unfortunately this program has been discontinued by the Cartoon Network. The Recreation Department is currently investigating ways to continue this program. 5. The Department trip to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City was enjoyed by all who attended. 6. The Town Board toured the locker room facilities at the Hommocks Pool on December 1st Councilman Odierna informed the Commission that the Board does not feel that it will be necessary to demolish the locker rooms. They feel that a through cleaning and limited improvements (new bathroom fixtures, doors on changing rooms, etc.) should be made. The Town is committed to upgrading the locker rooms and also will contribute $500,000 toward the renovation of the pool. Ms. Fisher has asked the Town Administrator if the Commission will be expected to recoup these expenditures through user fees. He has informed her that, at this time it is not necessary. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes December 14, 2004 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 7. Rosters from the Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association have been received, which have 7 non-residents listed as participants. An invoice has been forward to the Association for $1,050. 8. Due to the enrollment numbers in the Youth Hockey Program, groups have been consolidated, so that Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8:50 P.M. and Saturdays from 7:40 to 8:50 A.M. could be available for rentals. The Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association has reserved the Wednesday evening slot. As of this date the Saturday morning one is still available. 9. Westchester Country has submitted a bid for the 2007 Empire State Games. If they are successful, they have expressed an interest in having the Hommocks Park Ice Rink as one of the sites for a competition. If the County is successful the Town will then sit down with County Officials regarding the details. The Recreation Commission will be kept informed. 10. As requested at last month's meeting, prices have been obtained for area spraygrounds/splashpools. • Village of Mamaroneck at Harbor Island 40' x 50' splashpool $166,00 • Town of Yorktown Actual water playground $400,00 Funds have been appropriated in the 2005 Town Budget for a feasibility study regarding installation of a sprayground at the Homocks. RECREATION COMMISSION 2005 MEETING CALENDAR: On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Kaufman the 2005 meeting dates were unanimously approved as follows: January 11th February 8th March 8th April 12th May 10th June 14th July 12th *August 2nd September 13th October 11 to November 8th December 13th Recreation Commission meetings are held in Conference Room "A" of the Mamaroneck Center at 7:30 P.M. *Annual meeting with Summer Camp Staff - time and place to be determined. CHAIRMAN PRO TEM UPDATE: Chairman Pro Tem Druker requested that Ms. Fisher provide the Commission with a 5 to 10 year study of program/facility subsidies. She will gather this information and report back to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded Commissioner Plansky, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.