HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015_02_10 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2015
PRESENT: James Druker
Robert Morello
William Paonessa
Rita Plansky
Terry Rainaldi
Susan Sigel
EXCUSED: Nathalie Orans
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 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 Commissioner Rainaldi, the
Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2015 were unanimously approved.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE:
Ms. Fisher reported the following:
1. Session 4 of skating school has begun with 373 enrolled. Last year we had 402
enrolled.
2. A copy of the February Hommocks Park Ice Rink Calendar of Events is enclosed.
3. A copy of the January 2015 and 2014 Rink General Public skating admission
numbers is enclosed.
4. Many of our winter aquatic programs are currently underway with the following
enrollment numbers:
Bubble Babies 12 Seahorses 16
Swim Lessons 81 Dolphins 27
Lifeguarding 5
5. Many of our winter programs are underway, including Dancing, Mommy & Me
Music & Movement, Singing, Sewing, Art, Zumba, Early Morning Swim and
various fitness classes.
6. The February 8th session of Paint Escape was a success with 40 enrollees.
7. Our Groupon deal was a huge success again this year. It has generated over
$15,000 since October, 2014.
8. A copy of the January 9th edition of The Journal News highlighting local ice rinks
is enclosed.
9. Our shared maintenance man Mike Gibson will return to us on March 1st
10.The Mamaroneck Review ran an article on January 3rd announcing that
Tuckahoe was building a studio size ice rink.
11.The new heating units on the beam detectors were install at the ice rink on
February 3rd
12.A new piece of glass for the ice rink viewing room has been ordered from a new
company. It should be delivered in about 2 weeks.
13.The new cash register system at the ice rink has been installed. It will be able to
generate more specific reports.
14.
Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
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SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED:
2014 CAPITAL PROJECTS:
We have begun working on oue 2015 Capital Projects. We will be start looking for
additional quotes for the following projects:
• Rehabilitation of Mushroom Pool at Hommocks $9,700
• Replacement of Controllers — Outdoor Pool $4,000
• Replacement of FIBAR Material — Sheldrake Playground $5,300
• Replacement of Pole Tent — Hommocks Camp $10,000
• Installation of LED Fixtures — Exterior of Ice Rink $11,000
2015 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES:
The 2015 Scholarship guidelines will remain the same as last year. The total amount of
aid distributed will not exceed $8,000. On a motion by Commissioner Plansky,
seconded by Commissioner Morello, the request was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by
Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the meeting adjourned at
7:40 P.M.