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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_11_11 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 11, 2014 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Robert Morello William Paonessa Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Susan Sigel ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Nathalie Orans Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER: The meeting held in the VFW Lodge, 1288 Boston Post Road was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Morello, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2014 were unanimously approved as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Session 1 of Skating School concluded on November 7th with an enrollment of 210. Last year's enrollment was at 200. 2. Session 2 of Skating School classes began on November 9th with an enrollment of 324. Last year we had 287 enrolled. 3. The House League Hockey program started November 1st with a current enrollment of 99. 4. The Ice Rink's general attendance numbers are on target. 5. Session 1 of Tot/Youth Swim Lessons participation numbers are similar to last years. 6. The Men's Basketball program is averaging $240/night in revenue. 7. Our new youth program, Fashion Design and Sewing for Your Doll is fully enrolled with 13 participants. 8. Springboard Diving has 9 enrolled and Scuba has 10 enrolled for the fall session. 9. Magic and Aviation programs were offered on Veteran's Day with both programs being fully enrolled. 10.The Adult Triathlon program is in its 3rd year with 18 participants. 11.Our Groupon.com deal was so successful last year that it is running again this year. 421 Groupons have been sold to date for $3,720. 12.The Future Rangers program in cooperation with the NY Rangers had 20 enrolled. Certificates and Jerseys were given to each participant. 13.Aqua Zumba and Aqua Jog have 22 participants. 14.A copy of the Free Style Skating flier was enclosed for discussion and review. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 11, 2014 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 15.The Carpino-Steffens Fields are scheduled to be aerated, top-dressed, seeded and fertilized on November 24th. The fields will then be closed until the beginning of April, 2015. 16.The Memorial Park Tennis Courts and park building have been winterized, closed and locked up for the winter. 17.The Recreation budget was presented on October 24th. The Town Board is considering adding back in additional pool hours on Friday evenings. 18.The Recreation staff is currently working on the 2015 Spring/Summer brochure. 19.Work has resumed at the ice rink. A new American Flag was hung inside the arena. The next big project is to finish renovations to the back bathrooms. 20.New doors were installed in the foyer, old Zamboni garage and four locker rooms at the Ice Rink. 21.New rope lighting for Friday Night skate session has been ordered. 22.The new front awning for the Ice Rink has been ordered and will be installed by the end of November. 23.On November 3rd, Mike Gibson our maintenance employee, left our department and has returned to the Highway Department. 24.The new signs for Memorial Park have arrived and will be installed as soon as the Highway Department is able to assist us. 25.New cash registers for the Ice Rink have been ordered. The new registers will tie into our department's software system. This upgrade will allow for better tracking and reporting of attendance and revenue. 26.Steve Altieri, Jill Fisher, Dr. Robert Shaps, Mamaroneck Schools Superintendent and representative from the Village of Mamaroneck will meet on November 17th to discuss alternative municipal summer camp options. 27.Estimates were provided on rehabilitation of the Central School tennis courts. The estimates were well over $100,000. Most of the tennis programs have already been moved over to Memorial Park and the remaining programs are being evaluated to see if they too can be moved. After further discussion and review, Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, a motion was made to not pursue rehabilitating of the Central School courts. 28.The new rink sign posts were enclosed for review again. The Commission agreed to stay with the maroon color for the posts. After much discussion, the Commission passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION: WHEREAS the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission fully endorses the replacement of a new glass window that is broken in the Ice Rink lobby. This is a safety issue and the Commission has requested that the Town expedite getting the window fixed as soon as possible. 2015 CAMP FEES: The 2015 camp fee options were enclosed for reviewed. Jill Fisher recommended that the 2015 summer camp fees be increased. The Pre-School Camp and Camp Monroe will have a $10 per camper increase. This will generate approximately an additional $1,000 in revenue. The Hommocks Playground Camp will have a $25 per camper increase. This will help offset the cost of new picnic tables to be used during lunchtime as requested by parents. After further discussion and review, Commissioner Paonessa seconded by Commissioner Plansky made a motion to increase the 2015 camp fees as recommended. All in favor. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 11, 2014 - Page 3 NON RESIDENT 12 MONTH POOL PERMITS: With a loss of pool revenue in 2014, offering a 12 month non-resident pool permit has been raised for discussion. Currently, non-resident pool permits are valid from September to June only. This new pass would entitle Non Residents to use the pool facility year round. New fees for Non Residents will be reviewed. Further discussions were tabled until the December meeting. REQUEST FROM MARY PFENNIGWERTH: A letter was received from Ms. Mary Pfennigwerth requesting a full refund for her son Charlie Pfennigwerth who is enrolled in our Youth Hockey program. His new basketball schedule conflicts with his youth hockey schedule and he will be unable to attend any hockey games or practices. After further discussion and review, Chairman Druker seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, made a motion to grant a full household credit or a refund check less 10 % to the family. All in favor. REQUEST FROM JAY QUENVILLE: A letter was received from Mr. Jay Quenville, MYHA, Mite Cub Coach requesting a donation of one or two hours of ice time for the Sixth Annual "Turkey Shoot-Out Thanksgiving Tournament" to be held on Saturday, November 29th. After further discussion, Chairman Druker seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, made a motion to donate 2 hours of ice time to MYHA for this event. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Chairman Druker, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.