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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_08_05 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 5, 2014 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Robert Morello William Paonessa Rita Plansky Susan Sigel EXCUSED: Nathalie Orans Terry Rainaldi ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Stephen Altieri, Town Adminstrator Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary Joanne Aquilino, Recreation Supervisor Maria Ellin, Camp Monroe Director Pam Triano, Camp Chatsworth Director Charlene Farrell, Camp Chatsworth Assistant Director Bruno Duarte, Hommocks Playground Director Margaret Waltz, Hommocks Playground Assistant Director This special meeting, held at Carlyn's Cove Restaurant, 2118 Boston Post Road was called to order at 6:20 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Morello, the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2014 were unanimously approved as corrected. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Due to inclement weather, 1 of the 4 Outdoor Concerts in Memorial Park had to be rescheduled. Sponsorships this year for the concerts totaled $6,900. 2. The first ice rental at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink is scheduled for September 8t". The rink is scheduled to open to the public on October 5t" 3. The 2014/2015 Fall-Winter Recreation Brochure has gone to the printer and is scheduled to be out to residents the week of August 11t". Program registration is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 25t" 4. The pool will be opening to the public at 11:00 am starting Monday, August 11th since camps have ended. 5. The pool will be closed Friday, August 8' due to a scheduled electrical power shutdown by Con Edison. 6. The First Annual Invitational Swim Meet was a huge success. There has been expressed interest in hosting this event again next year. 7. Work has begun on the 2015 budget. Budget discussions will most likely be held at the September 9th commission meeting. 8. The pool will be closed September 2'—7t"for post summer cleaning. 9. Landtek is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd to aerate, overseed, topdress and fertilize. The tent is scheduled to come down on Thursday, August 21st 10. The repairs to the rubber play surface at Memorial Park have been completed. The drinking fountain and park signage will also be replaced. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 11. Now that camp is coming to an end, Rob Lunde and his staff can finish up all the additional improvement projects at the Ice Rink 12. A RFP (Request For Proposal) has been sent out for all new rink exterior signage and we still plan to install a video surveillance system at the Ice Rink. ADDITIONAL 2014- 2015 FALL/WINTER FEES: Team Barracuda $185/Session On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the fee request was unanimously approved. EVALUATION OF 2014 CAMP SEASON: Camp Monroe: Mrs. Maria Ellin, Director of Camp Monroe, stated that her 97 campers had a wonderful time this summer. The camp day is broken into 7, thirty minute periods. Daily activities include: arts & crafts, sprinkler, snacks, playground and lunch. Special events included: visits by the Town of Mamaroneck Police and Fire Departments and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as well as Parent Visiting Day, Crazy Hair Day,Treasure Hunt Day, Summer Birthday Party, Field Day, Art Show and the end of camp Ice Cream Social. Parent Comments: • Allow parents to pay for pizza all at once instead of weekly. • It would be nice if hiking were added to the activities. • I love Monroe for the fact that it is more of a traditional camp. The kids are outside more which is what summer is all about. • Cell numbers or main number of Camp Director should be available in case of emergency. Mrs. Ellin recommended that: • To improve traffic on Weaver Street, she would strongly suggest improved signage such as (reduce speed, be prepared to stop, etc.) and other traffic control measures such as flashing lights. Thank you to: • Joanne Aquilino for getting whatever was asked for. • Jill Fisher for visiting and checking to see how things were going. • Recreation Commission Members for your support throughout the year which has made a difference on the new outlook at Camp Monroe. • Michael Orchanian for making sure that the facility is clean and safe. • Office staff for typing newsletters and final report. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 - Page 3 EVALUATION OF 2014 CAMP SEASON CONTINUED: Final Comments: Mrs. Ellin thanked Haydee Colon for all of the help given this year. She also thanked the Unit Leaders and Counselors for all their hard work. "It has been a pleasure working for the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department". Camp Central: Ms. Pam Triano, Director of Camp Central informed the Commission that Camp Central enjoyed another successful summer. The Central School site was wonderful location this year. The camp day is divided into 25 minute periods. Daily activities include: fitness, music, arts & crafts, water play, playground, snack time and story time. Special events included: visits from the Town of Mamaroneck Police and Fire Departments and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as well as Special Fridays (Crazy Hat Day, Ice Pop Day, Carnival Day and the end of Camp Sing-A- Long). Parent Comments: Pros • Parent's liked the change in start time from 9:00 to 9:15 am. • Parent's liked the drop off and pick up. • Loved the specials on Wednesdays. • Interaction with friends. Cons • Parents want the kids to go on trips and swimming. • Better snacks. • Curbside pickup for Lunch Bunch. • Introduce tennis to the children. Thank you to: • Joanne Aquilino for always being there. She's the best! • Jill Fisher for visiting camp and checking to see if anything was needed. • My Staff and my assistant Charlene for all they do to make this camp run so well. • The office staff for all their help. Ms. Triano was happy to have had another safe and successful summer and looks forward to another camp year in 2015. Hommocks Playground: Mr. Bruno Duarte, Director of the Hommocks Playground stated that he and his staff were given the responsibility of keeping 334 campers safe and active. The camp day was comprised of 6, forty five minute blocks. Activities include: arts & crafts, dance, sports, swimming, game area, black top, field time, tent, sprinklers/slip and slide, cafeteria and gym. These activities change depending on the day. Special events included: Tie Dye Day, Pinata Day, Playland Trip, Crazy Hat Day, Day Rock, Ice Pop Day, Camp Olympics, Camp BBQ, Talent Show, Counselor Talent Show, My 3 Sons Trip, Dance Parties,Treasure Hunt, Pizza Day Fridays, Carnival Day, Halloween Day and Counselor Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 - Page 4 EVALUATION OF 2014 CAMP SEASON CONTINUED: Hommocks Playground continued: Games. Hommocks Playground was also visited by the Town of Mamaroneck Police and Fire Departments and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Parent Comments: • Keep the tent! • My kids actually preferred the tent situation. • I thought the emails were beneficial and better than the paper correspondence. • More BBQ's. • Loved the entire experience. • If extended day was more affordable, I'm sure more families would use it. Now it costs more than the camp itself. • I thought the organization was superb. • I was very impressed, you did a great job. • Everything was fabulous. • Email was great. • Great, very personable, friendly, welcoming. • Bring back DJ Bruno. Recommendation: • The tent— have it back for next year. • Tables around the rink for lunch. • More trips. • More special entertainers. • Night time family events. • Keep up with the emails. • A playground. • A printer for the camp office. • Thank you to: • Joanne Aquilino for another season in the books and once again we have been lucky to have you to guide us and motivate us to always become better. We didn't have the rink or TJ but we were still able to have a very successful year. Thank you for all of your help. • Margo, after 19 years together we finally ran the show. Thank you for your help. • Thank you to the office staff at the Recreation Department. Thank you for all the hard work you do every day to keep our camp going. Final Thought: The Hommocks Playground camp continues to grow and improve. I am excited to say that we have accomplished our personal goal of sending campers home safe and tired. I look forward to another successful summer in 2015. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Chariman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.