HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013_09_24 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
September 24, 2013
PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman
William Paonessa
Rita Plansky
Amy Siskind
Susan Sigel
EXCUSED: Robert Morello
Terry Rainaldi
ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation
Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison
Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting held in the V.F.W. Lodge, 1288 Boston Post Road, was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Chairman Druker.
ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES:
On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the
Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2013 were unanimously approved as submitted.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE:
Ms. Fisher reported the following:
1. Applications for the use of the Carpino-Steffens Fields have been approved for:
• Larchmont Junior Soccer League
• Mamaroneck Schools
• Westchester Soccer Club
2. Summit Soccer Camp enrollment was up this summer over last year with 94
enrolled. Net revenue was $6,225.
3. Mrs. Melissa Aversa e-mail to Ms. Fisher complimenting the office staff.
4. Tennis Camp enrollment was down this summer with 177 enrolled as compared
to 189 last year.
5. The Fall/Winter brochure and the Skating School brochure are out and
registration has started.
6. After September 30th, there will no longer be an attendant at Memorial Park
Tennis Courts. The courts will remain open without an attendant until the end of
October.
7. Fall Kayaking began on September 21st. Adult Kayaking was a big success with
9 enrolled and several more asking us to expand upon this program.
8. Registration for the first session of Skating School was held on Monday,
September 23rd. Public skating will start on Tuesday, October 1st
9. The Recreation website and Ice Rink website has been updated for the season.
10. The fall swim lessons will begin on Saturday, October 5th
11.The fall Golf program has 18 participants enrolled in this session.
12.The Future Rangers hockey program began on September 15th. Participants will
receive a jersey and Certificate of Completion.
13.The Try Hockey for Free Day will be held on October 5th
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14.Both dehumidifiers at the Ice Rink failed. Rob Lunde was able to repair one
dehumidifier with the parts from the second dehumidifier in time for the first ice
rental on September 9th
15.The main restrooms are currently under renovations.
16.Rob Lunde fractured a rib while working on the ice. He has been placed on light
duty.
17.The annual maintenance to the Carpino-Steffens Fields was completed on
Monday, August 26th
18.This summer, 5 full and 8 partial scholarships were awarded for a total of$4,244.
19.Mike Gibson is finishing up repairs to the benches at Memorial Park. He will
return to the Highway Department in November.
20.The outdoor pool complex has been closed up. Some needed maintenance work
is being done on the concrete stone walkways surrounding the outdoor pool
decking.
21.Again this season we will be working with Groupon on an ice rink coupon.
22.The Cut Hut will begin their fifth season at the ice rink.
23.Four companies submitted proposals for the new ESCO plan. The proposals
came back very competitive. BSS Architects will be reviewing the proposals first.
NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri has proposed new evening office hours for the
Recreation Department. Current hours are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings from
7pm to 9pm. Mr Altieri proposed keeping the office open from 4:30pm to 7pm. After
further discussion, the Recreation Commission suggested that if the hours were going
to be changed that the office should remain open until 7:30pm. On a motion by
Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Chairman Commissioner Siskind, the request was
unanimously approved.
2014 RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET:
Ms. Fisher reviewed the Proposed 2014 Recreation Department Budget.
EXPENSES:
General No major changes were made.
Recreation:
Pool: Pool salaries will increase for Swim Team coaches due to hiring additional
coaches as the program is growing.
Rink: Ice Rink salaries will decrease due to the Ice Rink closing during the
renovations. Spring Hockey will also be cancelled. The utilities bills for
the Ice Rink will be slightly lower due to the closure.
Youth: The number of contractual employees has increased to provide additional
programs. The Other Services line has been increased due to possible
relocation costs of the Hommocks camp next summer.
Adult: Program Clinic Instruction line has been decreased due to lower projected
enrollment numbers.
Memorial A small increase was made to the Miscellaneous Equipment line and
Park: Equipment Repairs/Maintenance line.
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REVENUE:
Adult: The Adult Program line has been decreased due to lower enrollment in
Zumba.
Youth: The Youth Program line has been increased due to additional programs
added.
Pool: A new revenue line for pool programs has been added separating it out
from pool admissions.
Rink Due to the planned closure, the Rink Concession line has been
Concession: decreased.
Hockey: Due to the planned closure, the Hockey line has been decreased.
Skating Due to the planned closure, the Skating School line has been decreased.
School:
ADJOURNEMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by
Commissioner Siskind, seconded by Chairman Druker, the meeting was adjourned at
8:35 P.M.