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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_06_18 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes June 18, 2002 The regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in Conference Room "A" of the Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Richard Conlan, Chairman Patricia Castellani James Druker William Paonessa Terry Rainaldi ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Valerie M. O'Keeffe. Town Supervisor Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Rob Lunde, Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Rosemary Dufficy Rita Plansky CALL TO ORDER Chairman Conlan called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Commissioner Druker, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the minutes of May 14, 2002 were approved as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Ms. Fisher presented requests from Co-Op Day Camp, KEEPS and TEACCH for use of the Hommocks Pool for their summer programs. On a motion by Commissioner Castellani, seconded by Commissioner Druker the Commission unanimously approved these requests. Ms. Fisher announced that the Hommocks Pool re-opened on Saturday, June 15`h HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager, Rob Lunde presented to the Commission a detailed ice rink analysis. He noted that the budget does not include depreciation, employee benefits or liability insurance. Commissioner Paonessa asked if funds should be allotted for capital improvements. Mr. Altieri stated that type of allocation is at the Recreation Commission's discretion. Councilman Odierna inquired if the Ice Rink Trust Fund could be used for improvements. Mr. Altieri stated it could but it would be better used for long term benefits such as concrete flooring, refrigeration, etc. Councilman Odierna than asked who would decide how to spend this Fund. Mr. Altieri said the ultimate authority lies with the Town Board. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Minutes June 18, 2002 - Page 2 Mr. Lunde stated that the Rink is doing very well and feels people enjoy coming to the Hommocks Ice Rink but the Town should continue to try to improve the facility. Resident use is down, but non resident use continues to grow. Chairman Conlan asked about the Friday night resident session. Mr. Lunde answered that the Friday night resident session has not been successful. He would like to change to Friday night scheduled public session to start at 7:15 P.M. and end at 9:15 P.M. then rent the rest of the evening to Mamaroneck High School. Mr. Lunde would also like to eliminate the Wednesday public session and sell that ice to the Rye Figure Skating Club for the entire season. Chairman Conlan asked him to put his proposals in writing for the July Commission meeting. Mr. Lunde would also like ice rental charges to increase. Commissioner Druker suggested an increase for the Mamaroneck School District. Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that the rate was controlled by a contract between the Town and Board of Education. Commissioner Druker feels that the School District should pay the same as the Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association. Chairman Conlan suggested the contract be renegotiated . Ms. Fisher and Mr. Altieri will look into this. Mr. Lunde also suggested that Figure Skating Lessons be increased by $5.00 per session. The Commission thanked Mr. Lunde for all his work. TOWN SUPERVISOR VALERIE MOORE O'KEEFFE Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced resident Ivan Taub to the Commission. Mr. Taub is very concerned about the lack of playing fields in the Town and has brought his concerns to the attention of Supervisor O'Keeffe. Supervisor O'Keeffe will be organizing an Open Space Committee who she hopes will be able to suggest to the Town other options and places for playing fields. Mr. Taub stated there were two types of field needs - one for everyday play and one for travel teams. He feels there would not be a problem if the travel field were to be located outside of the Town. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked the Recreation Commission for assistance in providing the number of organizations, teams and individuals who use the fields located within the community. Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked the Commission for their continued hard work on behalf of the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck. SUMMER CONCERTS IN MEMORIAL PARK Councilman Odierna asked Supervisor O'Keeffe to clarify her position regarding soliciting sponsors for the Memorial Park Concert series. She stated that she would like only national businesses contacted for donations not local ones. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.