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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_07_09 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 9, 2002 The regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, July 9, 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 James Druker Rosemary Dufficy William Paonessa Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Mary Ellen Faulkner, Secretary EXCUSED: Patricia Castellani CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Conlan called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the minutes of June 18, 2002 were approved as amended. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that the Hommocks main pool closed on Tuesday, July 2nd and remains closed due to problems with the new filter system. The Board of Education is hopeful that a solution has been found and the pool will be able to reopen on Wednesday, July 10th. The Westchester County Board of Health must make the final decision on reopening the pool. Until the pool reopens, Ms. Fisher has secured Bonnie Briar Golf Club for Mamaroneck Swim Club practice. Due to the removal of the diving boards at the Hommocks Pool, Orienta Beach Club has been secured for diving practice and will remain there for the rest of the summer. Commissioner Druker asked the cost for these facilities. Ms. Fisher replied that Bonnie Briar is $187.50 per day and Orienta is $750.00 for the summer. Chairman Conlan inquired about the number of days the pool has been closed since it opened on June 15th. Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that it has been closed, completely or partially, 14 out of 25 days. Chairman Conlan asked if it has been proposed that the Town take over the operation of the Hommocks Pool. Mr. Altieri responded that it is something the Town Board and the Commission will have to study. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2002 - Page 2 Ms. Fisher then discussed the Field Usage Summary, provided by Mamaroneck School's Athletic Director, David McGuckin. The Commission would like to have Memorial Park and Lorenzen Field included. Ms. Fisher will do this and forward summary on to Town Supervisor Valerie O'Keeffe. HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK FEE SCHEDULE On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi the Commission unanimously approved a $.50 increase to all admission prices for the 2002-2003 skating season. On a motion by Commissioner Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the Commission unanimously approved raising the fee for Ice Skating Lessons $5.00. On a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Druker, the Commission unanimously approved raising the price of ice rentals to *$270.00 per hour for groups, $195.00 for the Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association and $180.00 per hour for the Mamaroneck School District. *The Commission authorized Ms. Fisher and Rob Lunde, Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager to discount this rate to $255.00 when they feel it is warranted. SPECIAL POOL FEES: YAI Residential Group Home located in the Rye Neck section of the Village of Mamaroneck has requested a special rate for the Hommocks Pool. Ms. Fisher suggested that the Commission allow these special needs residents to register at the Non Resident Senior Citizen rate of$80.00 per person. On a motion by Commissioner Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the Commission unanimously approved allowing the residents of the YAI Resident Group Home to register for the Hommocks Pool at the Non Resident Senior Citizen rate. This special rate will be subject to review every year. HOMMOCKS SWIMMING POOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Frank Dinger and Mr. Robert Heiss introduced themselves to the Commission as residents who are concerned about the Hommocks Pool and who have recently formed the Hommocks Pool Advisory Committee. They are particularly upset about the number of recent pool closings and the lack of communication from the Board of Education. They asked the Commission for their involvement and support and offered to keep the Commission informed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Druker the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M.