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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_10_06 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 6, 2009 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Amy Siskind ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator EXCUSED: Robert Morello William Paonessa Mary Ellen Faulkner CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Siskind, the Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2009 were unanimously approved as corrected. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Registration for fall/winter programs began on September 14th 2. The Hommocks Park Ice Rink opened for public skating on September 27th 3. Skating School registration began on September 21st. Currently there are 143 participants registered. 4. As of October 1st, the Memorial Park Tennis Court attendant will no longer be on duty. All tennis programs will have concluded for the year by October 15th 5. Swim Lesson programs have a total enrollment of 105 children. 6. As previously requested by the Commission, the Recreation Department is now accepting credit card payments with registrations by mail. 7. Due to the inclement weather, some maintenance work still needs to be performed at the outdoor pools before they are closed for the season. This work includes re-grouting tiles around both pools and repainting the grates around the training pool. 8. The pool lawn is scheduled to be aerated, fertilized and re-seeded within the next few weeks. 9. As of September 30th, 9 non-resident pool permits have been sold (7 Family and 2 Individual) for additional revenue totaling $3,485. 10. An arrangement has been worked out again this season with the Badger Swim Team for use of the Hommocks Pool. Badger will be using the pool on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 11. The past two pool invoices are still be negotiated with the Mamaroneck School District. Supporting documentation has not been received. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes October 6, 2009 - Page II SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 12. Richard Ward, the architect conducting the Ice Rink Feasibility Study, would like to make another visit to the rink. The first draft should be completed by mid- October. This delay could negatively impact budget preparation for 2010. 13. The projects in and around the rink are progressing well and the improvements are getting rave reviews by the public. The landscaping work is also underway along the outside of the building. 14. The Town Board authorized the purchase of the new Zamboni Ice Resurfacing machine at their September 16th meeting. According to the contract, the machine is to be delivered within 260 calendar days from this date. 15. The Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association would like to install a skate sharpening machine at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. This arrangement would be set up similar to the existing agreement with Slap Shot Café, in which the booth would run independently of the Town but a monthly rental fee would be paid. The biggest benefit would be to offer a service that the Town is not able to provide due to the resources required. 16. A presentation was given to the Town Board on September 16th by the New York Power Authority regarding the facility audit. There are some very exciting opportunities that are being considered for the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. The Town has applied for a grant of$800,000 to be used to retrofit the ice rink with this new energy efficient equipment. An answer about the grant is expected by mid October. PROPOSED 2010 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET: Ms. Fisher reviewed the Proposed 2010 Recreation Department Budget. General Recreation:Full time salaries increased by the contracted annual union percentage and the 25% salary allocation for the Senior Recreation Leader has been moved to the pool budget. The two major changes in the General Recreation line was removing dollars from the Conference line and miscellaneous trips which saved $4,000. Pool: Full time salaries were increase by the contracted annual union percentage. Additional $8,500 was added to the part time salaries lines, mainly to cover the two weeks of additional operation over the spring break. The largest salary addition was the additional $35,475 added to re-allocate funds so that 100% of the Senior Recreation Leader's salary is now in the pool budget. The pool maintenance was increased by $35,000 for the anticipated pool invoice from the Mamaroneck School District. Ice Rink: Full time salary allocations to be increased by contracted annual union percentage. Miscellaneous part time positions were reduced saving approximately $10,000. Contractual Expenses were decreased in several lines including: operating supplies and program operating supplies. However, electricity costs have risen and an additional $12,000 is needed to cover projected costs for 2010. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes October 6, 2009 - Page III PROPOSED 2010 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET CONTINUED: Youth Programs: Full time salary allocations to be increased by contracted annual union percentage. However, $5,660 was removed out of the full time salaries for the Senior Recreation Leader and moved to the pool. The Teen Travel Camp line was reduced by $9,500 due to plans to continue to operate with one Town owned bus. Adult Programs: Full time salary allocations to be increased by contractual annual union percentage. However, $5,660 was removed from the full time salaries to the pool. Due to the addition of a new successful Zumba fitness program, $26,500 was added to the Program Clinic Instruction line to cover contractual service payments. Playground & Recreation: Part time salary increases were minor. Only $500 was (Memorial Park) added to this line. The only other significant change was $800 decrease in the water line. Rain sensors to the sprinkler system have helped in reducing water consumption. JT Youth Project: Full time salaries were increased by the contracted annual union (Teen Center) percentage. Program operating expenses were decreased by $1,000 due to the reduction in the number of dances being planned that are co- sponsored with the Village of Mamaroneck. Revenue: Revenue has been increased for every line with the exception of Skating School, which will remain the same. We are proposing an additional $103,500 in revenue for 2010. CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE: Chairman Druker asked Mr. Altieri about the status of the resolution regarding Hampshire Country Club. Mr. Altieri stated that it would be discussed by the Board the following evening and warned the Commission of the need to be careful when looking at the property's certiorari value. Mr. Altieri stated it is worth the look, but advised that the capital expenses that would be needed should be considered into the overall decision. Any amount of work required would impact any overall profit or loss. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.