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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_11_11 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 11, 2008 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Maura Devaney Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Amy Siskind ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: William Paonessa Robert Morello 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 Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Devaney, the Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2008 were unanimously accepted as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. A request has been received for a donation to Murray Avenue School's Winter Whirl. A certificate has been sent donating one adult and one youth seasonal skating pass to the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. 2. Session 2 of Skating School has a total of 354 participants registered. 3. The Youth Hockey House League Program began on November 8th. To date 155 players have registered. 137 Residents 9 Rye Neck Residents 9 Non Residents 4. The High School/Adult Volleyball Program begins on November 12th 5. Hommocks Park Ice Rink attendance continues to increase over the same time period as last year. Friday's "Cosmic Skate Nights" are very popular. 6. Due to low enrollment, the Red Cross Guard Start program was cancelled. This program will be offered once again in February. 7. The fall Life Guard Training class is fully enrolled. 8. Traveling Tots have 11 children ages 3 to 5 (along with their parent/caregiver) visiting different places in town. So far they have visited the Town of Mamaroneck Firehouse, the Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters, and a local veterinarian. All participants are having a great time. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 11, 208 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 9. The Town Board held a budget work session with department heads on November 7th. The Board agreed that lowering the ice rental fee discount rate for Mamaroneck Schools and the Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association is appropriate. 10. The Carpino-Steffens Fields are scheduled to be dormant seeded, aerated, fertilized and top dressed by LandTek before the end of November. The fields will then be closed for the season. Photos will be taken prior to the maintenance to document the current field conditions. 11. The Memorial Park Tennis Courts closed for the season on November 1st The windscreens have been taken down and the park building winterized. Although there was no vandalism done on Halloween, last weekend both tunnel bays and the comfort station were sprayed painted. The bays have been repainted and a special graffiti removal company will be hired to clean the comfort station. The department is investigating the possibility of installing cameras in the park to hopefully deter any further incidents. 12. The water-proofing has been completed surrounding the foundation of the Monroe building. New sheetrock will be installed inside and the walls are scheduled to be painted before camp begins. 13. John Collins of Badger Swim Club has been contacted regarding his organization using the Hommocks Pool this winter. He had expressed an interest in using the pool on a trial basis from November through December. To date he has not confirmed his intentions nor has he supplied the required Certificate of Insurance. 14. The Department has begun preparing the 2009 Spring-Summer Department Brochure. Fees will be presented at the December Commission meeting for approval. 15. The Village of Mamaroneck Senior Center will be merging with the Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center beginning next year. Maria Gallagher will have a larger program to manage but we plan to continue to have her maintain her Recreation Department duties, as well. 16. As requested, payroll documentation has been received from the Mamaroneck School District Treasurer. After reviewing these documents, it seems that the on-duty custodian/pool operator is paid at a rate of time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. Also, those who work prior to 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. receive an extra rate of 12%. Stephen Altieri, the Town Administrator, will be scheduling a meeting with the Superintendent of Schools for us to discuss this matter further. 17. The Feasibility Study has been received from RSP Architect, Ltd. Unfortunately, it has many typographical errors and has to be returned. Some of the issues expressed in the study include: a. Roof needs repairs b. Dehumidification c. Replacement of dasher-boards d. Replacement of refrigeration system e. Concrete floor After the corrections have been completed, a meeting between the Town Board and the Recreation Commission will be scheduled to discuss the findings. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Fisher reminded the Commission members that the December meeting will be held at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 11, 2008 - Page 3 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.