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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_04_13 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes April 13, 2010 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Robert Morello William Paonessa Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Amy Siskind ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Joanne Aquilino, Recreation Supervisor Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison 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 Plansky, the Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2010 were unanimously approved as corrected. HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND EXPANSION: As a follow-up to the discussion at the March 9, 2010 Commission meeting, Ms. Fisher updated the Commissioners regarding the cost associated with increasing the number of campers at the Hommocks Playground. After researching the prices for the necessary rentals of a tent and toilet trailer that would be needed, it was determined that the cost was too high. However, after consulting with the Camp Director and Assistant Director, Ms. Aquilino feels that an increase of 20 participants this year would not impact the camp negatively. The Commission unanimously approved this enrollment increase and will review this issue next year. A discussion then ensued regarding whether past campers should be notified that camp space is limited and filling fast. Chairman Druker and Commissioners Morello and Rainaldi would like just the children who attended Hommocks last year notified. Commissioners Paonessa and Plansky feel the entire Town should have the same reminder. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 13, 2010 - Page 2 HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND EXPANSION CONTINUED: It was decided that a notice will be mailed to the children who attended the Hommocks Playground last year, followed in 3 days by a Town-wide notice on the Town website, LMC-TV and other sources of advertising. Non residents will be allowed to register (space permitting) after the resident deadline of May 14th PROPOSAL BY JOHN THOMPSON: Mr. John Thompson of 6 McKenna Place, Larchmont would like to hold a fundraising hockey tournament at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mr. Thompson has requested that a discounted ice rental rate be established for this tournament. On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Morello, the Commission unanimously approved a special ice rental fee of$300 per hour for this event. REQUEST BY RESIDENT JASON AUFFARTH: Mr. Jason Auffarth has sent an email requesting the minimum age to attend the Town Pre-School Program be amended to allow his daughter to attend. On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi, the Commission unanimously decided to keep the established age requirement for all camps as the last day of camp, which this year is August 13th SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Registration for summer programs began on Saturday, March 20th. Enrollment as of April 28th is as follows: Hommocks Playground 228 Central Pre School 46 Monroe Pre School 63 Extended Day 14 Breakfast Club 35 Teen Escape 8 Swim Lessons 54 Tennis Camp 67 Competitive Swim Team 37 Golf Lessons/Camp 13/6 2. Our new Kayak Fun program (in cooperation with the Village of Mamaroneck) is fully enrolled. 3. Spring Hockey is underway with 135 registered. Due to the large enrollment, additional ice time was needed. 4. Public skating sessions at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink will be reduced the beginning of May until the rink closes on June 13th. Ice rentals continue to be booked. 5. Session 5 of Skating School is underway with 290 participants enrolled. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 13, 2010 - Page 3 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 6. All camp directors, as well as many of the support staff will be returning this summer. 7. Capital One Bank of Larchmont has committed to fully sponsoring the outdoor movie again this year. Cox & Graziano Funeral Home has agreed to fully sponsor the Jimmy & the Parrots concert on July 19th 8. Memorial Park Tennis Courts opened on April 1st. The park attendant will not be on duty until May 1st. The Courts will be left open, except in inclement weather. 9. The landscaping at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink (donated by Larchmont Nurseries) is looking very good. A new brick pathway was also installed adjacent to it. 10.The Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a fundraising hockey game against the Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink on Friday, April 16th at 7:45 P.M. 11.The new Zamboni will be delivered in May. 12.Bids are being solicited for services for maintenance of the ice rink equipment and HVAC system. The current 3 year contract expires in August. Since the timing of the future replacement of the rink's ice making equipment is in question, we are looking to do a two year agreement with a one year renewal option. FINAL REPORT FROM WARD ASSOCIATES: Ms. Fisher distributed the final report from Ward Associates regarding the modernization of the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. A meeting will be arranged with the Town Board and representatives from Ward Associates to discuss their findings. CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE: Chairman Druker inquired if there was an update regarding the Hampshire property. There is nothing new to report. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.