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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_05_12 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 12, 2009 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Maura Devaney Robert Morello Rita Plansky ALSO PRSENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary Joanne Aquilino, Recreation Supervisor Robert Lunde, Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager Robert Greason, Youth Hockey Program Coordinator Excused: Terry Rainaldi William Paonessa Amy Siskind CALLED 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 Devaney, seconded by Commissioner Morello, the Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2009 were unanimously approved as corrected. YOUTH HOCKEY PRESENTATION: Mr. Robert Greason, Coordinator of the Youth Hockey House League, presented a brief review of the 2008-2009 hockey season. One of the concerns parents have is with the Wednesday afternoon practice, which conflicts with religious instruction for many participants. Also there are many parents that are not available to come to weekday afternoon games. Mr. Greason then reviewed the proposed goals for the 2009-2010 hockey season which include: • Emphasis to focus more on skating and positioning • Improve program as a feeder system for travel and ultimately the high school team • Try and schedule a different weeknight for practices • Maximize enrollment of 50 skaters per division • Offer four different levels Advanced: High tempo skating and hockey, goalie work, at home drills and strengthening exercises. Additional 30 minutes of chalkboard on Saturdays after skating. Intermediate: Skating emphasis, hockey positioning, hockey strategy, goalie work, at home drills. Additional 30 minutes of chalkboard on Saturdays after skating. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2009 - Page 2 YOUTH HOCKEY PRESENTATION CONTINUED: Intermediate/Beginner: Intense skating skills and technique. Circuit training, games toward the end of the year, fun endings. At home drills and strengthening exercises. Beginner: Skating technique, circuit training, goalie work, fun endings and games at the end of the year. At home drills and stretching exercises. Mr. Greason will be available after each Saturday practice to answer any questions that parents and/or participants may have. • Conduct mandatory coaches meeting for all coaches and volunteers • If possible, organize hockey clinics for those looking for additional instruction The Commission thanked Mr. Greason for his time and will take his recommendations into consideration. 2009-2010 HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK FEES: On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Devaney, fees for Hommocks Park Ice Rink were unanimously adopted as follows: Resident I.D. Card General Discount Public Adult (over 12) $ 5.25 $ 7.25 Child (under 12) $ 4.75 $ 6.25 Senior Citizen $ 4.00 $ 5.25 Skate Rental $ 2.75 $ 3.75 Group (12 or more) $ 4.75 $ 5.00 Skate Rental $ 2.25 $ 2.75 Season Passes Adult (12 & over) $150.00 $205.00 Youth (under 12) $115.00 $165.00 Discount Cards (12 sessions) Adult $ 52.50 $ 72.50 Child $ 47.50 $ 62.50 Senior Citizen $ 40.00 $ 52.50 Skate Rental $ 27.50 $ 37.50 Birthday Party Package Per person $ 11.50 $ 13.00 Per person including skates $ 12.50 $ 14.50 High School/College Hockey Adult $ 2.75 $ 3.25 Student/child Free $ 2.25 Resident Skating Rink Permit Fees Individual $ 10.00 Family $ 20.00 Skating School $ 70.00 $ 90.00 Community Room (4 hours) Resident $225.00 $250.00 Not for Profit $175.00 $175.00 Additional Hour $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2009 - Page 3 HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK FEES CONTINUED: Ice Rental $400.00 per hour REQUEST BY THE VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT: Ms. Fisher has received an email from Joyce Callahan, Recreation Director for the Village of Larchmont requesting that Village residents be allowed to use the tennis courts at Memorial Park while the courts in Flint Park are being repaired. On a motion by Commissioner Morello, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the Commission unanimously decided to allow Village of Larchmont residents to use the tennis courts at Memorial Park while the tennis courts at Flint Park are being repaired. The courts will be available to Village players on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3:00 P.M. and a discounted fee of$5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child will be charged. NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ms. Fisher read from a letter that Supervisor O'Keeffe has received from Village of Larchmont Mayor, Liz Feld. In the letter Mayor Feld informed the Town that repairs to the two bridges at the Larchmont Reservoir are scheduled to be addressed this summer. This construction will have a direct impact on the pre school camp held at that facility. The Commission is extremely concerned about the proposed plan by the Village of Larchmont to have scheduled construction during its' summer camp season at the Monroe facility, where 100 children will be participating. The Commission unanimously resolved to request that Town Supervisor, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, and the Town Council petition the Federal Emergency Management Agency to grant an extension to the Village of Larchmont, so that the needed repairs to the bridges at the Larchmont Reservoir can be delayed until after the camp season ends on August 13, 2009. Commissioner Rita Plansky has also offered to contact the Village Board to express these concerns. REQUEST FOR USE OF THE CARPINO-STEFFENS FIELDS: A request has been received from NOGA to hold a soccer clinic at the Carpino-Steffens Fields. Since it is Town policy not to allow a private organization to gain a profit from any municipal facilities, the Commission unanimously decided to deny this request. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Summer program registration is ongoing. Current registration numbers are as follows: Hommocks Playground Camp - 286 Central Pre School Camp - 84 Monroe Pre School Camp - 100 Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2009 - Page 4 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: Extended Day - 54 Teen Escape - 14 Swim Lessons - 83 Tennis Camp - 105 Competitive Swim Team - 57 Golf Lessons/Camp - 19/13 The Monroe lottery was held on April 29th and had 127 children entered. Of the 27 on the wait list, 22 have chosen to attend Camp Central. 2. There are 98 participants enrolled in Session VI of Skating School. Last year there were 137 registered. This session concludes the Skating School season with classes ending on June 14th 3. Spring Life Guarding class is fully enrolled with 16. 4. The Cartooning Workshop has 15 children enrolled. 5. Pool permit renewals are being mailed out to all previous permit holders the week of May 11 to 6. Spring aquatic programs are now underway with the following enrollment numbers: Bubble Babies - 20 Seahorse - 9 Spring Warm Up - 49 7. The American Red Cross Babysitters Training course began on May 4th with a full registration of 13. 8. Hommocks Park Ice Rink will close on June 14th 9. The outdoor pools and lawn area are in the process of being prepared for the summer season. The lawn has been aerated, seeded and fertilized. Saturday, June 20th is our opening day for the summer. However, if the weather cooperates, we plan on opening the lawn area up and the main doors for patrons to be able to sit outside. 10. The lawn at Memorial Park was re-seeded the week of April 20th and is currently closed. The Highway Department expects it to remain closed for approximately one month. 11. Capitol One Bank of Larchmont has committed to sponsoring the outdoor movie again this year. They will underwrite this cost of$2,500. 12. As of May 1st, the Memorial Park Tennis Court attendant is on duty seven days a week. There did not seem to be any adverse effect of not having an attendant on duty the weekends in April. Memorial Park tennis revenue is actually $200 higher than last year at this same time. Approximately $900 was saved by eliminating the attendants on weekends in August. 13. The Town Board at their April 15th meeting approved hiring Architect Richard Ward of Ward Associates to conduct the new feasibility study at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. Mr. Ward and his team are eager to get started while there is still ice and the equipment is operating. 14. Ms. Fisher and Stephen Altieri met with Meryl Rubenstein, Assistant Superintendent Operations and George McNally, Director of Facilities to discuss the operation of the Hommocks Pool and the annual invoices that have not been paid. The Town is seeking clarification and financial backup for the annual pool invoices. Ms. Rubenstein and Mr. McNally have agreed to look into this matter. The School District is in agreement that the 1969 pool agreement between the District and Town should be reviewed and possibly updated. Since it is not mandated by the Health Department, it appears that the annual draining of the pool (which has been creating a 3 to 4 week closure every spring) may be eliminated. The pool would only then be closed for one week during spring break and one week after Labor Day. Every approximate 4 years they will completely drain and fill the pool. 15. Assurances have been received from the Town Administrator and Town Comptroller that the Recreation Department will be taking credit cards for mail-in registrations this fall. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2009 - Page 5 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 16. The Men's Hockey Tournament held May 1st to 3rd was a success. The weekend was incident free and the ice rental totaled $6,750. 17. The re-opening of the Hommocks Pool was delayed an additional week. It was scheduled to have re-opened on Saturday, April 25th, however it was postponed until May 2nd. Early Morning Swim and recreational swimmers lost an additional week. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business coming before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Devaney, seconded by Commissioner Morello the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.