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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_05_05 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2010 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman William Paonessa Rita Plansky ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Robert Morello Terry Rainaldi Amy Siskind Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER: Following the special meeting with the Town Board, the monthly Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the meeting minutes of April 13, 2010 were unanimously approved as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. Summer program registration is ongoing. Current registration numbers as of today are as follows: Hommocks Playground - 315 Central Pre School Camp - 70 Monroe Pre School Camp - 94 Breakfast Club - 37 Extended Day Camp - 16 Teen Escape - 16 Swim Lessons - 76 Tennis Camp - 121 Competitive Swim Team - 45 Golf Lessons/Camp - 41/10 Due to the lower than expected number of applicants for Camp Monroe, the lottery was not necessary. 2. To date, 160 skaters have registered for the final session of Skating School. Last year in this session we had 98 participants. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 5, 2010 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 3. Pool permit renewals will be mailed out the week of May 10th 4. The Hommocks Park Ice Rink will close for the season on Sunday, June 13th 5. A flier was sent on April 19th to all 2009 Hommocks Playground participants reminding them to register, if they had not done so yet. On April 23rd press releases were sent to the papers, school newsletters, LMC-TV and the Town website reminding residents to register before it is too late. 6. 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. Fresh mulch has been installed around the trees and in the planting beds. The facility will open for the summer season on Saturday, June 19th 7. The Memorial Park Tennis Court Attendant is on duty seven days a week as of May 1st 8. Capital One Bank of Larchmont has committed to sponsoring the outdoor movie again this year. They will underwrite the cost of$2,500. 9. The computer hardware at the pool is in the process of being updated in regards to the procedures when a permit is swiped. The current system is ineffective and often inoperable. The new system will allow the attendant to see the member's photo on the screen and even be able to give the expiration date. The biggest benefit is that we will be able to accurately record real time attendance rather than our current system of check marks on a piece of paper. It is our goal to have this equipment installed within the next few months. Total cost is expected to be under $2,500. 10.John Thompson will not be holding the Men's Ice Breaker Hockey Tournament due to scheduling conflicts with ice time availability and finances. 11.Joyce Callahan, Larchmont Recreation Director asked if we could accommodate 30 campers in the ice rink on inclement weather days. Unfortunately, this request had to be denied due to the lack of space and our own potential increase of enrollment capacity. 12.The fall/winter program fees will be proposed at the June Commission Meeting. 13.As of this date, work has not begun on Memorial Field at Mamaroneck High School. Therefore, we have not needed to accommodate the additional usage dates as requested by Athletic Director Bari Suman. 14.The Hommocks Pool re-opened on schedule after the planned spring recess closure. 15.A new girls hockey league is being formed that will be looking to rent ice at the Hommocks. PROPOSED NON RESIDENT FEE FOR CAMP MONROE: On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the Commission unanimously approved the following non-resident fees for Camp Monroe for 2010. Rye Neck resident (after May 14th) $680. Non Residents (after May 14th) $730. These fees are being adopted due to the lower enrollment. CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE: Chairman Druker appointed Commissioner Paonessa a committee of one to investigate sites for the August meeting. Ms. Fisher has agreed to assist him and they will report back to the Commission at a later date. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 5, 2010 - Page 3 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Plansky the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.