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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_07_08 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 8, 2008 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Maura Devaney Robert Morello William Paonessa Rita Plansky Terry Rainaldi Amy Siskind ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary Joanne Aquilino, Recreation Supervisor Robert Greason, Youth Hockey Coordinator Rob Lunde, Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager 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 Devaney, the meeting minutes of June 10, 2008 were unanimously approved as corrected. YOUTH HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY PROGRAM DISCUSSION: Mr. Robert Greason, coordinator of the Youth Hockey House League Program last season and who has agreed to return for this year, presented the Commission with his ideas for the 2008-2009 hockey season. Mr. Greason would like: • Pre-season meetings with coaches, participants and parents • Neck guards and colored mouth guards be made mandatory • All players and coaches, while on the bench, must wear helmets • To have the high school coaches more closely supervised • Advise coaching staff of weekly practices by email • Have a registration deadline The Commission thanked Mr. Greason for his time and dedication to our youth hockey program and wholeheartedly endorsed all of his suggestions. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2008 - Page 2 HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK 2008-2009 SEASON: Mr. Rob Lunde, Hommocks Park Ice Rink Manager, reported that the rink had another very successful season. He has had many organizations requesting ice time for the coming season, which he is unable to accommodate. The only available time is early morning and late night. He is also concerned that the "Sport Court" flooring, used for camp in the summer, will need to be replaced shortly. The feasibility study should address ways of expanding the ice rink and the flooring issue and we are anxious to review our options. On a motion by Commissioner Morello, seconded by Commissioner Plansky, the Commission unanimously set the hourly rate to rent ice at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink at $390.00 per hour and further authorized Mr. Lunde to negotiate the rate for early morning and late night rentals. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1. A memo has been received from T.J. Russo, who is concerned that no spring maintenance was done and (as requested) none will be done this summer. They have also requested that the day of rest/maintenance go back to Wednesdays. 2. Summer Day Camps began on Monday, June 30th with the following enrollments: Hommocks Playground - 357 Central Pre School - 125 Monroe Pre School - 100 Teen Escape - 17 Extended Day - 61 3. All aquatic programs are underway. 4. Tennis Camp began on Monday, June 23rd. Currently there are 142 participants are enrolled. 5. The first session of Junior Golf Camp began on Monday, July 7th and is fully enrolled. 6. The second series of Golf Instruction begins on Monday, July 14th and is fully enrolled. 7. The Mamaroneck Swim Club won their first meet on July 1st 8. The summer Lifeguard class has 6 enrolled. 9. The Hommocks Pool Complex opened for the summer season on Saturday, June 21st. The lawn area opened on June 14th The department has again hired male and female pool locker room custodians to help with light cleaning and maintenance. They will be on duty from noon to 6:00 P.M., seven days a week. 10. Work has begun on the 2008-2009 Fall-Winter Brochure, which is targeted to be in resident homes by the first week of September. LETTER OF REQUEST FROM RESIDENT WYMAN LAI: A letter has been received from Wyman Lai requesting the Commission approve his paying the discounted rate for the renewal of his Hommocks Pool pass. Since there was no deadline stated in the renewal letter, the Commission authorized Mr. Lai be charged the discounted fee. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2008 - Page 3 NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ms. Fisher has received an email from pool patron Jennifer Ransom stating her concerns regarding parking and use of the Hommocks Pool. Ms. Ransom is upset that while camp is in session (from noon to 3:00 P.M.) parking and space in the pool is very limited. The Commission understands Ms. Ransom's stress but there is little they can do to alleviate the situation. Since there is nowhere else for them to park, employees must park in the main parking lot. Since all camp participants using the pool are residents, the Commission feels strongly that they should have access to the pool. The Commission has asked Ms. Fisher to convey their response to Ms. Ransom. ANNOUNCEMENT: The August Recreation Commission meeting with the Directors of the various camps will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at Palmers Crossing Restaurant, 1957 Palmer Avenue in Larchmont beginning at 6:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Rainaldi, seconded by Commissioner Siskind, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.