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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_10_08 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 8, 2002 PRESENT: Patricia Castellani Rosemary Dufficy William Paonessa Rita Plansky ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Mary Ellen Faulkner, Commission Secretary EXCUSED: Richard Conlan, Chairman James Druker Terry Rainaldi Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Commissioner Castellani in the Recreation Office of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Plansky, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa the minutes of September 10, 2002 were approved as submitted. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported that: • The Carpino-Steffens Fields opened as scheduled. • The Hommocks Park Ice Rink opened on October Pt. • A "Climb and Ride Action Fire Truck" has been purchased for the Monroe site and will be installed in the next few weeks. • A letter regarding the 10% permit credit being offered to pass holders, due to Hommocks Pool closures this past summer, is in the mail. • Work has begun on the elevated judges' box at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. The player benches have been extended and now include two doors onto the ice. • To date there has been no response to the RFP for the Pro Shop at the Rink. The Recreation Department will continue to try and find an interested party. Ms. Fisher requested the Commission to once again approve allowing children attending local schools, who do not reside within the Town of Mamaroneck, to register for the Youth House League Hockey Program at the Rye Neck rate. The Commission unanimously approved this request. Ms. Fisher requested the Commission to once again approve the Recreation Department co-sponsoring with the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, a Holiday Toy Drive at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. The cost to the Town will be approximately $85. The Commission agrees that this is a good cause and unanimously approved this request. BUDGET: The Preliminary Recreation Budget was discussed. Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that further revisions would most likely to be made. She briefly outlined a few of the increases she feels are needed: Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission October 8, 2002 - Page 2 A7020 General Recreation 2106.0 $2,700 Irrigation pump needed to maintain water pressure for Carpino-Steffens Fields. 4100.0 $1,000 Fungicide treatment for Carpino-Steffens Fields. A7180 Hommocks Pool 1010.0 $16,000 Increases based on full year operation A7265 Hommocks Park Ice Rink 1025.0 $2,000 Youth Hockey salaries increased for Spring Program 4002.0 -$3,000 Decrease for Service Contracts (not used) A7310 Youth Programs 1010 $16,000 Due to increased enrollment additional personnel is needed. Hommocks Playground - P.T. Custodian (needed due to large number of children using facility) 5 new counselor positions Chatsworth Pre School - Unit Leader Commissioner Plansky inquired if any provision has been made for the Emergency Medical Technician requested by the Director of the Chatsworth Pre School. Ms. Fisher hopes the additional Unit Leader requested will also be able to fulfill this position. If not, the Department is working on other options for having a medical person available to the camp. 4037.0 $3,500 Youth Golf Instructor, which was not in the 2002 Budget. 4171.0 $5,300 Co-Op Day Camp. Increase was requested by the Town Board. Commission members are concerned about the amount of money contributed. Commissioner Castellani asked who approved this allocation and how this money is spent. Ms. Fisher stated that a presentation was made to the Town Board, who then agreed to the increase. Ms. Fisher will attempt to get a copy of that presentation. Commissioner Dufficy would like a comparison of fees with neighboring communities. Commissioner Castellani would like the subsidy for the Pre School programs to be lowered. A7620 Adult Programs 4035.0 $5,000 Adult Golf Instructor, which was not in the 2002 Budget. B7140 Playground & Recreation (Memorial Park) 4010.0 $4,820 2 outdoor movies, not budgeted in 2002, which were a huge success. Ms. Fisher explained that the Department will try to find corporate sponsors to help defray this cost. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department October 8, 2002 - Page 3 Revenue: Youth Programs: A2002.0 $45,000 Increased due to enrollment and fees. A2025.0 No increase due to the 10% credit be given for 2003-3004 permits. A2067.0 $10,000 Increase due to addition of Spring Youth Hockey Program. A2068.0 $5,000 Increase due to program fee increase. A2070.0 $5,000 Increase due to being able to offer Fall/Winter Swim Program. Capital Improvement Requests 1. Installation of awnings over Rink entranceways for inclement weather and aestetics. $ 1,500. 2. Purchase a snow blower for the Hommocks Park Ice Rink for the paths and walkways. $ 2,000. 3. Purchase a new tent top for the Hommocks Playground Camp that is needed to replace original one purchased (used) in 1997 that ripped at the end of the season. $ 6,000. 4. Improvement of Hommocks Park Ice Rink Concession Area located inside the Rink. Propose to use a large portion of the Hommocks Park Ice Rink Trust Fund as an investment into the facility which would offer a good return on our money. This improvement would provide a seating area that is elevated and comfortable so that patrons can see onto the ice surface to watch their children or friends skate, play hockey or take a lesson. The area would offer radiant heating and improved lighting, all complimented by the addition of a fireplace, new tables and cable TV. Approximate cost (depending on what improvements are made) $50,000. ANNOUNCEMENTS Supervisor O'Keeffe has requested that the Recreation Commission meet with representatives of the Mamaroneck Board of Education at the December Commission meeting. This meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Commissioner Paonessa, seconded by Commissioner Dufficy the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.