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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
The regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday,
July 10, 2001 in Conference Room "A" of the Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 West Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck, New York at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Richard Conlan
James Druker
Patricia Castellani
Terry Rainaldi
William Paonessa
Rita Plansky
ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Acting Superintendent of Recreation
Valerie O'Keeffe, Town Supervisor
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Mary Ellen Faulkner, Secretary
EXCUSED: Rosemary Dufficy
ABSENT: Ernie Odierna, Town Board Liaison
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Commissioner Conlan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of June 12, 2001 were unanimously approved as corrected.
ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
1. A letter from Sidney Ings, President of the Larchmont Junior Soccer League to
Supervisor Valerie O'Keeffe regarding the use of the Carpino-Steffens Fields was
discussed. Ms. Fisher distributed packets of related correspondence and information.
Commissioner Conlan asked if there was any way that the Town could accommodate this
request. Ms. Fisher responded no. It would not be possible and keep the maintenance
schedule. Last year the maintenance schedule was not kept and it resulted in poor field
conditions and many complaints, including one from the former President of the
Larchmont Junior Soccer League.
Commissioner Plansky expressed concern regarding the public relations aspect of not
allowing a group of residents to use the fields. Commissioner Conlan explained that the
Commission's responsibility is to all Town residents whoes taxes paid for the renovation
of these fields.
2. Ms. Fisher requested permission for the Hommocks Playground Camp to use the
Carpino-Steffens Fields on Wednesdays. The Commission approved this request, since
the Fields are not used on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer, which will be
designated as days of rest.
3. Ms. Fisher reported that Mike Ryan is due to start the maintenance program on August
24th .
4. Summer Concerts at Memorial Park will begin on Monday, July 16`h. Ms. Fisher hopes
Commission members will be able to attend.
5. As a follow-up to a request at last month's meeting, regarding area ice rinks that have
showers, Ms. Fisher reported that Playland, New Roc City, Ice Hutch and Westchester
Skating Academy all have showers.
6. The Commission unanimously approved a request by Rich Becker (of Mamaroneck
Schools) to use the Carpino-Steffens Fields for a pre-season soccer clinic.
SUPERVISOR VALERIE O'KEEFFE
At this point Supervisor Valerie O'Keeffe joined the meeting to discuss with the Commission
Mr. Ings' letter. The Commission reiterated their position that the recommended rest for the
fields be adhered to after the annual maintenance.
Commissioner Conlan explained to Supervisor O'Keeffe that the fields were opened 8 days after
the completion of the maintenance program last year for the High School Jamboree. Both the
School District and the Larchmont Junior Soccer League complained about the poor field
conditions that followed as a direct result to the early opening.
Supervisor O'Keeffe then inquired as to what could be done in the future years. The
Commission discussed the possibility of having one week of Soccer Camp next year, but is
mindful that the field maintenance cannot begin too early, due to growing parameters.
Commissioner Castellani suggested that the Westchester Day School be approached for Sunday
use.
Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked the Commission and will respond to Mr. Ings' letter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner
Druker, seconded by Commissioner Rainaldi the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.