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TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
May 27, 2020
PRESENT: James Druker
William Paonessa
Rita Plansky
Susan Sigel
Brian Welsh
EXCUSED: Terry Rainaldi
ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation
Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator
Vicky Laoutaris, Recreation Supervisor
Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Board Liaison
Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting via Zoom was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chariman Druker.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE:
Ms. Fisher reported the following:
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1. On Friday, May 22, Governor Cuomo signed an order allowing up to 10 people
to be gathered together. We will now be able to resume some programming and
plan offering Zumba and Fitness classes outside on the Tennis Courts at
Memorial Park.
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2. On Tuesday, May 26, Westchester County entered Phase 1 for re-opening
which includes construction. Recreation is listed under Phase 4.
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3. Full-time Town employees will be working until June 6 on an alternating
workday schedule.
4. Our June and July classes offered thru US Sports Institute have been cancelled.
5. The June series of Adult and Youth Golf lessons have been cancelled.
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6. On May 13, the Memorial Park Tennis Courts open to Town residents free of
charge. All permits have been refunded and a reservation system is in place.
7. Free interactive programs for tot and youth participants on Zoom have been
offered: Parent & Me Music and Movement, Pre-Ballet and Bust-A-Move.
8. Recreation Staff have come up with fun activities and have posted them on our
Facebook page.
9. Photos of the new electric charging stations that were installed at the ice rink
parking lot were enclosed.
10. Construction at the ice rink has been slow due to COVID-19 and some
complications found during the demolition phase. It was discovered that the
current roof of the backside of the building was not supported as expected.
Photos enclosed.
11. Swimming pools are stilled closed at this time and we have yet to receive any
time frame for re-opening. We will need to look at cancelling our summer swim
lessons and swim team. The Mamaroneck School District is ready to open the
pool if needed. No guidelines have been released as of yet. We are preparing
for pool staff, lifeguards and safety measures for when this information is
released.
Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2019 - Page 2
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE CONTINUED:
12. The Recreation staff have been looking into a Drive-In Movie options if Concerts
In The Park don’t happen. We could accommodate approximately 150 cars in
Lot 1 for this event. We own our own equipment but would probably have to hire
a company for the sound. We are talking with a few different vendors getting
options and prices to see if this is feasible.
13. The CDC Guidelines regarding Day Camp have been announced. Many local
day camps have already announced that they will be cancelling for this summer.
It is our recommendation that Hommocks Camp, Rockingstone Camp, Camp
Monroe be cancelled for this summer. After further discussion on this matter and
the health of our campers and staff, a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by
Commissioner Plansky, the commission unanimously agreed to cancel all Camps
for the 2020 season. All in favor.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by
Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, the meeting was adjourned at
7:50 P.M.