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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_04_05 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2022 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman, via Zoom Graham Gutter William Paonessa Rita Plansky, via Zoom Terry Rainaldi Susan Sigel Brian Welsh ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Jeffery King, Town Board Liaison Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The meeting held at the Senior Center; 1288 Boston Post Road was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Paonessa, the Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2022, were unanimously approved as amended. PRESENTATION ON MEMORIAL PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS: Dawn McKenzie, RLA, Insite Engineering, Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C. joined us via Zoom to present the playground renovation plans at Memorial Park. A slide show of the current playground equipment at Memorial Park was presented along with two new proposed playground design options — a "green" version and a "blue" version. After much discussion, the Commission liked the "blue" version but with a few modifications. Commissioner Gutter expressed concern regarding the distance from the bottom of the slides to the sidewalk. Commissioner Sigel stated she would like to see a layout with the tennis courts shown on the plans. Commissioner Siegel would like to make sure that there is enough play equipment for the younger kids that utilize the park. The Commission suggested color schemes including blue, green, silver, and a pop of color. The Commission recommended removing the MOVMNT electronic game piece of equipment that was proposed for the open space on the other side of the sidewalk. Since this area is limited in size, it is not appropriate as per code, for any pieces of play equipment. Ms. McKenzie suggested some important things to keep in mind with regards to this project: • New sidewalks would be installed. • The entryway/drop-off area would remain. • The existing trees would provide built-in shade from the existing trees. • Installation of a new fence as a barrier along the grass near the cul-de-sac. • The hedge between the playground and the grass field would be replaced. • The existing chain link fence between the sidewalk and the parking spaces in the road would be replaced. Other suggestions discussed: • Provide a gaga pit on the far side of the tennis courts. • A new crosswalk be installed on Myrtle Boulevard. Ms. Fisher summarized the Commissions requests and stated that a new proposal incorporating their suggestions and recommendations would be generated, and shared with the Commission at their next meeting, if not before. Once final approval has been given on the playground design, we will be able to move forward with this project, and hopefully meet our timeline of beginning construction in the fall of this season. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1 . Program registration for summer programs and camps will begin on Monday, April 4th. Teen Travel registration begins on Wednesday, April 6th. 2. Spring programs have begun, and many are at full enrollment. 3. The Memorial Park Tennis Courts are open for play as of Friday, April 1st. On May 1 st,the court attendants will be on duty. Spring tennis is set to begin the first week of May. The tennis courts will be power washed as soon as the weather permits. 4. The Hommocks Fields are scheduled to open on Friday, April 1st, weather permitting. 5. A copy of the Summer Newsletter was enclosed for review. Included in this are the dates for the summer concerts and movies. 6. The 5K Run & Lil' Bunny Hop is scheduled for Sunday, April 24th. Current registration numbers: • 5K Run — 48 • Lil' Bunny Hop — 111 7. A Groupon will be offered for the public skating sessions at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink for the remainder of the season. 8. Registration numbers for the following Spring Hockey programs was reported: • Power Skating/Stickhandling Skills Clinic — 28 • Spring Hockey Skills Clinic — 27 • Cross Ice Games — 28 • Pond Hockey Tournament— 2 teams 9. Matt Angst, Ice Rink Manager is working on additional programming at the ice rink for this summer. We currently have a floor ball hockey program planned with the NY Rangers and a Youth Lacrosse program renting the facility. 10.The Ice Breaker Tournament is scheduled for April 28th — May 1 St 11 .The Hommocks Pool will be closed for spring cleaning April 9th — 17tn 12.The 2021 Year End Financial Report was enclosed for review. 13.A new surveillance system was installed in the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. This new system will provide full coverage of the facility. 14.The final design and specifications for the storage containers is almost complete. The plans will be available for contractors to review by April 8tn 15.Strada Foods is planning to provide a portable food cart/trailer service to the playing fields during the spring and fall seasons. 16.Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that the Paddleball Courts Resolution was presented to the Town Board. A study regarding the feasibility of this will be included in the capital budget plans for 2023. 17.Commissioner Welsh suggested that a Master Plan be established for the Recreation Department. He would like it to consist of upcoming projects, brain storming ideas, future recommendations, and a timeline for completing recreation related projects. The Commission agreed that this is a promising idea. 18.Mr. King, Town Board Liaison inquired about restoring the Volunteer Fire Department reduced fee for the Town's summer camp. Ms. Fisher stated that they have never received a reduced fee for camp, but they do receive the resident rate for enrollment. This is the same policy for full-time employees. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, on a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.