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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_05_13 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2025 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Darren Moss Susan Sigel Brian Welsh EXCUSED: William Paonessa Graham Gutter Joyce Callahan ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Eileen Puleo, Commission Secretary Toni Barnes, Commission Secretary Jeffery King, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER: The meeting held at the Senior Center; 1288 Boston Post Road was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Druker. ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES: On a motion by Chairman Druker, seconded by Commissioner Moss, the Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025, were unanimously approved as amended. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1 . Summer program registration is ongoing for Camp Rockingstone and Hommocks Camp. Current registration numbers as of May 8th are as follows: Hommocks Camp: 241 Camp Rockingstone: 31 Teen Travel Session 1: 95 Teen Travel Session 2: 74 2. We have resumed planning for our summer aquatic programs. We are anticipating lower enrollment numbers for the summer season due to the pool being closed for the past several months. 3. A copy of the May Newsletter is enclosed for review. 4. The final session of Skating School began on May 9th. We currently have 168 enrolled in Session 6. Last year, Session 6 had an enrollment of 202. 5. The Skating School Recital is scheduled for May 17th, and we currently have 28 solo skaters, and 36 groups registered to perform. 6. A copy of the rink attendance numbers for the month of April is enclosed for review. 7. The last public session for the 2024 — 2025 season at the ice rink will be on Sunday, June 8th 8. Again, this summer, the ice rink will be offering Ball Hockey in cooperation with the New York Rangers. 9. The Freestyle skating program will conclude on Sunday, June 8th. There was a total of 18 participants in the spring session. 10.The 8th Annual 5K Run and Lil' Bunny Hop was held on Sunday, April 27th. There was a total of 548 participants with this being our largest enrollment yet. We had 230 registered for the Lil' Bunny Run and 318 registered for the 5k. Photos from the event are enclosed. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025 - Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 11.There was a total of 21 enrolled in the winter session of Indoor Tennis with Sportime at Harbor Island. There were 11 adults and 10 youths participating that netted revenue of $2,320. 12.The Ice Breaker Hockey Tournament was held April 24th — 27th A total of 16 teams participated; 28 games were held. There was one serious injury involving a broken arm. Ms. Fisher will share the net revenue once the final bills are received. The remaining funds will be deposited into the Hommocks Park Ice Rink Trust Fund account. 13.On April 9th, a meeting was held with administrative personnel from the Mamaroneck School District along with Meredith Robson, Town Administrator; Rob Wasp, Town Engineer, and Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. The new approved usage schedule for the Hommocks Fields was reviewed and protocols were established so that the grass could be cut in the morning. The school district will work with Town employees if the need arises to move groups around to perform any repairs to the field or sprinkler system during times of use. The current maintenance schedule was shared as provided by Landtek, and it was affirmed by school officials that Landtek is the best. Steve Brugge, Director of Facilities, stated that there was nothing more the school district could do that the Town isn't already doing. It was mutually agreed that the Town should continue administering all field maintenance. 14.Ms. Fisher announced that the Office Assistant position within the Recreation Department has been filled. Toni Barnes' first day was May 8th 15.As of May 8th, Alma Field remains closed due to renovations. 16.The Hommocks Fields are showing signs of significant wear in several places. Drone videos and photos were shown. Several reminders to the user groups about picking up after themselves were sent out to no avail. A significant amount of garbage and litter is being left behind during usage. 17.As of May 6th, the Mamaroneck School District reported that the renovations to the pool locker rooms are scheduled to be completed towards the end of June. The new lockers may not be installed until July since their lead time was significant. By the end of May, we will be provided with a more accurate and official completion date. 18.The Outdoor Hommocks Pool Facility Survey concluded on May 7th. A total of 1 ,710 surveys were started, with 1,222 being completed. A report on the survey results will be shared when available. 19.The patch work on the Memorial Park Tennis Courts has been completed. The repairs are temporary until a complete rehabilitation of the courts can be completed. Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent is researching potential grant opportunities for this future project. 20.The new "CatchCorner" scheduling app being used at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink for booking available ice time has generated $23,180 in new funding so far this season. This new initiative has been successful, and we are hopeful that this number will increase even more next year. 21.The Senior Center Renovation Project is currently back out to bid. The scope of the work has been reduced, and most of the exterior work and all non-essential renovation areas have been excluded from the project. The bid opening date will be May 22nd 22.We are applying for a new, additional grant through the New York State Department of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation that could be used for the construction of the outdoor spray ground. An overview and requirements were provided. Ms. Fisher will keep the Commission updated on the status of this submission. 23.Currently, there are no new updates on the Shade Evaluation Study for Memorial Park. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025 - Page 3 EMAIL RECEIVED FROM RESIDENT, MR. JAMES BARNARD: Ms. Fisher reviewed a follow-up email from Mr. Barnard asking the Commissioners to reconsider their decision to eliminate the tennis court use fees for students attending Mamaroneck School District, provided they show a valid school ID. After further discussion, the Commission voted 3 to 1 , denying Mr. Barnards request for reconsideration. REQUEST FOR USE OF HOMMOCKS FIELDS: Ms. Fisher reviewed two new Hommocks Fields Usage Requests. Mr. Eric Greenberg is requesting to run a Lacrosse Camp; August 25th — 28th from 9:00 am — 12:00pm on the Hommocks Fields and Ms. Keila Brigandi Reyes is requesting Wednesday, June 25th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for Field Day at the Hommocks Middle School. After further discussion on field usage and the grass cutting schedule, the Commission unanimously approved both requests. POOL MEMBERSHIP FEES: Due to the temporary closure of the Hommocks Pool for locker room renovations, all valid pool permit holders were provided with a pro-rated refund. With the renovations proceeding on schedule and in preparation for the pool re-opening, Ms. Fisher presented the proposed 2025 Pool Permit Fee Schedule. After further discussion, a motion was made by Chairman Druker and seconded by Commissioner Sigel to approve the following membership rate increases: • Family Memberships: from $750 to $775 • Individual Memberships: from $350 to $365 • Daily/Basic Individual Memberships: from $150 to $160 • Senior Citizen Memberships: from $250 to $265 SUMMER PICKLEBALL AT THE HOMMOCKS ICE RINK: Matt Angst, Manager of the Hommocks Ice Rink, has proposed a new summer initiative using the ice rink's sport court flooring for six pickleball courts. Reservations and payments will be handled through the "CatchCorner" app, which is already in use for ice time rentals. The program is scheduled to begin on June 16th and will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The fee for a one-hour court rental will be $40. After discussion, the Recreation Commission expressed strong support for the idea of offering evening pickleball at the ice rink during the summer and approved the proposal unanimously. TOWN BOARD LIAISON'S UPDATE: Mr. Jeffery King, Town Board Liaison, provided the Recreation Commission with an update on the status of the Hommocks Fields. Mr. King reported that the Town Board recently met with the School District and communicated that it is not interested in selling the Hommocks Fields to the District. Mr. King proposed a new community event: a Tri-Municipal Half Marathon to be held in the Fall of 2026. The event would be a joint effort between the Town and the two Villages. Mr. King has had a preliminary conversation with Mr. Jason Pinto, Village of Mamaroneck Superintendent of Recreation regarding possible interest in the event. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025 - Page 4 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 8:30 P.M.