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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_02_11 Recreation Commission Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 11 , 2025 PRESENT: James Druker, Chairman Joyce Callahan Graham Gutter Darren Moss Susan Sigel EXCUSED: William Paonessa Brian Welsh Jeffery King, Town Board Liaison ALSO PRESENT: Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation 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 Sigel, the Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024, and January 14, 2025, were unanimously approved as amended. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE: Ms. Fisher reported the following: 1 . Enclosed is a copy of the February Newsletter for your information. 2. Enclosed is a copy of the January 2024 and 2025 Hommocks Park Ice Rink attendance numbers. 3. Registration for Session 4 of Skating School is underway with 430 enrolled. 4. On February 3rd, the Hommocks Pool closed for locker room renovations. Mr. Steve Brugge, Director of Facilities, was contacted over concerns raised regarding signage of asbestos removal at the pool. The signage also stated that the pool would be opening in January 2026. The response email from Mr. Brugge regarding these concerns was enclosed. The school district is still planning to re- open in June 2025. 5. The existing contract for our grass cutting services has expired. A Request for Proposal for the grass cutting services for the Hommocks Fields, Hommocks Pool lawn, and Senior Center has gone out for bid. 6. The deadline for bid submissions for renovations at the Senior Center was January 30th. This was a rebid since the first bids came in higher than expected. 7. The training for the software application, Zencity is on-going. One of the first projects will be to use this application to conduct a Pool Facility Use Survey. The proposed survey will be shared with the Town Board and Recreation Commission before it is sent out. 8. On February 5th, the Town Board approved the contract with Labella Associates for consultant services related to the evaluation of shade options at Memorial Park. The contract fee for this service is approximately $30,000. Unfortunately, the Town Board has removed all funds in the 2025 budget to provide for any shade project at Memorial Park. After further discussion, the Commission passed a resolution for the Town Board to use the $30,000 towards shade this year instead of a study. It was recommended to consult with the Town Arborist to plant a few trees and to add shade coverings over the benches before the summer. 9. Ms. Fisher is still waiting for the updated cost estimate for the concept design for the Hommocks Outdoor Pool Complex. This information will be shared with the Commission once it is received. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE CONTINUED: 10.The Town has received the report provided by Carlin-Simpson and Associates to conduct an independent geotechnical evaluation of the Carpino-Steffens Fields. Carlin-Simpson has completed its review of the report, and their comments appear to indicate that the costs of building on this property are more than expected and would take longer than suggested by Woodard and Curran. Concerns were expressed about the school district's interest in acquiring the Carpino-Steffens Fields from the Town. The Commission passed a unanimous resolution for the Town Board that they oppose the sale or lease of the Carpino- Steffens fields to the Mamaroneck School District or any third party. 2025 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM FEES: On a motion by, Commissioner Callahan, seconded by, Commissioner Moss, the following fees were unanimously approved. TOT & YOUTH PROGRAMS ADOPTED 2025 Mad Science resident $380/4-full days nonresident $405/4-full days Kids Bingo/Pizza Night resident $20/person nonresident $25/person Family Bingo resident $5/person nonresident $10/person Grit Ninja Warrior resident $300/8 weeks nonresident $325/8 weeks Kids Cooking resident $260/8 weeks nonresident $285/8 weeks Dance Tot/Youth resident $150/8 weeks nonresident $175/8 weeks Backyard Sports - Football resident $250/8 weeks nonresident $275/8 weeks Bizzy Girls resident $300/8 weeks nonresident $325/8 weeks Laser Tag resident $200/5 weeks nonresident $225/5 weeks Chess resident $210/8 weeks nonresident $235/8 weeks US Sports Institute Weekly Sports Programs resident $165/6 weeks nonresident $190/6 weeks resident $205/8 weeks nonresident $230/8 weeks Summer Weekly Sports resident $210/4 days nonresident $235/4 days Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — Page 3 2025 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM FEES CONTINUED: TOT & YOUTH PROGRAMS ADOPTED 2025 Spark Theme based programs resident $240/8 weeks nonresident $265/8 weeks Entrepreneur programs resident $225/4 day nonresident $250/4 days Basketball resident $130/4 weeks nonresident $155/4 weeks Snapology Theme Based resident $160/6 weeks nonresident $185/6 weeks resident $215/weekly nonresident $240/weekly Robotics/Engineering resident $190/6 weeks nonresident $215/6 weeks resident $255/weekly nonresident $280/weekly Junior Kayak resident $165 nonresident $190 Youth Kayak resident $140 nonresident $165 Kayak Camp resident $175 nonresident $200 TGA (Child) resident $295 nonresident $320 ADULT PROGRAMS Total Body Fitness (per class) resident $10/class nonresident $12/class Yoga Sculpt (per class) resident $10/class nonresident $12/class Total Body/Yoga Combo (multi class discount) $40.00 Pilates resident $15.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Yoga resident $15.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Total Body Strength and Cardio resident $15.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Fitness Bootcamp resident $15.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Summer Sizzler resident $18.50/class nonresident $21.50/class Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — Page 4 2025 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM FEES CONTINUED: ADULT PROGRAMS ADOPTED 2025 Mobility and Strength for Beginners resident $16/class nonresident $18/class Adult Kayaking resident $185 nonresident $210 EVENTS 5K - Lil' Bunny Hop adult $30 youth $15 Resident Youth based Not for Profit Group Rate (Minimum 10) $10/youth YOUTH HOCKEY Spring Hockey Clinic resident $280(7 weeks) nonresident $315 Pond Hockey resident $200(5 weeks) nonresident $225 OFF-ICE SKATING TRAINING Advanced Skater Training resident $125 Sunday 30-Min (5 Weeks) nonresident $135 Adult Training resident $190 Friday 45-Min (5 weeks) nonresident $200 SKATING SCHOOL Skating Competition 1st event $40 Add event $20 Performance on Ice Workshop resident $75 (2 hours) nonresident $85 SUMMER INDOOR RINK FLOOR RENTAL $150/hr CAMPS Camp Rockingstone (6 weeks) resident $1 ,300 nonresident $1,500 Hommocks Camp (6 weeks) resident $1,320 nonresident $1,520 Hommocks Camp resident $50/wk Early Morning Drop Off nonresident $75/wk Hommocks Camp after camp resident $140/wk nonresident $165/wk Teen Travel Camp residents $1,400 (2 weeks per session) nonresident $1 ,600 AQUATIC PROGRAMS Bubble Babies resident $16.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Seahorse resident $16.50/class nonresident $17.50/class Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — Page 5 2025 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM FEES CONTINUED: AQUATIC PROGRAMS CONTINUED: ADOPTED 2025 Tot/Youth Swim Lessons resident $15.50/class nonresident $16.50/class Dolphins Pre Team resident $12.50/class nonresident $14.50/class Adult Learn to Swim resident $13.50/class nonresident $14.50/class Aqua Jog resident $10.50/class nonresident $12.50/class Aqua Zumba resident $10.50/class nonresident $12.50/class Lifeguard Training resident $400 nonresident $450 B Water resident $22/class nonresident $24/class MSC Swim Team resident $410 nonresident $435 MSC Diving resident $300 nonresident $325 MSC Swim Team & Dive Team (multi program discount) $100 TENNIS PASSES: Resident Adult $160 Senior Citizen $145 Youth $125 Family $340 Walk On Daily Use $15/adult $10/youth/senior Nonresident (Village of Larchmont & Village of Mamaroneck) Adult $200 Senior Citizen $180 Youth $150 Family $390 Guest Fee adult $7 youth $5 TENNIS PROGRAM FEES: Youth Tennis(ages 5-6) Red Ball resident $45/1 hr Youth Tennis(ages 7-9) Orange Ball resident $50/1 hr Junior Tennis (ages 10-17) Green/Yellow Ball resident $66/1 hr Junior Match Play resident $45/1 hr Junior Summer Tennis Camp resident $83/day Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — Page 6 TENNIS PROGRAM FEES CONTINUED: ADOPTED 2025 Adult Group Tennis resident $46/1 hr resident $61/1.5hrs Individual Tennis resident $99/1 hr Note: Nonresidents will pay an additional $25 to the total program fee. 2025 CAMP FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES: The 2025 Financial Aid Guidelines were reviewed as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Callahan, seconded by Chairman Druker, the request to accept the 2025 Financial Aid Guidelines as presented, were unanimously approved. TEEN TRAVEL CAMP UPDATE: Vicky Laoutaris, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation updated the Commission on the Teen Travel registration. The Teen Travel registration opened for residents on Tuesday, February 11th at 9:00 am. In less than 2 minutes, both sessions were full with 40 participants in each session, and a waitlist was created. The waitlist was increased to 40 participants. Ms. Laoutaris will look into acquiring a second bus, a co-director and additional staff. Ms. Laoutaris will keep the Commission updated. SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE: Commissioner Sigel has requested a FOIA on the information about the grant for the Hommocks Pool and what the parameters are of the $250,000 grant. Commissioner Gutter made an inquiry as to why the Hommocks Park Ice Rink is not using Live Barn during hockey games at the rink. This issue has come up in the past and Ms. Fisher has reviewed it multiple times with the Town Administrator, Town Attorney, and Supervisor. To date, requests have been denied based on Municipal Law that prohibits companies from making a profit from a private benefit if not being used for a governmental purpose. Commissioner Gutter has been asked as to why the Hommocks Park Ice Rink doesn't offer skate sharpening. Ms. Fisher informed the Commission that the Town has never provided skate sharpening for the public due to the potential liability of not sharpening someone's skates properly. Skate blades can be very expensive and if they are not sharpened correctly, they can easily be ruined. A few years ago, MYHA rented space inside the ice rink and operated an independent operation. Their operation did not last long due to the inconsistent hours of operation and lack of employees they had to sharpen skates. Currently, there are no plans to include ice skate sharpening at the ice rink. CHAIRMAN UPDATE: Commissioner Sigel expressed her concerns over the lack of transparency from the School District and wants to know more about the project. Several Commission members said that they would like to know additional details on the asbestos and abatement plan for the locker rooms and what the overall renovation plan involves. The Commission passed a Resolution that the Town Board or Town Supervisor seek additional information from the school district related to these concerns. 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 8:25 PM.