Recreation Committee Meeting – February 21, 2006
Present: James Smith, Dede Conlan, Mike Prevoznik, Denise Brennan, Peter Holmberg, Ed Kubliski, Scott Richards, Louise Davis
MINUTES: The minutes of our January 24, 2006 meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
SUMMER RECREATION: Summer Recreation camp will start this year on June 26th due to the earlier closing of our schools and run for seven weeks until August 11th. The Commission discussed how we can help ensure the counselors are all focused on the program and its goals. In prior years efforts have been made to improve the quality of the counselors and their summer experience. Efforts included safety training, counselor training and development of a code of conduct for counselors and campers. This year Denise plans to add more situational training upfront for counselors. Other ideas to be considered are creating extra 30-minute sessions during the summer to debrief with the counselors about what happened during the week. Attempts to have counselors have greater input into activity scheduling may be made. A written set of Summer Rec objectives may also be developed.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Denise advised the Commission of the dates for various upcoming events: Easter Egg Hunt (4/8); Trout Stocking (4/21); Trout Derby (4/22); Touch a Truck (5/7); and Beach Opening (6/17).
SUMMER LACROSSE: Teachers Fusco and White are planning to offer a two-week summer lacrosse camp for grades 2nd – 7th. It would be for Mountain Lakes and Boonton Township youth.
CHILI COOK-OFF: This event for adults only was delayed due to inclement weather and will now be held March 12, 2006 at 6 p.m. at the Market. Beer and wine will be offered. Volunteers to help out are needed.
2006 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Commission discussed the proposed goals and objectives for 2006. They agreed to one change in the first objective to expand the scope of the long term capital improvement plan to all Rec facilities. Louise agreed to revise the objectives and submit the approved objectives to Council. James Smith agreed to work with Bob Wilson on the second objective (concerning Rec facility security) and discuss same at an upcoming Rec meeting. Denise agreed to circulate to the Commission a listing of all requested 2006 capital improvement projects for Rec facilities. This will help better track project progress.
REC WEBSITE: Denise requested the help of the
Commission revising its website. Denise
agreed to send a note to Rec members seeking volunteers to review and update
various sections of the website.
Next Meeting: March 21, 2006 – 7:30 PM DPW BUILDING