Recreation Committee Meeting – January 15, 2008

 

 

Present: Debbie Bednar, Denise Brennan, Dede Conlan, Ellen Emr, Celia Flynn, Peter

              Holmberg, Mike Prevoznik, Scott Richards and James Smith.  Kim Rozanitis attended

  the meeting as a representative from the Swim Club Association.

 

Absent:  Mike Davies, Ed Kubliski, Rich Mancuso and Pete Sentowski

 

1.      Minutes:

The November 20, 2007 minutes were approved.

 

  1. Welcome:

The Rec Commission welcomed Ellen Emr, the Council’s new liaison to the

Commission.

 

3.      2008 Budget:

Ellen Emr reported on the status of the budget process.  Denise has not yet presented to

Council.

 

Peter Holmberg agreed to update the Commission at the next (or other future) meeting of the progress he, Rich Mancuso and James Smith had made in forming a subcommittee of the Commission to be responsible for helping prepare a proposed Recreation capital budget and then tracking compliance with the budget and maintenance expenses.  The three gentlemen will look out 3 years in developing the plan and take into account the proposals from Dede’s Beach Report and the recommendations from the annual Facilities Tour.

 

  1. Director’s Report:

Denise reported that Summer Rec will be at the High School for 2008 due to construction

at Wildwood.  It will run from 6/30/08 to 8/8/08.  On February 27, 2008 we will hold a

parent meeting at Wildwood School to get feedback on the Summer Rec Program and

how best to improve the program and increase interest.

 

Kim Rozanitis gave an update on the Swim Club activities planned for 2008.  They are recruiting a new coach to run the program.

 

  1. Upcoming Events:

February Family Fun Day – will be Thursday, February 21 from 1 to 4:00 pm at the Mountain Lakes Public Library.

Chili Cook-Off – will be Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 pm at the Market.

Easter Egg Hunt – will be Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 pm at Midvale (with rain date March 16).

4th of July – Denise reported that the 4th of July this year falls on a Friday.  Our regular vendor may not be available.  The Commission preferred keeping it on 7/4, but recognized vendor availability may be an issue.  Denise to further investigate available alternatives.

Tree Lighting – The Commission thanked Joyce Prevoznik for stepping up and running the Tree Lighting this year.  Cold, icy weather adversely impacted turnout but not the good cheer spread by the volunteers.

 

  1. Other Business:

Monday Night Madness - is being run at Wildwood for 5th -8th graders from 7:30 – 9:00 pm for 2 week time periods (self-defense, soccer, volleyball and baseball) during January and February.

Tri-Town Hoops – Mike Prevoznik reported that the Tri-Town Hoops program is running smoothly.

 

  1. Master Plan:

Celia Flynn is serving as the Recreation Commission’s representative on the Mountain Lakes Master Plan Committee.  The Commission thanked Celia for volunteering (yet again) to serve.  Celia handed out a document for members to review and provide her comments before 2/7/08.

 

  1. Duke Smith:

The Commission expressed its deep appreciation for Duke Smith and all he did for the

community and its citizens.  His many accomplishments were fondly remembered.  The

Commission supported the town recognizing Duke, in an appropriate fashion for one of

the town’s finest citizens.

 

  1. The Commission endorsed coordinating the Memorial Day Parade, Senior Citizen Group and Mountain Lakes Day under the Recreation Commission, assuming the Recreation Director position became a full-time position.

 

  1. Signage:

Ellen Emr raised the issue of beach usage by non-residents.  She wants to align the

town’s ordinance with signage.  The Commission will devote dedicated time to working

on these issues at future meetings once the Council frames the issues properly.

 

 

Next Meeting:  February 26, 2008

7:30 p.m. DPW Building

55 Pocono Road