MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 2004
The Recreation Advisory Committee held it’s regularly scheduled meeting in the Pittsgrove Municipal Building on December 6, 2004.
Members present were Risea
Rodgers, Bruce Ricards, Mike Newton, Kate Harrison, and Audrey Mavroff.
Alternate members present were Ralph Padilla and Kathy Shelton. Sub committee
members in attendance were Maxine Hargus and Jeff Ridgway.
On a motion made by Mike Newton and seconded by Bruce Ricards, the aforementioned minutes were approved as submitted.
VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR
Risea Rodgers noted that
after reading the minutes she wanted to make it clear that it was never her
intent to take funding away from other projects and designate funds to Unity
Park. She just wants to make sure the township remembers the park when budget
is being discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lisa Sheetz from the Vineland YMCA was in attendance. The summer camp run by the YMCA is looking for a possible partnership with the township. Camp Merywood is located in Pittsgrove Township and provides summer recreation. The camp is celebrating 50th anniversary this summer and is planning a major promotion of the facility. Ms. Sheetz reported that approximately 25 children from Pittsgrove attend the summer camp and they are trying to figure out what the barrier is that keeps this number from being higher. Facility is looking to expand by clearing more area and is looking for possible assistance from Pittsgrove with this. Jeff Ridgway said he would talk to Harry Snyder about possible help from County Sheriff Office and Department of Corrections. The committee discussed going through the school system with advertising for this program to make residents aware of what it has to offer.
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
ACTIVITIES
Risea Rodgers presented a copy of letter the Mayor had received regarding possible Martin Luther King Day celebrations. A 2005 calendar is being published and it is too late for Pittsgrove to add anything but it is something to look into for 2006. Odd Fellows Hall was mentioned as possible site for breakfast, ceremony or activity for 2006. The committee will follow up on this later in the year.
PARK REQUESTS
On a motion by Mike Newton and seconded by Kate Harrison, request by Pittsgrove Soccer Club for 2005 was approved.
VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR
The committee agreed to table request by GC Yankees 18AA until further information is obtained on this organization.
Harry Snyder has made a request for a new flag pole at the park. Members agreed this would be something that they could possibly get donated.
RESIGNATION OF CHERI BARTON
On a motion by Mike Newton and seconded by Bruce Ricards, the resignation of Cheri Barton was accepted with regret.
VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR
COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROJECT
Secretary
reported that public works is putting first batch of engraved bricks in place
and the second order has been sent to be engraved.
ED OLBRICH CROP DAMAGE
Jeff Ridgway and Bruce Ricards reported they had a
meeting with Ed Olbrich and had reached an agreement on this matter. A sum of
$150.00 was agreed upon and pending soccer club approval will be paid to Mr.
Olbrich. Jeff Ridgway thanked Bruce
Ricards for making an effort to resolve this matter.
There being no further business on a motion by Kate Harrison and
seconded by Audrey Mavroff , the meeting
was adjourned at 8:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Metzger, Secretary
Recreation Advisory
Committee