RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

DECEMBER 5, 2005

 

 

The Recreation Advisory Committee held it’s regularly scheduled meeting in the Pittsgrove Municipal Building on December 5, 2005

 

Members present were Bruce Ricards, Audrey Mavroff, Kate Harrison, Sue Voros and Walt Wenner. Alternate member present was Sam Amico. Sub committee members in attendance were Jeff Ridgway and Linda DuBois. 

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Bruce Ricards called the meeting to order at 8:03pm.with salute to the flag and the reading of the Sunshine Law. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 14, 2005 MEETING

On a motion made by Audrey Mavroff and seconded by Walt Wenner, the aforementioned minutes were approved as submitted.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

UPDATE ON PSC/DEAN PARK USAGE

Bruce Ricards reported there were still issues with field/light usage at the soccer fields since the last Recreation meeting. Jeff Ridgway informed the committee that the soccer season is now officially over and some new scheduling techniques will be put in place next year to alleviate scheduling conflicts.  The Recreation Advisory Committee is going to need detailed schedules from all groups.

 

BUDGET

Secretary reported Budget request has been forwarded to the budget committee. Jeff Ridgway and Linda DuBois informed the committee that the budget review process has begun.

 

GROUP  INSURANCE

Jeff Ridgway spoke to Dave Mulford, Township Administrator and he has sent a letter to the Township Solicitor and JIF to investigate the idea and is waiting to hear back.

 

Kate Harrison arrives at 8:10pm.

 

FEES FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The committee will revisit this issue next month.  Dr. Copare is looking into the matter and was unable to attend the meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

PARK REQUESTS

On a motion by Walt Wenner and seconded by Kate Harrison,  requests to use Green Branch Park soccer fields and facilities by PSC from January through December 2006 was approved contingent upon receipt of detailed schedules.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

On a motion by Sam Amico and seconded by Audrey Mavroff, request to use Green Branch Park football practice and game fields by Generals DFL Football from December, 2005 through May, 2006 was approved contingent upon receipt of detailed schedule.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

GREEN BRANCH PARK SOCCER FIELDS

Jeff Ridgway suggested that PSC forward a proposal to him regarding maintenance needs for the soccer fields and he will pass the request on to Public Works for their input.  PSC is going to provide financing for such maintenance but a plan needs to be worked out.

 

There being no further business on a motion made by Kate Harrison and seconded by Audrey Mavroff, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Donna Metzger, Secretary

Recreation Advisory Committee