MINUTES

JANUARY 9, 2006

 

 

The Recreation Advisory Committee held it’s regularly scheduled meeting in the Pittsgrove Municipal Building on January 9, 2005.

 

Members present were Bruce Ricards, Audrey Mavroff, Risea  Rodgers, Fiore Copare, Sue Voros and Walt Wenner. Alternate members present were Sam Amico and Edson Creamer. Sub committee member in attendance was Jeff Ridgway.  Linda DuBois notified the secretary of a conflict. 

 

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 December 5, 2005 MEETING

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

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

NEW BUSINESS:

REORGANIZATION

On a motion by Audrey Mavroff and seconded by Walt Wenner, Bruce Ricards was nominated to be 2006 Chairperson. Nominations were closed.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

On a motion by Audrey Mavroff and seconded by Risea Rodger, Walt Wenner was nominated to be 2006 Co-Chairperson.  Nominations were closed

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

On a motion by Sue Voros and seconded by Audrey Mavroff, Donna Metzger was nominated to be 2006 Secretary.  Nominations were closed

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

Meeting dates for 2006 were established and will be advertised and posted as required.

Dates for Pittsgrove Day (May 20, 2006 with a rain date of May 21, 2006) were chosen and will be sent to Township Committee for approval. Linda DuBois had already been chosen as Chairperson for Pittsgrove Day. The date of April 8, 2006 with a rain date of April 9, 2006 for the Easter Egg Hunt had already been approved.  On a motion by by Fiore Copare and seconded by Walt Wenner, Sue Voros was chosen as Chairperson with Audrey Mavroff as Co Chairperson of the Easter Egg Hunt.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

OLD BUSINESS:

GROUP  INSURANCE

Jeff Ridgway will speak to Dave Mulford, Township Administrator to see if anything has developed and report back in February.

 

FEES FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

Dr. Copare spoke with the school board and the policy for charging sports organizations will be reviewed by the school board.

 

PARK REQUESTS

Secretary notified PSC, Pittsgrove Midget Football and Generals DFL that requests have been approved contingent upon detailed schedules from each group

 

FACILITY VISITS

Bruce Ricards would like the committee to travel as a group to some other recreational facilities to get ideas for Pittsgrove Township.  Possible locations are West Deptford, Hamilton Township, Washington Township and Buena.  The secretary will try to arrange for someone to meet the Recreation Committee members at these sites.  Bruce Ricards would like to see grants obtained to fund projects the committee might like to see take place in Pittsgrove.

 

ODD FELLOWS HALL

Facility is progressing.  Township Committee should be able to provide detailed information about use shortly.

 

UNITY PARK

Jeff Ridgway reported nothing happening at this time.  The $100,000.00 grant that was applied for was not received.  Another grant will be applied for this year.

 

ANIMAL ORDINANCE

Secretary reported Public Works has been directed to purchase a larger sign to be placed at Green Branch Park. Members of the committee suggested that the zoning officer be used to help enforce the animal ordinance along with employees of public works since they are at the park often during work hours.  Members also suggested that the animal control used by the township might also be useful in enforcement.  On a motion by Risea Rodgers and seconded by Sue Voros these suggestions will be sent to Township Committee.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

There being no further business on a motion by Sue Voros and seconded by Audrey Mavoroff, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm. VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Donna Metzger, Secretary