RECEATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2006

 

The Recreation Advisory Committee held it’s regularly scheduled meeting in the Pittsgrove Municipal Building on September 11,2006.

 

Members present were Bruce Ricards, Audrey Mavroff, Kate Harrison, Ralph Padilla and Walt Wenner. Alternate members present were Sam Amico, Pat Odenath and Edson Creamer. Sub committee member in attendance was Jeff Ridgway. Linda DuBois has another scheduled meeting when the Recreation meeting is not held on regular first Monday of the month that makes it difficult for her to attend.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Bruce Ricards called the meeting to order at 8:00pm.with salute to the flag and the reading of the Sunshine Law. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 12, 2006 MEETING

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

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Kate Harrison suggested that a moment of silence be observed to remember the anniversary of September 11, 2001.  All members agreed it was a wonderful idea and observed a moment of silence.

 

RESIGNATION

A copy of the resignations from Susan Voros and Risea Twum-Barima were given to all members.  Resignations had already been accepted by Township Committee.   Ralph Padilla commented on what a good job Sue has done on the Easter Egg Hunt the past few years.  Ralph, Kate Harrison, Audrey Mavroff and Sam Amico all offered to co-chair this event in the future. Kate and Walt also offered to assist with the brick project. 

 

PITTSGROVE DAY

Copy of Township Committee approval for date and chairperson for Pittsgrove Day 2007 was copied to all members. Linda DuBois will be the chairperson and the date will be May 19th with a rain date of May 20th.  

 

BUDGET

Members discussed how to use any surplus money left in the budget to be expended.  Ideas included supporting or co sponsoring some other events in the township.  Kate Harrison suggested that money be designated to help fund some projects at Unity Park.  Walt Wenner suggested the money be used to fund development at the parks and move the parks in the township forward to provide more recreational opportunities for the residents of the township. Ralph Padilla suggested the money should be allocated in the short term if no long term plan can be agreed upon. Jeff Ridgway informed the committee that the ordinance review committee is discussing charging a recreation surcharge fee (ex. 1500.00) for each new home built in the township to go toward recreation costs. He also stated that an ADA grant has been applied for to help get Unity Park projects going.  Bruce Ricards would like to see money used for seed money to help with projects that could also be fundraisers for the committee.    Sam Amico agreed to follow up with costs associated with purchasing equipment necessary to move forward with movie night event (projection equipment).  Kate Harrison suggested the committee make a list of priorities and again emphasized she feels Unity Park seems like an empty promise that needs to be finished.  Audrey Mavroff agreed Unity Park project needs to be completed.  Jeff Ridgway will provide a copy of the master plan and look into pricing for equipment.  He will bring the information next month.  The committee will revisit this issue in October.  The secretary will contact Harry Snyder about possible signage for the brick project.  Maybe putting some signs around the area will get more people interested in purchasing the bricks.

 

ADDITION FOR FOOTBALL STORAGE BUILDING

Sam Amico presented a proposal from Pittsgrove Midget Football for addition to the existing storage building.  Once completed the building will be donated to the township and the building will not interfere with adjacent, existing soccer fields.

On a motion by Kate and seconded by Audrey Mavroff, the proposal was accepted.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

PARK REQUESTS

On a motion by Kate Harrison and seconded by Ralph Padilla, park request from Kelly Helms was approved

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

LACROSS

Ralph Padilla reported a recreational LaCross program has been approved.  He will report back with more details next month.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

ANIMAL ORDINANCE

Jeff Ridgway reported no response from the solicitor on this issue.

 

CONCESSION STAND

Walt Wenner is donating some stainless steel shelving to the concession stand.  The other issues are still being worked on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Ridgway received information on group insurance.  JIF does not provide such insurance and individual groups must provide their own insurance like they are doing now.  Some municipalities do provide group insurance but the individual municipality is responsible for providing such insurance.

 

Walt Wenner inquired about the master plan for parks in the township.  Jeff Ridgway will look into those plans.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business on a motion by Kate Harrison and seconded by Audrey Mavroff, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm.

VOTE:  ALL IN FAVOR

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Donna Metzger, Secretary