Minutes:
Attendance:
Gene Buckley, Mario Fiorentini, Rich Grubb, Edith Dlugokencki, Bob
O’Meara, Beth Veghte, Ken Jacobs, Kerry A. Philip.
The
meeting was called to order at
Review Minutes:
Old
Business:
1.
Summer Camp:
Ken stated that the office has received 15 applications
but only a few positions are available.
Interviews are set up for next week.
He stated that the
2.
Beth stated that Cranbury is proceeding with the
development of a skate park. She asked
what our next step would be. Gene stated
that the question is where the park will be located. Beth stated that we need to generate some
interest so when we get to the process of proposing this on a parcel we need to
show the interest in a skate park. It
would also be helpful to know how this would be funded. Beth stated that this issue will be put on
hold till September and by that time we can calculate what is desired in the
needs assessment and the recreation master plan. Gene
noted that the issue involves whether Cranbury wants a skate park, he advised
that he would like to find out why we are being stalled on finding a location
for the park. Beth advised that she will
speak with Pari Stave and Dave Stout.
Gene stated that a valid concern would be the survey (needs assessment) and
what the general priorities are; he feels the survey does not show this as a
high priority. Beth stated that the
survey appears to have been completed by the adults and not the children, the
kids would probably have a different list of priorities for recreation.
3. Needs
Assessment: Ken advised that their new
secretary, Michelle, likes to work on spread sheets so Beth was asked to
forward the needs assessment data to Michelle.
Beth suggested doing a needs assessment for the kids and after those results
the assessment would be modified.
4. Bike Path: Beth stated that construction of the path
should begin some time after June. The
contract needs to be approved by all parties.
5. Babe Ruth
Field: Beth stated that the
environmental commission reviewed the parcel this week because the Borough has
put bids out for demolishing the field.
There is concern because a number of complaints have been received about
the handling of this matter, it has been expressed that the dirt in the field
may be contaminated and there is concern about the debris from the dust and the
fact that the soil was not handled properly.
Beth advised that the soil has never been tested so it should have been
handled properly. The irrigation lines
will be determined after remediation efforts are complete and she advised that Bob
Brown has signed the contract so the plans can be finalized.
6. Baseball
Questions for Newsletter:
Mario handed out a copy of his suggested questions for
the newsletter (i.e. Are the number of little league fields sufficient? Which
field is utilized the most / the least? How important is the need for indoor
facilities for training during the season and off season. Is a concession stand
needed in
7. Park Rules:
Beth stated that the rules are almost in final form, she
approached the Environmental Commission to get their feedback. They suggested the elimination of some rules
that did not really pertain to the park.
The document will be revised and resubmitted to the EC for their
review. Signage with the park rules will
be handed by Tom Witt.
8. Part-Time
Recreation Program Coordinator: Beth
asked Ken to send her the description via email.
9. Web
Page:
Gene advised the board of his new e-mail address. Gbuckley@microsoft.com
Beth handed out copies of Board’s 2005 projected goals
and objectives and Parks Recreational Amenities. She advised that the goals and links to other
sites will be included on the web page, Ken was asked to work on a mission
statement. A list of the amenities will
also be on the web page. Gene stated
that signage is needed to remove Cranbury from liability in the case of injury
or worse by the lake. Ken stated that
some items may be part of the goals for the parks commission. Bob asked if a pavilion is still being
considered. Beth stated that it is and
it is included in our budget but it was placed behind the money needed for a
skate park. Included on the web page
should be a list of frequently asked questions.
Board members were asked to consider questions about recreation and
forward their suggestions to Beth via e-mail.
10. Waivers: Ken stated that he asked Michelle to print
out 30 copies of the waivers and mail them to Gene’s home. The waivers could not be e-mailed since the
permits are not on letterhead within the computer. Waivers are needed for the aerobics class and
if we sponsor a tennis program then we need to get waivers from those
participants.
11. Antenna/Lights: Gene stated that there does not appear to be
a real offer for light poles for the fields.
There was a communication company had contacted Cranbury but did not
receive a response. Light towers were
installed in
12. Summer
Concerts/Movies: Ken stated that Yosi
can be scheduled and we could schedule a concert before a movie. Ken was asked to check the prices for the two
bands we are considering. Ken stated
that he will come up with some ideas and will e-mail everyone with the
results.
13.
1. Summer
Movies:
Todd Kimmel (Movie Man) handed out copies of the list of
the movies that he will be showing in
2. Golden
Agers: Edith stated that they are
planning a trip to Sight and Sound in June.
3. Senior
Fellowship: Beth stated that she did not
call the Four Seasons about using one of their rooms for the exercise class in
the summer.
4. Park
Update: Beth stated that she and Judy
Dossen attended the Township meeting to discuss the swing sets. The Township has received numerous irate
phone calls about where the swing sets are since they were removed for repair
and relocation. They made a proposal
presentation for swings and the Township approved this request. The swing sets will be put in
5. High School
Hoops Flyer:
Beth stated that she was speaking with Jay Lawrence and
they feel that a flyer is needed that can be distributed to the current 8th
grade class to get them psyched up for high school hoops next year. The flyer could include a section for them to
complete with contact information so we could contact those students who are
interested. This approach could be done
for all activities, not just HS Hoops.
6.
Ken was asked to set a date for a camp out. Beth stated that when a date is known we can
put a flyer in with the summer newsletter.
Ken asked that a location for this event be determined. He suggested that this be done in conjunction
with an evening movie. September 10th
is being considered.
7. Other
Business:
Beth advised that we received a year contribution of $500
from the Lions Club.
Beth then announced that the Recording Secretary, Kerry
A. Philip, will be leaving after next months meeting because she is relocating
to another part of
The
meeting adjourned at
The next
meeting is scheduled for
Respectfully
submitted,
Kerry A.
Philip
Recording
Secretary