Minutes: 9/29/05
Attendance: Edith Dlugokencki, Mari Fiorentini, Rich
Grubb, Beth Veghte, Ken Jacobs, Bob O’Meara, Gene Buckley, and Michele Harcher,
Tim Brennan
The meeting was called to order at 8:05
p.m.
Review of Minutes:
6-23-05 – The minutes from 6-23-05 were approved as amended by a
motion made by Mario Fiorentini and seconded by Edith Dlugokencki. The vote was 3-0 in favor. Motion carried.
8-29-05 - The minutes from 8-29-05 were approved as amended by a
motion made by Bob O’Meara and seconded by Rich Grubb. The vote was 3-0 in favor. Motion carried
OLD BUSINESS
1. SUMMER
CAMP: Tim Brennan said camp used the new
gym and it went smoothly. The lobby was
used for art and it was easy for clean up.
The staff was very good. The
library staff and Brian were very cooperative with using the facilities. Swimming was excellent and well
received. On trips this year the 2nd
graders up went on the day trips and the younger ones stayed behind. There were
insurance issues with the middle school for the use of the pool but it was
straightened out by Ken Jacobs. Camp used
the community room for movies. The new
trips to the Philadelphia Zoo and Camden Aquarium went well. An Activities director was hired and for half
a day and we had an Art teacher. We
receive a lot of positive feedback from parents. The Art Director worked with the younger kids
and the Art teacher worked with the older kids.
We stayed in our budget per Ken.
Form changes need to be made for next year. Tim suggested a classroom to do art instead of
the lobby. Beth suggested sending a
letter to Carol and the board for our request to have the gym and a classroom
for next year. In the letter it should
be stated that our numbers of children have gone up and we need more space. Tim
purchase thermometers for outside for hot days, if the temperature got to 90
degrees the children would have to come in. Tim suggested extending Thursday
hours for trips next year so the younger children can stay longer on trips. Ken suggested
2.
Mario stated that his son Chris said that there were 5
bands interested. Mario will have Chris
present at the next meeting.
3. Fall Soccer
Soccer was canceled.
There were not enough children enrolled for the instructor to come here
to run the program do to gas prices.
Richard stated the fliers did not go out earlier enough. Richard stated the fliers should go out prior
to school ending. Bob suggested we
should get the
4. Millstone
fields
Beth asked if there were any more issues. Rich and Bob policed the fields for a week
and there were no more issues. Ken
called EWPAL about using the fields and he did not get a returned call. Beth asked Michele to break down the fields
to a, b so more people can reserve. Rich
and Bob asked about signs. Beth states
the signs will have park rules. Bob
asked that 2 teams should only have permits there now. The Soccer Club and Life Skills now have
there coached listed on the permits. Rich
states that Life Skills should be notified that if the Soccer Club has a game
and they need to get permits.
5. Bike Path
Beth stated the bike path has been started. It should be nice. Keith has to get it done by his 18th
birthday.
6.
No change. We need
to get the township committee’s view on the park. Gene will follow up with the township committee.
7. Needs Assessment
Beth gave the surveys to Michele to do a spreadsheet.
8. Babe Ruth
The bid was awarded.
They are going to start in a month it should be ready by late spring
2007 for use. Plans are being worked on
so it can be completed on time. Once that is done the soccer fields will be
irrigated. Beth stated it should take
about a week for each field to be done.
9. Part time site
supervisor
This person is to take care of tee ball and basketball
and other activities. Ken will do a job
description and then a meeting will be set up to talk to Tom and Pari in
regarding hiring someone. It should not
be any different than the summer help.
10. Web page
Nothing new to report.
11. Waivers for
Basketball
Gene states they are done.
12. Movies
Beth suggested we look into getting someone new to show
the movies. Ken will look into. Beth
would like for someone to come to the next meeting to get dates set for next
year. Ken will have someone attend the
next meeting to pick dates for next year.
Last movie shown this year had a great turn out per Ken.
13. Middlesex
County Money
Beth has not heard anything about this.
14.
Beth suggests June 3rd for warmer
weather. June 3rd is the set
date for the camp out. Ken is to put
something together for the January newsletter.
It will be held at
15. Cranbury Day
Michele organized the activities sponsored by Recreation
Commission. The moonwalks were a hit and
Yosi performed earlier in the day.
16. DEP Livable
Communities Program Funds
Ken has not seen anything yet for this program. He believes that the information is sent to
the Mayors of every town. Ken will look
into when the information is due to come out.
17. Newsletter
Everything was put in the newsletter.
18. Computer
Program Adjustment
Ken tried to contact Jan but she is on vacation.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Welcome Michele
Harcher
Michele was welcomed as the new recording secretary.
2. Discussion of
Fee/Park Reservation
Beth thinks the fees for the reservations should cover
clean up. If we use the public works
employees they would need to be paid overtime which could be expensive. Tom
suggested we hire a private company to do clean up. We should charge outside organizations with
the exception of the township base organizations to use the fields. By charging the fees we hope to deter
organizations of using the fields. Ken
suggested $50 for a block of 3 hours. The
Pavilion and Gazebo was also discussed to charge a fee. Beth suggested that we hire someone privately
to clean up for around $25 - $50 for each reservation. Beth asked Ken to work up something for all the
groups using the fields to see what should be charged.
3. Park Update
A fence is being put up by one of the scouts so everyone
uses the path instead of cutting through the yards. Rich and Bob asked why the fences are there
for the West Property entrance. They
stated that it is very hard for two cars to pass each other. A message board will be put up in the
preserve. The swings are back up in
Village and Millstone parks. The
historical society wants to preserve Updike Barn and try to make it
usable. Gene suggested that using the
barn would be more trouble then what it is worth because it is so
historical. To use the barn for meetings
there would be need to change the historical features of the barn.
4. Golden Agers
Edith stated that plans are being made for the Christmas
party.
5. Senior
Fellowship
Nothing new to report.
6. 2006 Budget
Beth would like to get 2 sets of portable turf goals so
the fields can be used for and lacrosse as well. Ken recommended that the summer recreation
budget from this year should not be changed.
Ken thinks that we have enough money in the trust account to cover
everything. Ken also suggested that the
counselors and teachers get certified for CPR next year as well hire a nurse
for summer camp. A rebound wall was
suggested. Ken states they are very
expensive. Beth thinks that we can get a
local contractor to volunteer and do the work if the materials were purchased. Beth would like to get a turf field. Beth suggested that the ice freezing
mechanism be added. Mario suggested that
we add the rebound walls for the tennis courts.
The budget was agreed upon and will be submitted to
7. Additional Playing
Fields
Current fields are getting burnt out. Beth wants to put together a subcommittee to
work with the township committee to use other areas in town. Haggerty field was suggested. Bob suggested putting a small sided field at
Village outside left field.
8. Other
Gene suggested a winter program for lacrosse. Gene will look into and discuss it further at
the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Harcher
Recording Secretary