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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 9, 2004
Adequate notice of this meeting, in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, has been given by posting one copy of Notice of Meeting in the Washington Township Administrative office, by making copies to the "Express Times" and "Star Gazette,” and to the municipal clerk in Washington Township.
The regular meeting of the Recreation Commission was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
ATTENDEES
M. Kries, D. Dempski, F. Loughlin, R. Berrie, R. Flint, D. Schott (arrived at 9:00 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by R. Flint, seconded by D Dempski to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of November 11, 2004 as written. All were in favor.
MEADOW BREEZE PARK
The old baseball storage shed will be repaired this winter by the DPW. The WTYA will clean it out by January 1st and will advise where its location should be for 2005. WTYA will clean out the field house garage in the spring. It contains nothing of interest to the DPW. The new soccer shed was put in place next to the large DPW shed off Kayharts Lane.
The park rules will be put in a small bulletin board to be attached to the DPW shed. One of the parking lot signs was vandalized at Kayharts Lane. A replacement sign should be done in the spring.
OLD BUSINESS
Ice-skating rink - Peter deBoer suggests that we consider placement at the new building property. D. Dempski provided information on a “Porta-Rinx,” which is a low profile rink with a flat surface, perimeter fence capability that could use the pavilion. The size of the “Porta-Rinx” would be 40' x 80' and cost approximately $2500. The next steps need to be determined.
A meeting was held with the NJ DEP, R. Miller, Twp. Engineer, P. deBoer and R. Flint. We obtained approval for the horseshoe court light improvements and walking path extension, however, wood chips must be used in the flood plain area. R. Miller reported afterward, in his memo of December 2, that a cost of $3400 for engineering and $500 for permit fees would be required for submission of written request to NJ DEP. Our CFO, Catherine Gangaware, indicated that she could take care of this in 2005.
Two park benches were ordered but will not be shipped until January 18, 2005. Locations at the park were identified.
As a result of advertising, resumes were received for the proposed part time administrator position. Candidates will be selected and interviewed just prior to our next meeting. Approval by the Township Committee is required, of course.
Updated park drawings have not yet been received from R. Miller. He will be contacted A.S.A.P.
The DPW will be requesting approval to purchase a sod cutter for approximately $3500. A sum $1500 will be taken from use fee funds and the remaining cost to come from the DPW budget. The resodding of worn areas on S1, S2 and S3 fields is being done by the DPW.
OLD BUSINESS
A meeting is scheduled with the Morris Canal Committee to review our recommendations for this area, i.e., use of towpath, access to towpath and paving of the roadway from Police Building by the DPW.
At the Pacesetter field, seventy pine trees were planted as a barrier for adjoining homeowners.
The restrooms should be put in place December 18th, after excavation, etc. by the DPW. A timer lock option is to be developed by our electrician, for our review.
Several projects from our 2004 list will be delayed until 2005.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Nearly all of our budgeted funds have been used ($9648 of $10,000 budgeted). The current balance of the use fee fund is about $750.00.
ACTIVE AREAS UPDATE
No input.
PASSIVE AREAS UPDATE
Bears continue to upset rubbish containers at Roaring Rock Park. The new bridges at Pohatcong Creek and Griffith Woods survived the last “flood.”
A better way to handle hunting is needed at Roaring Rock and Mill Pond Road properties. Currently, we have allowed limited hunting even though they are posted. A permit and fee system should be considered.
NEW BUSINESS
There will be two positions to fill in 2005. Recommendations are needed.
Meeting times for 2005 will be on the first Tuesday of the month after the January 13 (Thursday) meeting. The Township Clerk will be advised.
Project recommendations and calendar were provided by R. Flint (attached).
Having no further business to discuss, a motion was made by D. Schott, seconded by M Kries to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Flint
Secretary
cc: P. deBoer
WTYA
B. Miller
