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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2005
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 7:40 p.m.
ATTENDEES
M. Kries, R. Berrie, L. Wasser, F. Loughlin, D. Schott, S. Fritts. Guest: R. Flint
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Regular Meeting minutes of December 9, 2004 were approved as written.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2005
After some discussion, a motion was made by D. Schott seconded by M. Kries to appoint F. Loughlin as Chairman, S. Fritts as Vice Chairman, R. Berrie as Treasurer. All were in favor. The position of Secretary will be filled next month.
MEADOW BREEZE PARK
The restrooms were put in place on December 17 & 18. A few minor items are yet to be completed. P. deBoer obtained a quotation ($2987.) from Bill Hodge (electrician) for timer locks and security light for the restrooms. If we approve, he will get a second quote and request the Township Committee to provide funds from the park bond. We approve of this action.
OLD BUSINESS
The riparian buffer project along Brass Castle Creek is moving ahead. A meeting will be held in late December to review plans and funding with N.J. Resource Conservation and Development personnel. Plantings to be done in late April.
Plans were developed with the Morris Canal Committee for cleanup and walking path access to the towpath. These plans were sent to NJ DEP (Historical Commission) for approval.
Bob Miller, Township Engineer, provided revised park drawings with all facilities labeled. We will review again and advise any changes and how many copies are needed.
We will move ahead with approval to have Bob Miller proceed with the necessary engineering work to provide NJ DEP with an official application for horseshoe court lights and walking path extension. A cost of $3900. has been estimated and L. Wasser will review with the CFO.
The interviewing committee for the part time position of a WTRC administrator reported that they had interviewed two candidates prior to this meeting and selected Kate Rothman from Independence Township. She has excellent experience, attitude, skills and recommendations. A motion was made by D. Schott, seconded by M. Kries to recommend her for the position to the Township Committee at their January 18th meeting. A $10./hour rate will be requested and we hope to have approval by late January along with the rest of our budget.
At the Township Committee Reorganization meeting on January 1st Mayor Dempski appointed Scott Backer, Joe DeFranza and Mary Buyofski as new members to the WTRC. Mike Kovacs is our liaison with the Township Committee.
FINANCIAL & BUDGET REPORT
Awaiting action by the Township Committee on our budget request by the end of January.
ACTIVE AREAS UPDATE
M. Kries reported that the Panthers Football Organization would like to use an announcer’s booth, between the current bleachers, at their games. He will discuss this with P. deBoer.
The old Washington Township Youth Association baseball shed has been completely refurbished by the Department of Public Works and will be placed next to the field house for now, until a permanent location is determined by the Washington Township Youth Association.
PASSIVE AREAS UPDATE
The Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter, is having a hike on January 16th from Merrill Creek to Oxford and will be using our Roaring Rock, Lake Marguerite and Griffith Woods trails.
NEW BUSINESS
Two requests have been received fro use of soccer fields and the pavilion. We need to have a meeting in late February to schedule fields for practices.
Having no further business to discuss a motion was made by D. Schott, seconded by L. Wasser to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Loughlin
Chairman
cc: P. deBoer - DPW
R. Miller - Twp. Engineer
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