WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007

Adequate notice of this meeting, in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, has been given by posting one copy of the 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.

ATTENDEES

D. Schott, S. Fritts, W. Godfrey, M. Kries, J. DeFranza, R. Berrie, D. Detrick.  Committeeman B. Mueller and WTRC Administrator, N. Godfrey were also present. Guest R. Flint

N. Godfrey, WTRC Administrator, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

2007 APPOINTMENT

N. Godfrey opened the floor to nominations for Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer.  All were in favor. 

D. Schott made a motion to nominate M. Kries as Chairman for 2007, seconded by W. Godfrey. All in favor.

M. Kries made a motion to nominate S. Fritts as Vice Chairman for 2007, seconded by D. Schott. All in favor.

S. Fritts made a motion to nominate R. Berrie as Treasurer for 2007, seconded by W. Godfrey. All in favor.

N. Godfrey introduced the newest member of the WTRC, Daryl Detrick, to the Commission. Everyone thanked him for volunteering his services to the Recreation Commission.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by D. Schott, seconded by W. Godfrey to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2006.  All in favor.

MEADOW BREEZE PARK

There was a brief discussion on the purchase of the new playground equipment and whether or not we should actually go with the rubber mulch or just use wood mulch.  Committeeman B. Mueller stated that the Township Committee had already approved the purchase of the playground equipment with the rubber mulch at the November Township Committee meeting. If we were to make any changes to the original proposal we would have to obtain new quotes and go before the Township Committee again for their approval.  He advised that the WTRC should stay with the original proposal that was already approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Walking Path Extensions - On Hold until new Twp. Engineer can review material

Tennis Courts - Pricing for new lock & keys is needed  (N. Godfrey)

New Playground Equipment - See above

Ice-Skating Rink - Pending Weather Conditions

Basketball Court Lighting & Secure Outlet Installation - WTYA no longer is interested in court lighting, however is still interested in Secure Outlet Installation .  There was a suggestion that the lights be taken down and capped off. (DPW)

D2 Field Dugout Roof Repair - On Hold - Pending New WTYA Representative

Installation of Shade Cover/Awning Over Player Benches - Spring 2007 (DPW)

Level Fields Between Tennis Courts & Field House - Pending DPW

Millpond Rd. Property - ON HOLD/ Researching Active & Passive Recreation - Sub-Committee formed (Berrie, DeFranza & Fritts)

Backboard Replacement at New Basketball Courts - Looking for other alternatives

FINANCIAL REVIEW

There is a total of $5260.78 left in use fees. The park bond has approximately $30,000 left.  We will not have any other funds until the 2007 Washington Township Budget is passed.

PASSIVE PARK AREAS

Pohatcong Creek - R. Flint reported that the new boardwalks made by the high school Environmental Club had been vandalized.  It appears that they had been torn up and thrown into the creek. 

Griffith Woods - trails are in good shape

Roaring Rock - DPW has put up caution tape around the old stone house foundation in order to deter people from going into it.

R. Flint suggested that the north side of Roaring Rock be given a different name.  B. Muller will ask the Historical Commission for some name suggestions.

NEW BUSINESS

The Spring Field Scheduling meeting will be held on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. N. Godfrey will notify the coaches who use Meadow Breeze Fields of this meeting and ask them to pick up the paperwork from her at the office.

A sub-committee consisting of D. Schott, M. Kries and W. Godfrey was formed to work on the memorial for Dr. L. Wasser. D. Detrick said that he would also be available to help out with this project.

Having no further business to discuss, a motion was made by D. Schott, seconded by S. Fritts to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

N. Godfrey

WTRC Administrator

cc: deBoer - DPW
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