WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
 RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 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 7:45 p.m.

ATTENDEES

F. Loughlin, S. Fritts, M. Kries, D. Schott, W. Godfrey.  WTRC Administrator, N. Godfrey was also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by M. Kries, seconded by D. Schott to approve the Regular Meeting  minutes of May 3, 2005  as written.  All were in favor.

MEADOW BREEZE PARK

The Riparian Buffer Project at Brass Castle Creek was completed the week of May 16 with excellent assistance by the DPW and several groups of volunteers.  Maintenance plans are now being developed.

The Township Committee approved our request to use Open Space funds to purchase four (4) new park benches in an amount not to exceed $1500.00.   D. Schott will obtain information on the different types of benches that are available so it can be reviewed at our July meeting.

Information was handed out on what the approximate cost would be for constructing a new two doubles tennis court.  The new court without lighting would run roughly around $65,000. with lighting $85,000 - $90,000.  Excavating would run around $5,000. removal of the old courts, grading/seeding, if done by the DPW would be about $3000.  Estimated total costs are 95,000 to $100,000.  If the Commission decides to go forward with this project, we will have to present this idea to the Township Committee for their input and/or approval because we will have to use park bond monies for this project.  To date there is currently $ 134,000.00 left in the park bond.

OLD BUSINESS

Horseshoe Court Lighting project & Walking Path Extensions - No Change

Ice-skating Rink - Will try to get input  from R. Miller, Township Engineer and P. deBoer, DPW  for next meeting. 

D2 Dugout Roof - No Change (S. Backer)

Port Colden Field Restoration - Will try to get input from P. deBoer, DPW for next meeting.

Field House Clean Up - No change (S. Backer)

Tennis Court Repair - Repairs were completed on June 6.

Additional Parking  - This project is being put on hold.

Old Playground Renovations - F. Loughlin to check with P. deBoer regarding removal of old playground facilities.

FINANCIAL & BUDGET REVIEW

N. Godfrey reported that to date we have Use Fees totaling $4760.00 of which $3947.50 have been collected and $812.50 remain unpaid.

ACTIVE AREAS

M. Kries would like to have a  broadcaster stand put on the football field.  He is having specs drawn up and will present his plans to the Commission at the July 5 meeting for their consideration.  The Panther football league will incur all costs.

PASSIVE AREAS

Roaring Rock Park, North Section - A perimeter trail was flagged and some of the clean up has been completed.  Next work day will be on Sunday, June 12 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pohatcong Creek Park - The bridge built by the WHRHS Environmental Club was vandalized. Photos of the vandalism were taken by Dick Flint and were passed around.  Daryl Detrick and the club will make the repairs.

NEW BUSINESS

A request from WTYA to hold a soccer clinic from August 1-5 was approved.  A request from Jersey Fusion Girls Softball use of a softball field was approved.

Having no further business to discuss a motion was made by D. Schott to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m., seconded by W. Godfrey.  All were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Godfrey
WTRC Administrator

cc:        P. deBoer - DPW
             B. Miller - Twp. Engineer
             WTYA