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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 1, 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 7:30 p.m.
ATTENDEES
M. Kries, S. Backer, F. Loughlin, S. Fritts, M. Buyofski, R. Berrie. WTRC Administrator N. Godfrey was also present.
Guest: R. Flint
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by M. Kries, seconded by S. Fritts to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of February 1, 2005 as written. All were in favor.
MEADOW BREEZE PARK
The Township Committee approved the engineering and permit fees in the amount of $3900. for the Horseshoe Court Lighting and Walking Path project. Bob Miller, Township Engineer, will be asked to start work on this project and a purchase order in the amount of $3900. will be prepared by Finance.
There are still a few minor items that need to be done before the restroom can be completed. The epoxy on the floors will be done when the weather gets warmer, the special timer locks and the signs for the doors still need to be purchased and installed. Finelli Engineering also has some issues to resolve with the State Code Officials. R. Berrie will follow up with Finelli Engineering on these issues.
Three (3) portable toilets should be ordered for April 1st delivery. After some discussion it was decided that one will be needed close to the big soccer field, and the location for the other two will be determined. S. Backer will look into getting a better price from the supplier.
There have already been three (3) pavilion reservation request for this year and a few more inquires.
OLD BUSINESS
The field scheduling meeting was canceled on Monday, February 28th due to severe weather and has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 3rd at 6:30 at the Police/Municipal Building.
The disposition of the old baseball shed was discussed and this will be determined by S. Backer at the next meeting.
R. Flint discussed the riparian buffer project along Brass Castle Creek. A planting map was shown to the WTRC which pointed out where plants are to be planted. All plants/trees will be small and indigenous to our area. Volunteers will be needed to help complete this project.
The completed park drawings, from Bob Miller, were passed out for approval. There was a question regarding the accuracy of P-5 (parking lot) size. This should be confirmed by Bob Miller and P. deBoer. R. Berrie made a motion to approve the map, pending review of the P-5 area, seconded by M. Buyofski. All were in favor.
There are items (projects) from the original park bond that are still not completed. After a discussion regarding each of them they were prioritized and given an estimated completion date.
Projects to be completed:
1. Horseshoe Court Lights - L. Wasser, M. Kries, S. Fritts - complete by 12/05
2. Walking Path Extensions - P. deBoer (DPW) & D. Flint (Twp. Resident) - complete by 6/05
3. Restroom Completion - F. Loughlin, P. deBoer - complete by 4/1
4. Ice Skating Rink - D. Schott, S. Fritts - complete by 12/05
5. D2 Dugout Roof Repair - S. Backer - complete by 5/1/05
6. Port Colden Field Restoration - P. deBoer, R. Berrie - complete by 9/1/05
7. Field House Cleanup - S. Backer - complete by 9/1/05
8. Tennis Court Repair - P. deBoer (DPW), D. Flint (Twp. Resident) - complete by 6/1/05
9. Additional Parking by equipment bldg.- P. deBoer (DPW), M. Kries - complete by 9/1/05
10. Sponsorship Policy - M. Buyofski - Ongoing
11. Old Playground Renovation - Mayor Dempski - Pending Grant Approval
12. Mill Pond Rd. Property (for future use)
There was some discussion regarding the property located on East Asbury-Anderson Road and just how the Recreation Commission could use it. It was decided that it really wouldn’t benefit the Commission being used as additional recreational fields and that the Township Committee should be informed of this. S. Fritts made a motion to advise the Township Committee of this decision and for them to feel free to pursue other uses of this property, possibly for Habitat for Humanity, seconded by R. Berrie. All were in favor.
FINANCIAL & BUDGET REVIEW
At the Township Committee Budget Meeting our request for $10,000 was approved. The salary for the new Recreation Administrator (N. Godfrey) will come out of this amount.
ACTIVE AREA UPDATE
Nothing to report
PASSIVE AREA UPDATE
Some new hiking trails are going to be made at the Roaring Rock Park. M. Buyofski will work with D. Flint on this project.
NEW BUSINESS
S. Backer is going to discuss the use of the Pacesetter property for baseball practice with D. Dempski.
It was suggested that we ask for the Township Committee approval to add the use of gas grills (no charcoal) at the pavilion to the park rules & regulations and that weekend fees be applied for weekday holidays in the fee schedule. N. Godfrey will request M. Kovacs to bring this up at the next Township Committee meeting on March 15.
Having no further business to discuss, a motion was made by M. Buyofski, seconded by S. Backer to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Mel Kries (for Joe DeFranza)
cc: P. deBoer - DPW
B. Miller - Twp. Engineer
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