| MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE HELD JANUARY
29, 2004
2003 Board President Duane Armstrong called the meeting to order,
and requested a roll call. Upon roll call, the following members
of the Recreation Commission were present: Duane Armstrong, Jill
Space, Sue Vanden Heuval, Geri Stella. The following members were
absent: Mike Johnson, Scott Conklin, and Linda Fliedner. Also present:
Township Administrator Jim Doherty.
Mr. Armstrong stated, “This meeting is being held in compliance
with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws
1975, Chapter 231. It has been properly noticed and posted to the
public, and certified by the Township Clerk."
BOARD PRESIDENT: Mr. Armstrong opened the floor to nominations for
the 2004 Board President.
Sue Vanden Heuval moved to name Duane Armstrong as Board President
for 2004. Jill Space seconded the motion. Mr. Doherty inquired if
there were any further nominations. Hearing none, Mr. Doherty stated
that the nominations were closed, and encouraged the board to vote
on the motion. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Armstrong assumed the position of 2004 Board President.
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Armstrong opened the floor to nominations
for the 2004 Board Vice President.
Jill Space moved to name Sue Vanden Heuval as Board Vice President
for 2004. Duane Armstrong seconded the motion. Mr. Doherty inquired
if there were any further nominations. Hearing none, Mr. Doherty
stated that the nominations were closed, and encouraged the board
to vote on the motion. All members present voted in favor of the
motion.
BOARD SECRETARY: Mr. Armstrong opened the floor to nominations for
the 2004 Board Secretary. No members present expressed a desire
to be named to this position.
Mr. Doherty suggested that it was within the powers of the Recreation
Commission to hire their own secretary, using funds provided within
their budget. The members of the commission considered this to be
a good suggestion, and agreed by consensus to seek qualified candidates
for the position, and give this matter further consideration at
their next meeting.
MEETING DATES: Jill Space moved to approve the resolution of the
meeting dates of the Board of Recreation Commissioners for calendar
year 2004. Sue Vanden Heuval seconded the motion. All members present
voted in favor of the motion.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE: Jill Space moved to approve
the resolution certifying compliance with the requirements of the
Open Public Meetings Act for calendar year 2004. Sue Vanden Heuval
seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Armstrong opened the meeting to Mr. John Williams of United
Soccer Academy, who had submitted a field use request to conduct
a multi-sport camp during the summer months. After general review
and consideration was given to the proposal, Mr. Armstrong moved
to approve the proposal for a multi-sport camp to be held at Lott
road Fields for the week of July 19-23, 2004, from 9 am to 3 pm
daily. Ms. Vanden Heuval seconded the motion. All members present
voted in favor of the motion.
Sue Vanden Heuval reported that the Tree Lighting Ceremony was a
success, and went well.
NEW BUSINESS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sue Vanden Heuval reported that the Spring Fling dance would be
scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2004. Sue indicated that a planning
meeting for this event would be held later in February.
General discussion took place regarding the possibility of holding
a Winter Festival at Woodbourne Park. Sue Vanden Heuval and Geri
Stella agreed to work on trying to organize such an event within
the next month.
Duane Armstrong raised the possibility of organizing a “snow
tubing” event for youth, perhaps at Fernwood, Shawnee, or
Camel Beach. Review and discussion of this possibility took place.
No action was taken at this time, with the board members present
agreeing to review the matter further. Geri Stella agreed to look
into group rates for such an event.
Duane Armstrong presented a Field Use Request from the Sussex Wantage
Girls Softball program, for use of Woodbourne Park on April 24,
Field 1 & 2, to conduct Opening Day Festivities for the Softball
season. Duane moved to approve this application. Jill Space seconded
the motion. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
Duane Armstrong inquired how long the “Green Acres”
construction sign needed to stay up in Woodbourne Park, now that
the Phase III improvements have been completed. Jim Doherty said
he would look into that and get an answer.
Duane Armstrong suggested the need to address fencing along the
back perimeter of Woodbourne Park as a means to control unauthorized
access to the park by snowmobiles, dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Mr. Armstrong opened the meeting to the public at this time, for
any questions or comments involving the attention of the Recreation
Commission.
Mr. Paul _______________ inquired regarding details of the procedures
to be followed for field use requests at the February meeting. Mr.
Armstrong responded to the inquiry.
A general discussion took place with respect to the benefits and
drawbacks of installing lighting at either Woodbourne Park or the
Lott Road Fields.
There being no one else present wishing to address the board, Mr.
Armstrong closes the meeting to the public and the board members
returned to the regular order of business.
There being no other items for the consideration of the Commission
at this time, Jill Space moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was seconded by Sue Vanden Heuval. All members present voted in
favor of the motion.
Duane Armstrong declared this meeting to be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Acting Board Secretary
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