CALL TO ORDER
BBoard President Duane Armstrong called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Present: Duane Armstrong, Sue Vanden Heuvel, Geri Stella, Bill Hardy
Absent: Don Henry, Paul Pfeil
Excused: Greg Williams
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE
Mr. Armstrong stated, “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public meetings Act, Public laws of 1975 Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified."
REPORTS
5K Race: Everyone agreed the race was a huge success and should become an annual event. The board thanked Creighton McBride for all his hard work.
Aerobics: Geri Stella is seeking permission from the Lawrence School to house the aerobics class. Residents have begun to ask when the start date will be, she is hoping for the end of January or the beginning of February.
NEW BUSINESS
A resident inquired as to recreation classes for young children. After
discussion the board agreed that there is neither the manpower nor money
in the budget to establish such activities at this time.
The Recreation Commission endorsed the idea of a park bench dedicated
in memory of Roland Melanson to be placed in Woodbourne Park. Mr. Doherty
can decide where it will be placed.
Sussex Middle School requested use of Woodbourne Park trail and part of
field #1 for Cross Country meets on the following dates 10/6 & 10/18
from 2:30 until 5:00.
Little League previously requested & received approval for use of
field #1 beginning at 4:00, A phone call was placed to Joe Schulok requesting
permission for the Cross Country team to use the field until 5:00. Mr.
Schulok said it was not a problem just to send an e-mail with the dates
and he would inform his coaches.
Duane Armstrong made a motion that the House Decorating contest would
be held during the week of December 12th through December 16th. Sue Vanden
Heuvel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Stella, Mr Hardy. Absent: Mr. Henry,
Mr. Pfeil. Excused: Mr. Williams.
OLD BUSINESS
Woodbourne Park Phase IV:
The Mayor and Committee endorsed the proposed course for Phase IV to begin.
The Commission expressed concern over the drought and the new sod on Lott
Road fields. The fire department has been there to water, but rain is
needed.
Holiday Tree Lighting:
The Commission agreed it is not in the budget to upgrade the electrical
box at the Wantage School to accommodate additional lights on the tree.
The PTO is interested in combining their craft fair and book sale with
the tree lighting. The board agreed the more people in the community involved
the better.
Mr. Armstrong made a motion to set the date for December 2, 2005. Mrs.
Stella seconded, Ayes: Mrs. Vanden Huevel, Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Stella. Absent:
Henry, Pfeil. Excused: Greg Williams.
Security at Lott Road:
Discussion took place on whether to fence in the area around the rear
doors on the restroom building at the Lott Road fields or use the money
to address a recent insurance inspection. The insurance carriers identified
a number of upgrades that need to be done to our playgrounds over the
next few years. Mr. Armstrong feels many of the upgrades can be done by
Bob Crum. Mr. Armstrong also stated that it may be cheaper to purchase
new equipment than to bring the old up to code. Mr. Hardy asked if we
have to remove the bleachers until we can replace them. Mr. Armstrong
said Mr. Doherty can assess the bleachers and determine if they can be
repaired or need to be replaced.
Duane Armstrong made the motion to use the money to fence in the rear
doors on the restroom building. Sue Vanden Heuvel seconded the motion,
Ayes Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Stella, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Absent: Mr. Henry, Mr.
Pfeil. Excused: Greg Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Duane Armstrong made a motion to approve the minutes of September 28 2005,
Bill Hardy seconded the motion.
Ayes: Stella, Vanden Heuve. Nays: None. Absent: Pfeil, Henry. Excused:
Williams
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
No public present.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Duane Armstrong and seconded by Bill Hardy.
Ayes: Vanden Heuvel, Stella. Nays: None Absent: Henry, Pfeil. Excused:
Williams.
Respectfully, submitted,
Jeanne McBride, Board Secretary