MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON OCTOBER 26, 2005

CALL TO ORDER
Board President Duane Armstrong called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL
Present: Duane Armstrong, Sue Vanden Heuvel, Geri Stella, Don Henry, Paul Pfeil
Absent: Bill Hardy
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

OLD BUSINESS

Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: December 2, 2005, Time: 7:00 PM. The Boy Scouts hosted the Flag Ceremony last year so it will be offered to the Girl Scouts this year. The PTO will be hosting a book fair during this year’s tree lighting.

Mrs. Vanden Heuvel has an appointment with Mr. Yeager, she is going to see if it is possible to use the multipurpose room for Santa, the Book Fair and the crafts.

A motion was made by Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, not to exceed $70.00, to purchase Tree Lighting signs to place around the town. Mr. Henry seconded the motion.

Ayes: Mrs. Stella, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Pfeil. Excused: Mr. Williams

NEW BUSINESS

The Commission discussed an e-mail Mr. Doherty received regarding a new league for girls fastpitch softball. The resident is interested in obtaining field use for the spring or summer. As an alternative he is willing to pay to renovate a field with money from a business sponsorship. The Commission agreed with Mr. Doherty’s reply, they will review an application if submitted. A factor to be considered: whether or not to displace a previously-existing reserved use program. Mr. Doherty suggested he contact the executive board of Sussex Wantage Softball program to see if they can absorb the field use request into times when they will not be utilizing the fields. Another option Mr. Doherty suggested concerning the business sponsorship, the possibility of helping to pay for lights on existing fields. This would help accommodate greater scheduling availability for the existing field.

The Commission engaged in discussion concerning the parking at Woodbourne Park on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Mr. Armstrong feels the park may be overscheduled. The general consensus is safety first.

Mrs. Stella announced that aerobics will begin January 2, 2006 and continuing until April 1, 2006. Classes will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Lawrence School.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Geri Stella made a motion to approve the minutes of October 5, 2005, Don Henry seconded the motion.
Ayes: Armstrong, Pfeil, Vanden Heuvel
Nays: None Absent: Hardy. Excused: Williams


OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Elizabeth Mahon from High Point High School submitted a field request application for Woodbourne Park for November 26, 2005 for a 5K run.

Duane Armstrong made a motion to approve the use of the field upon approval of the insurance carrier, Paul Pfeil seconded the motion. Ayes: Vanden Heuvel, Henry, Stella. Absent: Hardy. Excused: Williams.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Duane Armstrong and seconded by Geri Stella.
Ayes: Vanden Heuvel, Henry, Pfeil,. Nays: None Absent: Hardy. Excused: Williams.

Respectfully, submitted,
Jeanne McBride, Board Secretary