August 23, 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON AUGUST 23, 2006.

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

ROLL CALL:
Present: Christine Feoranzo, Susan Vanden Heuvel, Greg Williams, Duane Armstrong.
Absent: Joe Coscia

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING 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”.

MINUTES
Mrs. Vanden Heuvel made a motion to approve the July 2006 minutes, seconded by Ms. Feoranzo. Ayes: Ms. Feoranzo, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Williams, Mr. Armstrong. Absent: Mr. Coscia.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Armstrong made a motion for the approval for the use of fields:

High Point Soccer Club
(Woodbourne fields #3,5,6 and Lott Road – soccer field near playground)
9/1/06 – 11/19/06.
Mon. – Fri. 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Sat. – 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun. – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ms. Feoranzo made a motion to approve the use of requested fields for High Point Soccer, with the exception of September 9th until 12:00PM and September 23rd, if lights are used they must be turned off by 9:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Greg Williams. Roll call: Ayes: Ms. Feoranzo, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Williams, Mr. Armstrong. Absent: Mr. Coscia.

First Touch Soccer School
(field #3 Sept.4 thru Nov.13, Mondays).

Mr. Williams made a motion to approve First Touch Soccer School’s field use pending insurance. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded the motion. Ayes: Ms. Feoranzo, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Williams, Mr. Armstrong. Nays: None. Absent: Mr. Coscia.

The Commission engaged in a discussion regarding fees for the use of the concession stand at Woodbourne Park. The fee will help offset the electric bill. The Commission agreed that there should be a daily fee for use of the pavilion and the concession stand and a flat fee for groups wishing to use it for the season.

Mr. Armstrong made a motion to charge $40.00 per day for use of the concession stand and pavilion with a clean up deposit of $50.00 to be refunded upon inspection.

The cost of renting the pavilion only would be $10.00 per day.

The seasonal fee would be $125.00 with a $50.00 clean up deposit.

Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded the motion. Roll call: Ayes: Ms. Feoranzo, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr.Williams, Mr.Armstrong. Nays: None. Absent: Mr. Coscia.

OLD BUSINESS
On July 27, 2006 Wantage Township held their annual talent show. The winner in the Children’s division was Casey Seely, the winner in the Junior division was Sean Marks accompanied by Michael McBride. There were no entries in the adult division. Sean Marks and Michael McBride went on to receive third place in the Talent Show at the New Jersey State Fair. The Commission once again wanted to thank Nancy Van Horn for her efforts in coordinating this event.

REPORTS
Mrs. McBride updated the Commission on the Woodbourne Park 5K. Caldwell Landscaping, Sussex County Lock & Safe, Sussex Bike & Sport Shop, Route 23 Farmers Market, Quiznos-Sussex, New Balance North Jersey, Donna Spinetta Real Estate Consultants, Bakers Pharmacy, Bagel Station-Sparta are some of the sponsors this year. The sponsors have been very generous. The entry forms are beginning to come in. The race is set to go.

Sue Vanden Heuvel updated the Commission on Wantage Day. The for-profit vendors will be charged $25.00 instead of $40.00 which is in agreement with our fee ordinance. Lori Day attended the meeting to prepare the press release. Duane Armstrong hopes that the electric that they are installing in the park will be ready for Wantage Day. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel stated she has secured generators. Nick Irons is in charge of security and traffic control. As part of community service, the seniors at High Point High School will be parking cars.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION:
No public present.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Ms. Feoranzo and seconded by Mr. Armstrong to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Feoranzo, Vanden Heuvel, Williams, Armstrong. Nays: None. Absent: Coscia.

Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne McBride, Board Secretary