MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON FEBRUARY 22, 2006.

Call to Order:
Board President Duane Armstrong called the meeting to order.

Roll Call:
Present: Duane Armstrong, Bill Hardy, Don Henry, Geri Stella arrived 8:30.
Absent: Sue Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Greg Williams.

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”.

New Business
The evening began with the spring field use requests.

High Point Soccer Club request the use of Woodbourne Park soccer fields; fields 3,5,6 Monday thru Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Kevin Wilkerson requested the use of a back field at Lott Road; Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon. High Point Soccer does not plan to use lights this spring. Duane Armstrong made the motion to approve both the Lott Road and Woodbourne Park soccer requests contingent on insurance information. Bill Hardy seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams.

Sussex Wantage Little League requested the use of fields 1,2,3,4 on Lott Road and field #4 at Woodbourne Park. Scott Conklin of High Point Baseball requested the use of field #4 at Woodbourne Park. Mr. Conklin and Mr. Loughery agreed to work any conflicts between themselves. Mr. Armstrong made the motion to approve the use of afore mentioned fields at Woodbourne Park and Lott Road by Sussex Wantage Little League and High Point Baseball. Mr. Hardy seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams.

After much discussion, Mr. Armstrong made the motion, Sussex Wantage Girls Softball would have use of Field 1 & Field 2 at Woodbourne Park; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 4:00 until dark, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Saturday April 22, 2006 Sussex Wantage Girls Softball will have exclusive use of the fields for their picnic. Mr. Henry seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr. Williams.

Mr. Henry made the motion for High Point Heat to have use of field #2 at Woodbourne Park Saturdays from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, excluding Saturday April 22, 2006 from April 1, 2006 thru July 16, 2006. Mr. Armstrong seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams.

Mr. Henry made a motion for the Challenger League Division of the Sussex Wantage Little League to use field #1 at Woodbourne Park Sundays from April l, 2006 thru June 15, 2006 from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Mr. Hardy seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr. Williams

Mr. Henry made a motion, with proof of insurance, for Hope with Heart to have use of field #1 & #2 August 25-27 2006 and September 1-3 2006, Fridays 5-9:30 PM and Saturday and Sundays 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Mr. Armstrong seconded the motion. Roll Call: Duane Armstrong, Don Henry, Bill Hardy. Yes Carried. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams.

Old Business
After a routine inspection by our insurance representative the slide and the carousel on Lott Road have been identified as non-compliant with consumer safety standards. Mr. Armstrong made a motion to replace the slide and carousel with a new slide and three rock-n-ride items. Mr. Henry seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Hardy, Mr. Henry, Mrs. Stella, Mr. Armstrong. Nays: None.
Absent: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams.

The members of the Commission discussed changing the Recreation Ordinance to add alternate members. By adding alternates, a quorum would consist of four members instead of three. The Commission decided to table the ordinance pending future incoming members.

Mr. Baker discussed plans for the Dog Park. Mr. Pellow suggested land on Route 628. Mr. Armstrong made a motion to form a sub-committee for Mr. Baker to move forward with the Dog Park. Mr. Henry seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Hardy, Mr. Henry, Mrs. Stella, Mr. Armstrong. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs Vanden Heuvel. Excused: Mr.Williams. Discussion continued pertaining to possible plans; rules for the dogs as well as the owners, dogs must be licensed, a natural looking fence not a chain link, other townships may share use, volunteers available to uphold the rules. Plans are to have three areas one for small dogs, one for large dogs and one area as a rest area so the grass can rejuvenate. The Dog Park will stay on the agenda for monthly updates.

Rich Gangloff presented an update on his Eagle Scout Project. Mr. Pellow suggested a spot for the sand volleyball court. Wantage Excavating offered to donate their services for the excavating. Richard is investigating the sand and gravel donation. Mr. Pellow and Richard agreed on the size of 60 feet X 30 feet X 3 feet deep. Mr. Armstrong said as long as you maintain contact with Harold Pellow and Richard’s funding comes through the board shouldn’t have a problem. Richard will be back next month to update.

Reports
Mr. Hardy said he would coordinate the Spring Fling. He would update everyone as information arises.

Approval of Minutes
Duane Armstrong made a motion to approve the minutes of January 31, 2006, Bill Hardy seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Hardy, Mr. Henry, Mrs. Stella, Mr. Armstrong
Nays: None Absent: Vanden Huevel. Excused: Williams

Open Public Session: