MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON MARCH 29, 2006.

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

Roll Call:
Present: Christine Feoranza, Susan Vanden Heuvel, Duane Armstrong.
Absent: Don Henry, Geri Stella, Bill Hardy. 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
None

Old Business
Stu Baker updated the Commission on the Dog Park. Some of the planned ideas:
-a shelter for protection from the elements
-separate areas for small and large dog areas
-bulletin board
-posted rules
-dog waste disposal
Mr. Baker hopes to open the park by summer 2006.
Rich Gangloff updated the Commission on his Sand Volleyball Eagle Scout Project. An official spot for the court was recommended by Harold Pellow. His only stumbling block as of yet is finding sand donations, he asked the board for recommendations. Mr. Armstrong requested nothing be placed in the parking lots as they are needed this time of year for soccer.
Teri Coursen from Sussex Borough Recreation sent an e-mail requesting we combine the Fishing Contest again this year. The date this year is June 3, 2006.
Ms. Coursen requested Wantage pay half the cost of the fish, and possibly a few volunteers for the day. The Recreation Commission would like to know the dollar amount before giving an OK.
Sue Vanden Heuvel agreed to contact the police and fire department to see when they would be available so a date for Wantage Day can be finalized.
Mr. Hardy sent an e-mail to the Commission stating he booked the Beemerville Firehouse on June 3, 2006 for the Spring Fling.

Reports
None

Open Public Session:
Joe Hayes was in attendance to discuss grubs on field #3 at Woodbourne Park.

Mr. Doherty discussed the options with the Commission;

(1) sod, Mr. Doherty explained there is no money in the budget for sod,
(2) reseed the field, treat it for grubs and close it for the season, Mr. Hayes explained it would be very difficult if not impossible for soccer to do that,
(3) treat for grubs, smooth out, and continue to make repairs for the spring season and seed after the season is over.

Mr. Flynn suggested the Elks Club, Mr. Hayes said the field is not large enough. Mr. Doherty suggested the football field for practice. Mrs. McBride asked about Lott Road behind the baseball field #2 for use on Sunday’s, Mr. Hayes said he would have to measure the field to see if it is a regulation size field.

Mr. Armstrong made the motion to aerate, roll and rake the area. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Armstrong, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mrs. Feoranza. Nays: None. Absent: Geri Stella, Bill Hardy, Don Henry. Excused: Greg Williams.

Mr. Hayes agreed to delay the soccer start for a week. Mr. Doherty stated the township will let Farmside decide when to seed based on their professional experience.

Mr. Hayes requested benches for the soccer players, Mr. Armstrong said he would look into options and get back to Mr. Hayes.

Mr. Hayes expressed concern over the embankment leading to field #3 & #4 at Woodborne Park. He is concerned that people may get hurt, and feels the access ramp is out of the way, either people do not know it is there or don’t wish to walk that far. Mr. Doherty said he would contact Mr. Pellow and ask his input.

Mr. Richard Flynn requested permission for the boy scouts to bring a hot dog stand to the fields on Lott Road. They would sell hot dogs, water, and soda. The Elks Club has a cart they can use. The boy scouts want to raise funds to purchase an equipment trailer. Mr. Doherty explained they would need a Peddlers Permit and a Food Handler’s License. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel made the motion to approve the request for the hot dog cart with the proper permits. Mr. Armstrong seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Armstrong, Ms. Feoranza. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. Stella, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Henry. Excused: Mr. Williams.