November 15 , 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006.

CALL TO ORDER:
Susan Vanden Heuvel called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:
Present:  Evelyn Baig, Louise Macherone, Susan Vanden Heuvel, Greg Williams. Absent: Lorraine Card, Christine Feoranzo, Duane Armstrong.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT COMPLIANCE
Mrs. Vanden Heuvel 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 October 2006 minutes, seconded by Mr. Williams.  Ayes:   Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Williams. Nays:  None.   

OLD BUSINESS
Stu Baker updated the Commission on the Dog Park.  The driveway is three quarters of the way in and the week after Thanksgiving the fence will be installed.  Mr. Baker expressed his frustration and surprise at the length of time the process takes.  The Grand Opening will be in the spring.

Mrs. McBride said she would pick up the gift certificates for the House Decorating contest.  The Commission agreed it would be best to have five cars judge during the week of December 16th, through the 23rd.

Final discussions on took place regarding the Christmas Tree Lighting.  The Commission would like to have the electrical system for the tree re-evaluated.

NEW BUSINESS
The Commission discussed having a Winter Carnival then decided to wait until next year, as there is not enough time to plan properly.

REPORTS

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
No public present.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne McBride, Board Secretary