Amenia Recreation Commission

December 6, 2005 Minutes

 

Attended: Peter Clair, Ken Pomeisl, Orpha Thomas, Tom Werner, Evelyn O’Connor, Charlene Pollinger, Roger Russell, Vicki Doyle

 

Meeting opened at 7:10 p.m. 

 

·        Chris Mayville made a pitch for starting a Flag Football program in Amenia.  It would be modeled after a program sponsored by the NFL.  The Commission said they would consider it for 2006.  Contact information was recorded.

·        Joe Brennan appeared to discuss Adult Open Court at WHS.  Open court is on Thurs from 7-pm.   No High School students are allowed.  Jason Rabideau and ? help Joe mange the program

·        John Ryan made presentation of Rec Master plan.   Plan was generally well received.  All present (+ other Town board members) were to get any changes, comments, additions to John Ryan by Dec 20th, 2005.  John Ryan would then compile these changes into master plan document, including pictures by year end.   A public meeting would need to be scheduled to allow for comment before final approval. 

o       It was discussed that a meeting between Rec, Highway and Pawling Corp should be scheduled to find out what can be worked out to improve the situation at Beekman Park, the Highway Gargage and Pawling Corp.  It was decided to wait until 2006 to schedule any meeting(s).

·        No monthly budget status was given on account of Rose being ill.

·        Brief discussion had regarding Intermunicipal Rec commission.  Pete Clair explained some of the history of this program.  No firm dates have been set to discuss this matter with all involved parties.

·        The Town had sent out a notice that a Rec Commission seat was becoming available.  It was later realized that Tom Werner’s position did not expire until Dec 31, 2006.

·        Pete Clair discussed some of the rubberized mulch for playground as one possible solution.

·        Dugout status was discussed.   I presented a plan for completing the Coons field project (retaining wall, bullpen, on-deck area, etc.)

·        Alternate methods of raising funds was discussed briefly along with setting up a Capital plan.   Finishing dugout, installing pitching machine/batting cage, pavilion at concession stand and playground enhancement appear to be the primary concerns for 2006

 

Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ken Pomeisl, Rec Director