1990-04-11 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Minutes April 11, 1990 A meeting of the Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:34p.m. by Chairman J. Fallon. Members present were R. Fotino, C. Kaminer, J. Connelly, B. O'Connor, and M. Williams. Also present were Associates Members F. Conover, T. McGrath, S. Sul- livan and J. Giordano, Recreation supervisor. (C. Swymer arrived at 8:28) Citizens - Bob Marrocco Mr. Giordano presented a well deserved award to Ed Holahan on be- half of the Recreation Committee for all his work with the Youth Basketball. First order of business was the approval of the minutes of the March 14, 1990 Recreation Meeting. Motion to approve as amended by Mr. Fotino. Seconded by Ms Kaminer. 4-0-2 At 7:40 Bob Marrocco spoke before the Committee regarding start- ing a Street Hockey and/or Roller Blade Team. He requested use of Memorial Park Basketball Ct. from 5:00 - to dusk, one day a week from the last week in June thru August (9 weeks). He would donate his time, collect a $5.00 fee for a shirt and have members sign a waiver of liability. He proposed two divisions ages 10 -12 and 13-15. Ms. O'Connor commented there is a deed restric- tion that no organized sport could be assigned at Memorial. It was suggested either Washington Park or Sturgis could be util- ized. Mr. Giordano endorsed the idea and stated if they had a Revolving Fund Account for new programs this program could be run by the Recreation Department. There was much discussion concern- ing liability and ways to provide coverage. Joe & Bob will provide costs and direction for the May meeting. A motion to ap- prove the concept of Street Hockey at Washington Park Basketball Court, one night a week under the direction of Bob Marrocco was made by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Fotino. 6-0-0. The next order of business was a letter from EMARC requesting funding for Camp Hope. No representative from EMARC was present due to a conflict with their own board meeting. Discussion fol- lowed on whether to continue funding this program or to look at other programs. Mr. Giordano suggested that he evaluate the program. A motion to table discussion until an alternative could be explored was made by Mr. Connelly. Seconded by Ms. Kaminer 6-0-0. Sub Committee Reports: