Town of Rhinebeck

Recreation Committee

March 26, 2008

Regular Meeting

Town Councilman/Chairman:  Bruce Washburn

Present:  Tom Connolly, Rhonda Hammond (Secretary), Sarah Rifenburgh, David Miller, Henry deVries and Tom Traudt

Excused: Johnny LeHane (Vice-Chair)

Absent:  Svend Beecher

Call to Order at 7:05 pm

NEW BUSINESS

Ø      Motion made by David and seconded by Tom to approve the minutes of February 27, 2008.  Motion carried.  Rhonda will email to Barbara Cunningham. Also Bruce asked that our minutes be put on the website.  Rhonda will ask Barbara/Joan to take care of that.

Ø      Egg Hunt - Rhonda advised it was a huge success.  We had over 100 children and everyone seemed to have a great time.  Rhonda agreed to take responsibility for this event in the future and will document what was done.

Ø      Interviews - Henry advised that interviews are ongoing.  We had one applicant for the Camp Director position, Katie Clark, and the Committee unanimously recommended her.  Bruce will recommend her for the position to the town board.  Also most lifeguards were interviewed.  We are waiting for the Recreation Director, Pool Director and Camp Director positions to be filled so those people can help in the final hiring processes.

Ø      We will discuss at a later date an increase in lifeguard salaries to keep competitive in the market.

Ø      Minimum age for campers - it was agreed the minimum age will remain the same.

Ø      BOH attention - We will be working on training plans for all personnel.

Ø      30/60/90 day plans - we will discuss at a future time.

Ø      Registration - Bruce is in the process of trying to get this online. He has a meeting with the Technology Committee on March 27, 2008.  Fees are still up in the air.  Tom Traudt has spoken to Joe Phelan, Superintendent of Rhinebeck Central Schools and the Fairgrounds about the possibility of using those facilities during inclement weather.  Rhonda will contact Bob Myerson to discuss him heading up the Tennis program this year.

Ø      Committee of Aging - we will discuss at next meeting.

Ø      Responsibilities of Committee Members - ALL committee members MUST be responsible for some item on the Recreation Master Plan.  (This plan is on Bruce's web page)  Please come prepared to the next meeting with your selection.  Also if a committee member is absent for three (3) consecutive meetings they are considered resigned from the committee.

Ø      Recreation Director Interviews - 4 applicants are being interviewed between 3/26/08 and 3/28/08. 

OLD BUSINESS

Ø      Spring Spruce Up - David received the estimates of how much paint was needed.  He will go to Williams Lumber and get a voucher for a PO.  It was decided the painting would be done either May 3^rd or May 17^th depending on weather.  Rhonda will help in getting volunteers for the project.

Ø      Concession Stand Windows - Bruce advised windows are in.

Ø      Concession Stand Vendors - an ad was placed for any interested vendors to contact town hall by the 18^th of April.

Ø      Diving Boards - Bruce advised that a new 1-meter stand is in the process of being ordered with a cost of up to $6000.  The platform from the 3-meter can be used for the 1 meter.

Ø      Tennis Courts - are up and running.

Ø      Pool Fence - Tom has the prices and will give to Bruce for town board approval.

Ø      Brochure - Bruce is working on this.  It will be a seasonal brochure since too much is up in the air right now.  This will be put on our website and will be distributed.

Ø      Basketball Court - Henry is in the process of getting the bids for the resurfacing.  Backboards were mentioned and he will look into this as well.

Ø      Fields - Tom advised modified baseball would not be using the upper fields this season.

Ø      T-M Park Update - David advised we are still waiting to hear about the impact study. 

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Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm

Next regular meeting:             April 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm Town Hall

Respectfully submitted by:

Rhonda Hammond
Secretary

March 27, 2008