Town of Rhinebeck

Recreation Committee

April 28, 2008

Regular Meeting

Town Councilman/Chairman: Bruce Washburn

Present: Tom Connolly, Rhonda Hammond (Secretary), David Miller, Henry deVries, Alyson Peluso and Katie Clarke

Excused: Sarah Rifenburgh

Absent: Svend Beecher

Call to Order at 7:00 pm

NEW BUSINESS

Ø Motion made by Tom and seconded by David to approve the minutes of March 26, 2008. Motion carried. Rhonda will email to Barbara Cunningham.

Ø Interviews - Henry advised that interviews are almost complete. We have hired Alyson Peluso as Recreation Director, Katie Clarke as Camp Director, Ellen Litton as Pool Director. Katie also accepted the After Camp Director position.

Ø Camp - Katie advised birth dates are needed on all applications due to BOH guidelines. She is taking care of this. We are finalizing the criteria for the senior guard positions. We have 6 applicants and 4 positions open. Alyson and Katie will have Barbara Cunningham send out all acceptance letters for camp personnel this week.

Ø Community Gatherings at the Pool - Bruce distributed a rough timetable of concerts at the pool. All were in favor of doing something like this. Safety aspects will need to be worked out regarding the pool and lifeguards.

Ø Received an information packet from Arthur Pritchard regarding the 7^th week of camp. We discussed and decided that it would have to be toned down for our age group. Bruce will contact Arthur to adjust.

Ø Press releases - Alyson will work on getting this done.

Ø BOH attention - Alyson has been in contact with Linda Krug of the BOH Dept. and has a meeting set up for next week.

Ø 30/60/90 day plans - Discussed that we are right where we need to be.

Ø Registration - Three sign-up dates were announced: 4/26, 5/9 and 5/10. The April 26^th sign-up went very well with the understanding it was slow due to the other 2 and brochure sent out late and different.

Ø Committee of Aging - Discussed Arthur Kaufman's plan for Lawn Bowling and other miscellaneous items. David advised this would be for the TM Park Committee to plan as of this time. Everyone was in favor however of this type of program.

Ø Responsibilities of Committee Members - All members need to be active. Tom will handle the fields, David will handle Adult and Seniors, Henry will be Pool and Camp and Rhonda will do the minutes, agenda, egg hunt and be the liaison to the other programs attached to Recreation. We still need someone for: small children, 5-12 age group and teens.

OLD BUSINESS

Ø Spring Spruce Up - David advised we are still in need of volunteers or paid people. Katie will contact the camp counselors to see if any of them would be interested in the job. WE are ready for May 3^rd and what does not get done then will be finished on May 17^th.

Ø Concession Stand Vendors - We have three applications for the concession stand: Rhinebeck Deli, Red Hook Bagels and Jeanne Dorrer. It was decided by vote to give Rhinebeck Deli the opportunity. Bruce will let them know.

Ø Diving Boards - Bruce advised that 2 bids were received and waiting for the third.

Ø Tennis Courts - Bruce advised 2 new nets and straps were put on.

Ø Pool Fence - Railing for bottom has been ordered and waiting to come in.

Ø Brochure - The summer brochure was distributed and put on the website. Corrections to the swim part have been corrected.

Ø Basketball Court - Henry advised that the bid package should be received this week.

Ø Fields - Tom advised that the fields are being used heavily. He gave the schedule to Bobby. Bobby with his own equipment has aerated the soccer fields.

Ø T-M Park Update - David advised that the impact study is completed and they are hoping to get started in the next several months.

Ø Miscellaneous: Since Johnny LeHane resigned from the Committee we will need a new member. A motion from Tom to appoint Henry as Vice-Chair and seconded by David was approved.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm

Next regular meeting: May 28^th at 7:00 pm Town Hall

Respectfully submitted by:

Rhonda Hammond
Secretary

April 29, 2008