HOPATCONG RECREATION COMMISSION

JANUARY 13, 2004

 

 

 

The meeting of the Hopatcong Recreation Commission was opened by John Young at 8:00 p.m. with a statement that this meeting is held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., annual notice having been forwarded to The New Jersey Herald, The Sunday Herald, The Daily Record and The News-Leader and posted on the bulletin board maintained in the Municipal Building for public announcements.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

PRESENT:       Janet Bunnicant

                        Joan Reilly

                        Dennis Tobin

                        John Young

ABSENT:        Al Imbimbio

                        Cindy Klein

 

Also in attendance were Debbie Armeno, Recreation Coordinator and Mayor Richard Hodson.

 

John Young led the Salute To The Flag.

 

2004 REORGANIZATION MEETING

John Young read the Resolution for the scheduled meeting dates for The Recreation Commission for 2004.  The Commission discussed the meeting date for June 8, 2004, to re-locate the meeting possibly at the Health Department Building.

 

Joan Reilly made a motion to approve the Resolution.  Dennis Tobin seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein

 

Dennis Tobin made a motion to nominate John Young for Commission Chairman.  Joan Reilly seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein

 

Joan Reilly made a motion to nominate Dennis Tobin for Vice-Chairman.  Janet Bunnicant seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein

 

Dennis Tobin made a motion to nominate Cindy Klein for Secretary.  Janet Bunnicant seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein

 

Dennis Tobin made a motion to nominate Joan Reilly for Treasurer.  Janet Bunnicant seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein

Cindy Klein will handle the Commission’s Field Committee with assistance from Dennis Tobin and Joan Reilly.  Joan Reilly will Chair the Finance Committee with Dennis Tobin and Janet Bunnicant assisting.

 

Dennis Tobin made a motion to nominate Joan Reilly to serve as a Recreation Member of Open Space.  Janet Bunnicant seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:

A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein.

 

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mayor Hodson said it has been suggested to him that we don’t need the Recreation Commission and that we could get by with just a committee with just a few people and Mayor Hodson said this is not his current feeling and he has no intention of getting rid of the Commission.  Mayor Hodson commented that maybe we need a dialog about what the Commission is and does and will do and where the Governing Body and the Mayor fit in.  The summer programs are under Steve Ward’s advise and the Mayor suggested that the Commission talk to him.  The Mayor added that the Commission has served a very useful function for the town and he would like it to continue.  Maybe over the next meeting or so, the Mayor is asking the Commission to reflect on where the board members see themselves fitting in and what it is each member would like to comment on.

 

John Young said this will certainly give the Commission something to discuss over the next few meetings.

 

MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

 

APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2003 MINUTES

Joan Reilly made a motion to approve the December 9, 2003 minutes.  John Young seconded the motion with the exception of adding the opening statement to the minutes.  All were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein.  Abstain:  J. Bunnicant & Dennis Tobin.

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Debbie Armeno said the letters and field requests will be going out to all of the organizations.  Debbie also told the organizations that she will be out on the fields every night marking who is using fields and who is not using fields.

 

Debbie announced that we have 451 children enrolled in our Basketball Program.  We have 251 children in the Recreation Program and 200 children in the Clinic Program.

 

Joan Reilly suggested that the Commission get a written, signed contract from Art Buehrer.  John Young said we also have to review the salaries for the Summer Recreation Program.  Debbie said we have to advertise for a nurse.

 

John Young announced and welcomed the new Recreation Board Member, Janet Bunnicant.

Mayor Hodson reminded the Commission about the skateboard park and if anyone had any experience with skateboards.  Debbie said we have to follow the JIFF guidelines for insurance purposes.  Debbie drafted the rules and regulations for the skate park and rink.  Mayor Hodson said that the blacktop was donated by Richie Hoer.

 

ADJOURN

Joan Reilly made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.  Dennis Tobin seconded the motion and all were in favor.  Absent:  A. Imbimbio & Cindy Klein.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Marie Filoso

Recording Secretary