HOPATCONG RECREATION COMMISSION

DECEMBER 9, 2003

The meeting of the Hopatcong Recreation Commission was opened by Tim Carey at

8:05 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 Daily Record and The News-Leader and posted on the bulletin board maintained in the Municipal Building for public announcements.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Cindy Klein

Joan Reilly

John Young

Tim Carey

ABSENT: Al Imbimbio

Dennis Tobin

The Recreation Commission recognizes the resignation of Vince Poisella.

Also in attendance were Debbie Armeno, Recreation Coordinator, Laurie Spaziani, Council Liaison and Mayor Richard Hodson.

Tim Carey led the Salute To The Flag.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Chris Anderson, President of the Hopatcong Warriors attended the meeting this evening and had a complaint about the Rutgers Training Class. Chris said the Hopatcong Warriors were never informed of the training class, therefore the coaches went without the proper training and Chris said he was upset because of this.

On behalf of the Recreation Commission, Tim Carey apologized to Chris Anderson about the matter. Tim said it was just a lack of communication and the Recreation Commission does apologize.

Debbie Armeno said she sent out a letter to the previous president of The Warriors to the last address she had. Tim said he will take this under advisement and next year it will be placed out on signs and to get it out to all the people involved and hoping that sometime in the future the Commission will be able to have some type of mailing list and it will also put it up on the website.

Chris Anderson would also like to be informed if there is any off season training. Tim Carey said the Commission will try to bring it to his attention as soon as it becomes scheduled.

Debbie suggested that if there are new officers elected, it would be a good idea if the information is forwarded to the Recreation Commission.

Tim added that under the New Jersey law, the principles in a non-profit corporation that are involved in little league and football are covered under various other laws which are exempt from other liabilities that the organization might be subject to, and if the Commission has a record of the officers and something comes up, then the Commission can substantiate who the specific officers are.

MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Tim Carey said the Commission submitted a budget which held to this year’s operating portion of the budget in keeping with the overall concerns for the tax base and some limited capital improvements to meet some of the safety standards that would be required as the equipment becomes older. Joan Reilly requested that the Commission get a copy of the budget.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Laurie Spaziani informed the Recreation Commission that the batter boards have been delivered.

Debbie Armeno confirmed that she has a copy of the rules, regulations, by-laws and guide lines for the roller hockey. The extreme items fall into a different category and Debbie said we must thoroughly follow the guide lines. Debbie said there is a meeting scheduled to see how to handle the skate time.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2003 MINUTES

John Young made a motion to approve the October 14, 2003 minutes. Joan Reilly seconded the motion and all were in favor.

APPROVAL OF THE JULY 8, 2003 MINUTES

John Young made a motion to approve the July 8, 2003 minutes. Cindy Klein seconded the motion and all were in favor.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Debbie Armeno made an announcement that tonight’s meeting is Tim Carey’s last meeting and Debbie would like to thank Tim for all of his years of dedication to the Recreation Commission and for making her job very easy.

Tim Carey said that it has been an interesting and pleasurable number of years.

Speaking on behalf of The Mayor and Council, Laurie Spaziani said Tim’s years of service have been very much appreciated. Tim Carey said thank you very much.

ADJOURN

Joan Reilly made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. John Young seconded the motion and all were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Marie Filoso

Recording Secretary