RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2006 MEETING
ATTENDANCE
This meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm. In attendance were: Lisa Cooney, Nick Antuofermo, Isaac Crosson, Fran DiRocco, Steve Donohue, Kerry Frew, Jody Huss, Denis Kilduff, Robert Larson, Irene O’Kane, Councilmen Bill Baker and Kevin Calogera. Carol Norberg was present to take the minutes. Absent from this meeting were Tom Badcock, Ray Battaglino, Joe Dunn, James Lamites, Ash Patel, Bob Pepe and Councilman Richard Greene. Also in attendance at this meeting were Mayor James Phillips, Dr. Ira Shapiro and Al DiRocco.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the November, 2005, meeting were approved.
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED
DISCUSSION WITH MAYOR PHILLIPS: Mayor Phillips shared his ideas about Phillips Preserve Park. Lisa Cooney will be in charge of field usage while these fields are being built with the County preparing the field permits based on what Lisa reserves for leagues. At this time non-resident Old Bridge leagues will not be able to use these fields unless Lisa approves. It is mentioned that Bob Ritz would like one of these fields to use for lacrosse in March.
Sy Bosco is acting superintendent of schools. Dr. Bosco likes the idea of all weather fields as suggested in the past by Al DiRocco. This is an opportunity for a possible partnership with the Board of Ed and the Township.
Mayor Phillips discussed Mannino Park, a $20+ million project to be done in phases. He went over the site map with the committee. He mentioned that there is a man-made lake by this park which is a gem.
The Mayor mentions he would like Vets Park Recreation Building to be renovated.
Geick Park infield project was discussed. (synthetic or natural)
Mayor Phillips asks for the Recreation Advisory Board’s help in deciding the above projects and the next steps to be taken. Some other thoughts: Joining the football leagues in town? Merging the little leagues (OBLL, MPLL, LHLL, SWSLL?) He mentions that now is the time to plan. PRESENTATION BY DR. IRA SHAPIRO: “Heat Related Illness”
After Dr. Ira Shapiro’s presentation, he concluded that there doesn’t need to be any restrictions on athletes regarding high temperatures or humidity as long as an athlete is properly hydrated before and during games. Also, it was discussed that Dr. Shapiro’s presentation would be helpful for coaches and can be presented at the next Coaches Certification class.
NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Denis Kilduff was appointed Chairman. Vice Chairman will be decided at next meeting when Joe Dunn is present. Joe Dunn was nominated and seconded.
RECREATION/CAMP ROBIN UPDATE
Lisa mentioned the new brochure went out to the schools. Denis mentions if Pete Pero could be asked if there are any boys or girls that would like to be part of Cheerleading Challenger Program, ages 5 – 15. Sue from Iselin is organizing. Denis will give Lisa some information on this program that could be sent out to Camp Robin participants.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Lisa went over the following capital projects:
1. Arena Parking Lot – will be going out to bid (for drainage)
2. Mannino Park – Masur designing access road
3. Pension Rd. Park (irrigation) – American Sprinkler was awarded the job
4. Ticetown Rd. Soccer – Irrigation project is not complete although it is operational, it doesn’t meet requirements and will be finished in the spring.
5. Fire Suppression System (Civic Center) – Absolute Fire Protection was awarded the job
6. Geick Park – synthetic grass and costs, being put back out for bid
7. Veterans Park Recreation Bldg – will be advertising for architect
8. Bus Shelter for Senior’s – out for quote
9. Cliffwood Beach Playground – Pending OBMUA authorization
10. Annie Dr. Playground – waiting for equipment to come in
11. Laurence Harbor annex – replace windows, blinds, ceiling tiles
12. Lighting (relamping)– Tennis Courts @ Vets. Park
13. Cliffwood Beach Basketball Lights
14. Laurence Harbor Lighting & Geick – (control link computer access control of lights for sites mentioned in #’s 12, 13, 14 - approx. $170,000)
OLD BUSINESS
It was mentioned that the dog park was not built where originally planned because of the obstacle of not having running water at the site and it was not funded as a capital improvement project. Bill Baker stated that there is a Dog Park in Hoboken that does not have running water.
NEW BUSINESS
A Code of Conduct issue between a Basketball Coach and Referee at Sandburg on Jan 9th was discussed. It was decided to give support to the President of O. B. Basketball League for their decision in the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.
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