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West Goshen Township
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
September 17, 2003
Minutes
Attending: Bob Cifone, Mary Lou Enoches, Michael Pillagalli and Ed Smith
Township Representatives: Ken Lehr, Al Roth and Kent Wise
Meeting called to Order: 7:03 PM by Chairman Bob Cifone
Bob Cifone began the September 17th meeting by leading the members of the Park and Recreation Board in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
After a review of the minutes submitted for the August 20, 2003 meeting, a motion was made by Mary Lou Enoches to accept the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Bob Cifone
and passed.
The Financial Report dated August 31, 2003 was reviewed. There were no questions or comments pertaining to the Financial Report.
Parks: Kent Wise reported that the crews are busy cutting the grass and maintaining the ball fields at the Township Parks. Kent Wise informed that the crews completed work on the post and rail fence that surrounds the volleyball courts at the Community Park. Additionally, three of the four facades in the playground area of the Community Park have been repainted. Kent Wise informed that the condition of the 4th facade had deteriorated reporting that the crews would be dismantling the facade and installing pavers in its place. Also at the Community Park, the crews have completed painting the stage at the amphitheater. Additionally, the loose pieces in the steps and surrounding sitting area for the amphitheater have been reglued, the picnic tables at the top of the steps have been sanded and repainted and two dozen of the trash barrels have been repainted. Bob Cifone informed that the Friends have funding available to purchase a new park bench for one of the Township Parks. Kent Wise indicated that he would like to see the funds go towards the purchase of a new picnic table. Michael Pillagalli stated that someone had contacted him asking if the Township could identify a task/service for an Eagle Scout project this year. Kent Wise reported that he already provided support for 4 Eagle Scout projects this year and indicated that he would not be able to support any additional projects at this time. Kent Wise indicated that the Township is going out to bid on the work that will enclose the back pavilion to create about 40 additional feet (double the current capacity) of storage space. Kent Wise informed that work on the project is tentatively schedule to begin in the October 1st timeframe and should be completed by January 2004. Finally, Kent Wise informed that the West Goshen Township Police would allow the Parks Department to use 3 of their storage bays to store Parks Department equipment during the construction phase.
Recreation:
Al Roth reporting on the Summer Recreation Program distributed copies of the 2003 Summer Recreation end of the year report to the members of the Park and Recreation Board for review. Al Roth informed that there was a lot of rain during the 2003 Summer Recreation Program but indicated no days were lost as a result of the rain. Al Roth informed that the attendance for the morning program (340) was similar to the 2002 Summer Recreation numbers and stated that the increase in fees for the 2003 program did not seem to have an impact on attendance. Al Roth reported that the Summer Recreation activities went well indicating that the overall participation in the clinics dropped this year. Al Roth informed that attendance for the tennis and basketball clinics went up but noted that attendance for the soccer clinic declined. Al Roth indicated that he would be looking for ways to improve participation in the clinics for the 2004 Summer Recreation Program. Al Roth reported that he was very pleased with the work of the three head counselors (Liz Gavin, Kevin Finan and Rich Boyd). Additionally, Al Roth stated that he was very pleased with the team effort exhibited by Ken Lehr, the members of the Park and Recreation Board, the Township administrative staff, the Summer Recreation counselors and especially Kent Wise and his staff. Al Roth indicated that this lead to a very enjoyable summer. Al Roth noted that on the injury front, there were more injuries to counselors/junior counselors than there were to campers, informing that one counselor suffered a sprained ankle while a stray golf ball injured a second counselor. Al Roth thanked the members of the Park and Recreation Board for the opportunity to run the Township's Summer Recreation Program for the last 30 years. Ken Lehr reported that the 2003 Summer Camp program came in about $1,028 over budget ($21,868 actual vs. $20,840 budget) and informed that the major culprit for the difference was the additional cost resulting from the need to contract 2 buses for trips originating from the Community Park.
Friends of the Park: Ken Lehr reporting for the Friends requested that anyone needing to change their volunteer hours/assignments for the September 28th Community Day rain date contact Peggy Niemeyer as soon as possible. Ken Lehr informed that the next Friends quarterly board meeting is scheduled for October 2nd at 7:00 PM.
Old Business: Ken Lehr reporting on the 2003 Summer Concert Series informed that 400 people attended the final concert (Doo Wop Night) for the 2003 program on August 24th.
Ken Lehr reviewed the contents of a letter the Township received praising the Summer Concert Series. Information on the Summer Concert Series is listed below:
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