Recreation Committee, May 12, 2015
Recreation Committee Minutes
May 12, 2015
Members Present: Erin Bradbury, Melissa Staiti, Robin Grady,
Nancy Owens, Lisa Post
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Denise Morano, Recreation Director
Angela Greene, Recording Secretary
Denise called the Recreation Committee meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Erin and seconded by Robin to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2015 meeting.
The minutes of March 10, 2015 were approved 4-0-1 Lisa abstained.
Director’s Report:
Programs:
Denise went over the numbers for the Before/After School Program. Davis Hill: 52 morning, 51 afternoon (7 waitlisted); Dawson- 29 morning, 52 afternoon; Mayo – 52 morning, 50 afternoon (6 waitlisted). We are caring for 286 children daily. Denise added that we are continuing as we have been all year with great numbers. We are very fortunate with our kids and staff. Nancy asked if the staff works in the summer as well. Denise answered that all staff are offered a job but not promised placement. This summer all staff was able to be placed and everyone is very happy.
Denise went over the numbers for the last session of Adult classes:
Cardio Sculpt – 6; CCYo – 24; Hatha Yoga – 21; evening Yoga – 8; Couple’s class – 8; Beginner’s French – 14; Re-Shape – 9. Denise added that babysitting was offered for the Couple’s class but wasn’t needed. Robin added that it had sounded very appealing.
Denise went over the numbers for the teens/children’s classes: Babysitter’s training class (2 classes) – 24; Painting – 3. Erin added that her daughter really enjoyed the training class.
Summer:
Non-resident passes are sold out. They sold out within the first few days.
The early registration for the All Day Summer Program for children currently enrolled in the Before/After School Programs, had 479 register out of a possible 585 openings. There were only 106 slots available for the general registration. All slots are currently full for every week after general registration with 10-30 kids on waitlists.
Interviews for summer staff were held during the school vacation. All positions have been filled.
Pool covers were removed on Monday, May 4. The pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 6 from noon – 4:45, weather permitting. Denise added the valve that was broken last year is perfect.
Registration for all summer classes and programs began on Saturday, May 9 for residents and May 10 for non-residents. Revenue for the registrations and pool passes totaled $34,509 for those 2 days. Denise added that there are still openings in some programs. Denise also added that it might be worth exploring a charge for CIT classes for next year.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Denise discussed that there were some problems with some of the fields this year so they were released piece mail. Some of the fields were released on Saturday, April 25. Davis Hill baseball and Davis Hill #3 were not released because of extremely wet conditions. Davis Hill baseball was released April 30 and Davis Hill #3 released on May 4. Denise added that the DPW did some work on the fields and they are all released and look very good.
Denise had the basketball courts and tennis courts at Dawson Rec. painted and sealcoated during the past 2 weeks and they look great. It is recommended that this be done every 4-5 years to protect and extend the life of the courts. Vermont Tennis was the low bidder at $16,180.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The next Recreation Committee meeting will be held on September 8, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.,at the Recreation Office.