Recreation Committee, October 13, 2015

Recreation Committee Minutes

October 13, 2015

Members Present:   Erin Bradbury, Melissa Staiti, Robin Grady,

Nancy Owens

Members Absent:   Lisa Post

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 Melissa and seconded by Nancy to accept the minutes of the May 12, 2015 meeting.

The minutes of May 12, 2015 were approved 4-0.

Director’s Report: 

Summer:

Denise handed out a packet of general information about the summer. She went over the numbers regarding pool attendance, passes sold, number of registered program participants and revenue, etc.  Denise commented that we did very well between day passes and splash parties.  She added that the staff is a group of outstanding young adults, they did a great job and maintained every issue in a professional matter. It was a good summer all in all.

Denise went over an issue with a parent that requested that her child’s caretaker be admitted to the pool without being charged. It was resolved to everyone’s satisfaction, and the following will be added to future brochures:

 “No additional user fee or charge is required to make the Town’s facilities, programs, services or activities available to persons with disabilities. Please inform the Recreation Director if you, or a family member, require the attendance of a qualified or licensed personal care attendant”

Programs:

Denise went over the numbers for the Before/After School Programs:

 Davis Hill - 52 morning, 50 afternoon; Dawson - 33 morning, 52 afternoon; Mayo - 52 morning, 52 afternoon. We are caring for 291 children on a daily basis. Denise added that the staff is doing a terrific job. Six new staff members were hired to fill vacancies. A CPR training class was held and 21 staff have been certified.

We are midway through the first session of classes, Denise went over the numbers for the adult and children classes:

 CCYo – 30; Core Pilates – 13; Beginner French – 3; Intermediate French – 6; Hatha Yoga – Tues. 12, Thurs. 13; Rape Aggression Defense (begins 10/17) -7 currently registered; Resistance Training – 2; Restorative Yoga with Meditation – 9;

Wrestling Clinic – 14; Yoga for Every ”Body” – 11; Yoga Power – 11; Men’s Basketball (drop-in) averaging 15; Women’s Volleyball (drop-in) averaging 12. A new session of classes will begin mid-November.  Denise added that we have good numbers and the classes are good.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Denise purchased mirrors and blinds and had them installed in the fitness studio.

They are also looking to install barres as well.

 Denise is receiving quotes for the basketball court at the Light Department and the tennis court at Rice. The courts need to have numerous cracks filled, and be painted and seal-coated. This work should be done every 5 years to extend the life of the courts. Denise added that the quotes have been higher this year than expected but she is still waiting for one more quote.

 A tour of Mountview is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m. for members of any town committee or town employee.

Santa’s arrival to Town is Saturday, December 5. Please mark this date on your calendar. Your help is very much appreciated.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.      

The next Recreation Committee meeting will be held on November 10, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Office.