Philipstown Recreation Commission

Philipstown Recreation Commission

March 31, 2015

Philipstown Community Center – 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE

MINUTES – February

FINANCIAL – February

CORRESPONDENCE

REPORTS

a)  Program

b)  Theatre

c)  Building and Grounds

d)  Friends of Philipstown Rec

e)  Winter Carnival

QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR

OLD BUSINESS

1)  Boiler Update

2)  Park Committee

NEW BUSINESS

1)  Chamber Summer Music Series

2)  Senior Trips

3) 

PHILIPSTOWN RECREATION COMMISSION

MINUTES OF MEETING – March 2, 2015

The re-scheduled meeting of the Philipstown Recreation Commission was held on March 2, 2015 at the Community Center at 7:30pm.

Commission Members Present:

Joel Conybear, Chairman

Phil Cotennec

John Maasik

Lydia McMahon

Bill Mazzuca

Amber Stickle, Director of Recreation

Joel Conybear opened the meeting with a salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.

John Maasik made a motion, seconded by Bill Mazzuca, and unanimously approved to accept the January minutes as corrected.

Financial Report

Gross Revenues for January: $ 33,318.32

Bank Charges: $ 216.42

Refunds: $ 32.50

Net: $ 32,889.40

Claudio Marzollo made a motion, seconded by John Maasik, and unanimously approved to accept the January financials.

Correspondence – John Maasik discussed some correspondence he received from a travel soccer team based in Beacon. They are looking for field space in the spring. Ms. Stickle said that space is really tight in the spring. The commission agreed that there was no space for non-community rentals at this time.

Reports:

Programs – Ms. Stickle reported that camp registrations opens on March 16th for residents and March 23 for non-residents. She thanked those who were able to help at the senior luncheon in February. She also reported that there was a teen night on February 28th. The night was well attended and successful. She also reported that Pasta and Bingo would be coming on March 13th.

Theatre – No Report

Building and Ground – Ms. Stickle reported having Polhemus come in and remove excess snow that has been building up around the parking lot. She also reported that the rink is being heavily used this winter and is holding up well.

Friends of Philipstown Recreation: It was discussed adding John Maasik to the Friends of Philipstown Recreation. Ms. Stickle said that Todd August has come forward asking to help with the Mudder. She hopes to meet with him this week.

Winter Carnival: Joel Conybear reported that the Winter Carnival was a success. The committee is meeting to brainstorm some new ideas so that people do not need to pick between the two sites. Ms. Stickle reported the final financials:

Income: $3,778.30

Expense: $2,978.27

Profit: $ 800.00

Go-Daddy: $- 33.51

Donation to Pavilion: $776.52

Old Business

Boiler Update – No new report

Park Committee – The commission discussed starting a park committee to discuss upgrading the rec facilities. Joel Conybear agreed to draft an invitation letter that would be sent out to stakeholders so the commission can start to build a committee.

New Business –

Commission Vacancy – Bill Mazzuca made a motion to ask the Town Board to advertise the commission vacancy. The motion was seconded by Phil Cotennec and unanimously approved. John Maasik made a motion to make Lydia McMahon the new commission secretary. The motion was seconded by Phil Cotennec and unanimously approved.

It was moved by John Maasik and seconded by Bill Mazzuca to adjourn the commission meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Stickle, Director of Recreation and Parks

These minutes are subject to review by the Recreation Commission for corrections and approval thereof.

February 2015

Year to Date

Amber,

We should talk about volunteering one night at the Music Series. Here’s the schedule:

Best,

Joel

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