THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMERSON RECREATION COMMISSION
WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE
ROOM OF THE RECREATION CENTER.
Call to Order
Presiding Officer Dave Rector called the Regular Meeting of the Recreation Commission to order at 7:36 p.m. .
Roll Call: Presiding Officer Dave Rector, Afrim Hoxha, Dave Cannici, Anthony Gismondi
Steve Carmosino, Willie Ortiz, Bob Quinones, Paul Coombes and Council
liaison Brian Downing.
Excused Absence: Michael Graham
Guest: Millie Hoxha
I Winter Wonderland
- Planning
Presiding Officer Dave Rector noted that there has been a positive response to the 1st
Annual Emerson Winter Wonderland. The event will start with the Tree Lighting
Ceremony and continue with Ice Skating, Holiday Shopping at vendor booths,
Christmas Tree Sales, Pictures with Santa, and Holiday Gift Wrapping Service. The
The Winter Wonderland event will benefit Project Graduation 2018, and individuals
are needed to volunteer. The biggest concern that the Recreation Commission will
face is fundraising, specifically selling booths and sponsorships.
Unity Bank, Cradles to Crayons, and the Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in
sponsoring the Winter Wonderland.
Willie Ortiz mentioned that he contacted the real estate owner of Starbucks to have a
booth set up to sell beverages. The real estate owner will get back to Willie.
The fee from ice skating would benefit the Graduating Class of 2018.
Millie Hoxha is involved with Project Graduation 2018. Recreation Commission member
Dave Cannici had the opportunity to speak to the individuals who are interested in
volunteering at the Winter Wonderland event.
- Logistics
A meeting will be coordinated with the Borough Administrator, Presiding Officer, Police
Captain, Fire Official, Ambulance Corps and DPW Superintendent to discuss safety
issues regarding the holiday event.
The Insurance and paperwork will be handled by the Recreation Assistant and Recreation
Commission member Willie Ortiz.
- Fundraising
Presiding Officer Dave Rector reviewed the Action Plan and asked the Recreation
Commission to pursue businesses and organizations for donations and sponsorships.
II Battle of the Bands
A Recreation Commission member is working on the Battle of the Bands event, which
will be held next year.
III Sports Board Review Process
The Sports Board Review Process will be tabled to a future meeting.
IV Sport-By-Sport Review – All
Soccer – Soccer has a new board member. The Treasurer has resigned and Bob Quinones
is the Treasurer in the interim. Two more board members may resign. The soccer
social was smaller than last year.
Baseball – Baseball is gearing up for the season. The Baseball Board is getting quotes for
work that needs to be done on Hillman field. An individual who was committed to the
Board abruptly resigned.
Softball – There is nothing new to report on Softball.
Wrestling - There has been no meeting lately. The Wrestling Board is looking for new
members.
Football – Everything is going well with football.
Fields – There was a field scheduling incident with a group who did not have a permit,
nor permission, to be on the field.
V Minutes – Motion by Afrim Hoxha, Seconded by Dave Cannici, that the Minutes of
September 21, 2017 be approved as written.
Roll Call: DR–yes AH-yes DC-yes SC-yes WO-abstain SG-yes PC-yes BQ-yes
VI Open Public Comment
There is no one present for Open Public Comment.
Motion by Dave Cannici, Seconded by Afrim Hoxha, that the Recreation Commission meeting
be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Di Lello
Recreation Secretary