Recreation and Parks Board

October 19, 2017 To: Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board From: Larry G. Hushour, Council Liaison Subj: MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 19, 2017, MEETING Attendance: Members: Larry Hushour, Scott Rieland, Mike Riegel, George Guevara, Marc Mignogna, Drew Heck, Alan Bevard Staff: Sean Byrne Visitors: Karl Munder, Brandon Newman, Stefan Burlew, Scott Serchio, Mayor Pat Rockinberg News: Tony Burke (Messenger) 1) Meeting started at 7:30pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. 2) The minutes of the August and September 2017, meetings were approved. Chairman’s Comments: - Welcome aboard to Marc Mignogna. - Acknowledgement of visitors. - Mike Riegel is Chairman. Drew Heck is Vice Chair. Larry Hushour is Secretary and Council liaison. Councilman report: - Unauthorized ATV usage in parks should be reported to the non-emergency number of the police force. - Rails to Trails workday on October 21, 9am-noon. Lunch provided by NY J and P Pizza and Community Foundation. - CSX discussions for acquisition underway. - MOTION to move $4000 in funds from ADA budget line to Rails to Trails was made, seconded and passed unanimously. - Staff/liaison need to approach Sabra Wang for crossing HWY 27 grant process. - Work is underway at museum (Train Station.) - MXD zoning is on hold while awaiting “downtown master plan.” Staff Report: - Sean presented data on Skate Park usage. - New forms for park usage were presented. - The ADA swing was dedicated earlier in the day at Watkins Park. - October 21, will be the first “Haunted Trail” along Rails to Trails. - In November, a Turkey Trot will occur at Challedon Golf Course. - Question was asked on how much money was expended in labor for staffing the Skate Park. Liaison agreed to research the answer. Visitors: - Stefan Burlew finalized his “dug out” Eagle project. Larry Hushour signed off on his project. - Brandon Newman presented his Eagle project of a matching “dug out.” A MOTION was made, seconded and passed unanimously to allow the project. Larry Hushour signed his project notebook to begin the process. - Mayor Rockinberg addressed the Board with appreciation for efforts on the “Mayor’s challenge.” He explained his vision of an ATV solution. He stated appreciation for the ADA swing and progressive vision for the Skate Park and the “inclusive” playground. He expressed interest in fitness additions to parks. He finalized his discussion with an impressive “drone” presentation and suggested the Board might utilize drones for future events or promotions. Old business: - Beers, Beards and Brats: We do not know how much was made yet. Some concerns from local businesses were expressed during the street closure in other venues. The event may not return next year. - Wooden Train: Project is on hold. - Bocce Ball: We should verify a facebook post was made to see if any interest exists for this amenity. Otherwise remove it from the agenda. - Twin Arch Crossing Basketball Court: The legal issues of the MOU are being navigated by the town’s attorney and the property owner’s attorney. New Business: - Pickle Ball: Staff should solicit opinions and interest for this new amenity prior to moving forward. - Staff asked for a list of potential Eagle projects in town. Many were mentioned. - New forms for reserving and using Park amenities were presented and met favorable opinion by the Board. - A MOTION was made, seconded and passed unanimously to change the start time of all future meetings to 7pm. Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.