North Harford Recreation Council

Meeting Minutes - 4/18/07

 

In Attendance:  Don Hoopes, Russ Yurek, Dianna Skrocki, Rob Bailey, Mike Getz, Tim Rickey, Kay Lambert, Mike Haslup, Julie Schott, Christy Avig, Charlie Dawson, Joyce Goslee and Meghan Hayes

 

President’s Report: Don Hoopes

*  Don was unable to attend the president’s meeting due to the incident at Virginia Tech.  He asked that everyone keep all involved in their prayers including his son and daughter who both attend the school. 

 

Treasurers Report: Russell Yurek 

*  Current net worth of  $106,610.55

*  All programs are in the plus except for Basic Lifesaving which currently stands at

    -$282.  A motion was made and passed to use the general fund to zero balance it out. 

 

Vice Presidents Report: Bob Astarita

*  Bob will be distributing baseball uniforms and equipment tonight and will be unable to make tonight’s meeting.

 

Old Business/Committee Updates:

*  The minutes from the March meeting were accepted.

*  The Facility Search Committee reported that a property evaluation is being made on a Property across from Kleins.  Don is also enquiring about property near Norrisville Elementary School.

*  The Opening Day Committee reported that they have lots of activities planned and all seems to be going well, with the exception of the moon bounce being cancelled and an issue with the water for the food vendor.  Rob advised the counsel that Harford County Schools do not allow inflatable devices of any kind to be used on their property.  Russ volunteered to take responsibility for the key to access the water.  Donations are currently being picked up from local business owners.  They also were notified that a permit must be obtained in order to hold a raffle and a report must be filed after the raffle is held.  Russ volunteered to be responsible for both.

*  The Nominating Committee reported that after talking with members of the community, they are nominating the standing committee for reelection for the upcoming year.     

    

Program Reports:

 

Girl‘s Lax (Kay Rickey) - all teams are set and doing well. Games are underway.

 

Wrestling (Christy Avig) - finished for this season.  Everything went well.

 

Dance (Joyce Goslee)  - pictures are this Saturday and the recital is set for June 9th at Kennard Dale.  The competition team decided not to make the trip to Las Vegas.  A few of their teammates were unable to make the trip, and the remainder decided that they did not want to compete unless they could do it as a whole.

 

Scuba (Mike Haslup & Julie Schott) - Next Friday is the last night for the Boys Scouts before testing.  Some are still coming in Fridays for additional practice.

 

Karate (Don Hoopes) - currently have 15-20 students.

 

Football (Charlie Dawson) - 102 are currently signed up with a few more potentials.  The program will have 2 more teams then expected.  They currently have $9,100 in donations and another $5,500 that they need to collect.  Mike and Rob have been in contact with the High School including the athletic director in regards to the outfield of the baseball diamond.  The concern was that the field may get damaged during use for football.  They are still waiting on approval that the field may be used for games and a suggestion was made to Charlie that it may help to offer repairs to the field by the football program after the season is over.

 

Rob Bailey (Parks & Rec) -

*  Bob Astarita is the contact for field usage.  All changes need to go through him.

*  Renovations for the Middle School pool are scheduled to begin approx. the last week of school and will continue through the summer until approx. the opening of next school year.  Renovations will then move to the gym area scheduled for Sept. - Nov. 2007 and then moving to the fitness lab.  The High School gym should be available to help out during these renovations.

*  The 2007-08 facility requests are due at the May meeting.

*  An updated list of equipment and uniforms being stored at the school sites is need from each program.

*  Meghan Hayes, a junior at York College, will be joining us periodically and becoming involved in our counsel.  She is interested in pursuing a career in Parks and Recreation.

*  Highland Open House is scheduled for June 16th with a rain date of June 23rd.

 

New Business:

*  In response to the issues that occurred during the opening day planning, a suggestion was made that a master list of guidelines be produced for future planning of such activities.  Rob also reminded the counsel that when planning functions that take place on school grounds, a chain of command needs to be followed in order for things to get approved in the proper manner.  First contact should be to go through the Parks and Rec. office.  He also suggested that planning certain activities need plenty of notice time in order to be approved or to remedy any issues that may arise. 

*  The counsel presented Rob Bailey with a card to give thanks to his service to our Recreation Counsel.  Mike Getz will be the point of contact for the North Harford District beginning May 1st.  Rob also gave his thanks to the counsel and assured that he would still be available to us if his assistance was needed.  Mike Getz can be contacted at his cell (410-688-1401) or office (410-692-7820).  We will still have use of the local office at the Elementary School, but will need to have the outside door changed so that the storage key will also open the office door.

*  The Board of Harford County Public Schools is still deciding if they want to go forward with the plan to install turf on the High School football field.  The cost of maintenance is their main concern.

*  Girl’s lacrosse inquired about the possible repair of the bowl field due to standing water and if they should offer to help in this matter.  Rob advised that if they wish to help, a plan must be submitted for approval, but his suggestion to the counsel would be to use their capital budget requests on Parks&Rec. owned properties such as Highland.

 

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, May16th, at 7:15PM.