MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 1, 2002 MEETING OF RECREATION BOARD

The regular meeting of the Hamburg Recreation Board was called to order by President Glenn Powers at 7:10 PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT – Anna Heffner, Scott Kreider, Glenn Powers, Barry Shollenberger.

ALSO PRESENT – June Hilbert-Recreation Director, Lynn Ernst-Secretary.

A motion was made by Scott Kreider and seconded by Barry Shollenberger to approve the minutes of the March meeting. Motion passed.

The borough manager was absent; there was no report.

RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT - The recreation director reported that the pool cover has been removed. It was reported that someone is coming this week to investigate how to repair the leak. The pool season ticket rates have been increased as well as the pavilion and pool rentals. The Board questioned whether the hockey lights problem has been resolved as the season will begin shortly.

OLD BUSINESS – June reminded the Board that she needs completed contracts from enter-tainment groups for Community Days 2003 to apply for grants. The deadline for applications is June 30 of this year. Barry suggested that the Reading Pops Orchestra be contacted and placed under contract so we can apply for the grant. Next year’s dates are August 15-16. It was reported that representatives from the Reading Royals pro hockey team will appear at this year’s Community Days. The next committee meeting will be held Monday, May 13, at 7:00 PM in the senior center.

The trees at the ball park have been trimmed. However, there are still branches overhanging the light pole at the scoreboard. Glenn will contact the fire company to have this situation remedied. Barry requested the secretary to inquire if the ball field has been reseeded. It was believed that Rick Pickel was planning this project for this week. Barry has not received all the prioritized reports relating to improvements. The board will review the reports at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS – Glenn has received the baseball schedule for the big field with the exception of the Babe Ruth team. When he receives it, copies will be made and distributed. The Reds will not field a team for this season. June indicated the floor of the pool food stand needs repainting. She will enlist help from the lifeguards to complete this project. She will also thoroughly clean the building before the pool opens.

Glenn stated that there are dogs and bicycles on the park despite park rules to the contrary. There are at least 5 signs listing park rules posted at various places. He specifically mentioned Lori Moyer who unleashes her husky to run freely all over the park. He recalled that she had been sent a letter concerning this last year and suggested the same action be taken now.

The next meeting will be held Monday, May 6, 2002, at 7:00 PM. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM on motion of Scott Kreider, seconded by Barry Shollenberger.

Respectfully submitted,Lynn Ernst, Recording Secretary