MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 7, 2005 MEETING OF THE REC BOARD

The regular meeting of the Hamburg Recreation Board was called to order by President Scott Kreider at 7:00 PM. The following members were present: Anna Heffner, Barbara Heffner, Scott Kreider, Mike Stasulli, and Sylvia Summons. Also present were Borough Council members Martha Bertolet, Adam Dries, Chuck Figard, Dale Schlenker and Tammy Wilkinson. Also present, Lynda Albright, Borough Manager, June Hilbert, Recreation Director and Lynn Ernst, Secretary.

A motion was made by Anna Heffner and seconded by Barbara Heffner to accept the minutes of the February meeting. Motion passed. Mike began the meeting by reading a letter detailing his reasons for serving on the board. He mentioned the board’s annual report to the Property Committee and the response which was mailed to all board members. He summarized his objections to the response by stating the borough manager and recreation director had no intention of allowing the board to function in any capacity other than a fund raising committee. The letter ended with his resignation from the Recreation Board and the Community Days Committee, after which he left the meeting. Scott stated that there were other issues to be discussed with the property committee. Sylvia stated that she was hurt and resented being treated like a child. Tammy stated that the Property Committee had discussed it and advised Lynda and June to draft a response. Dale added that Mike had been to Property Committee in October and was advised at that time that the main function of the board was the five-year plan and marketing the park. Tammy reiterated that the board was to make recommendations and raise funds. Anna questioned where it states that the board is a fund-raising group. Tammy replied that fund raising was part of funding projects, using the Library Board as an example. She said the Library Board sponsored a dinner to raise funds. She further indicated that the Rec Board can hold their own fundraisers. Barbara mentioned that the board needs a starting point to know where to go from here. Lynda stated she was sorry the response came across as negative. Chuck suggested the board use an updated five-year plan as a starting point. Lynda further explained that most of the issues listed in the Rec Board report have been handled by the Recreation Director, the Borough Manager, and the Property Committee. Scott indicated he was considering his resignation and left the table to sit in the public area.

It was reported that Kervin Kline has been informed that he must bring the Lions Club press box project before the Board as requested by the Property Committee.

The next meeting will be held Monday, April 4, at 7:00 PM. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM on motion by Barbara Heffner, seconded by Sylvia Summons.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn Ernst, Recording Secretary