MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 6, 2003 MEETING OF THE RECREATION BOARD

The regular meeting of the Hamburg Recreation Board was called to order by President Scott Kreider at 7:08 PM. The following members were present: Anna Heffner, Scott Kreider, Mike Stasulli. Also present were June Hilbert, Recreation Director and Lynn Ernst, Secretary. Visitor was Councilman Roy Heffner.

A motion was made by Anna Heffner and seconded by Mike Stasulli to accept the minutes of the last meeting. Motion passed.

BOROUGH MANAGER - Lynda has received the draft copy of the pool feasibility study. Cost of recommended upgrades was $328,000 for the main pool, $25,600 for the wading pool, $34,400 other, for a total of $388,000. This upgrade will meet all state requirements. Further information is needed before the study can be completed. Various details of the study were discussed, particularly the depths of the pool. The public works director cannot keep water in the wading pool. It was reported that the Shoemakersville pool may close. The question arose as to how many season tickets were sold to out-of-borough residents. June said the daily swimmers could list names and addresses on the sign-in sheet. Photo ID cards for season ticket holders was discussed.

RECREATION DIRECTOR – June reported that the rainy weather was responsible for a disappointing attendance at the park and pool.

OLD BUSINESS – The five year plan will be worked on at the November meeting. Members were asked to have their priority lists in the borough office by October 24. Scott will compile these for the next meeting. The board would like an end of season report from the Recreation Director on the park operation. Supplies needed for the following year can be purchased during the year if it is known what will be needed. It was suggested that children could receive points for winning contests and participating in scheduled events. At the end of the season a trophy and other prizes could be awarded to the winning boy and girl as was done in the past.

Anna questioned the wording of the Dept. of Agriculture grant papers which were forwarded to members by mail. Grants will be discussed at the next meeting. Scott will research any grant recipients. The band shell T-11 facing is in poor condition. Roy Heffner reported that the band shell is on the Property Committee’s list for repairs and improvements.

NEW BUSINESS – Scott reported that a vendor at Community Day informed him of a state law regarding food preparation certification for all foodstand vendors. The law reportedly became effective 6/1/03. No one had any further information; Lynda will research this. It was reported that the Greater Hamburg Business Assn. has taken over the funding of the scoreboard. They are planning to sell advertising panels to hang on the temporary fence.

The next meeting will be held Monday, November 3, at 7:00 PM. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM on motion of Mike Stasulli, seconded by Anna Heffner.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn Ernst, Recording Secretary