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Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting
Tuesday, 6 Jun 06 at the COG Forum Room
I. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
Chair Cindy Solic called the meeting to order at 12:15 P.M.
Board members attending (6 of 6): Cindy Solic, Roy Harpster, Kathy Matason, Dr. Kenneth
Mawritz, Sue Mascolo, Donna Conway. Borough Council Liaison (non-voting) Craig
R. Humphrey also attended.
Staff members present: Director Ronald J. Woodhead, Recreation Supervisor Sports & Fitness
Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor Programs & Special Events Beth Lee, Aquatics
Supervisor Todd Roth, Senior Center Director Barbara Lindenbaum, Office Manager
Diane Ishler.
Absent: Recreation Supervisor - Nature Center Molly Hetrick, Parks Supervisor Greg Roth
Guest: Alan Popovich, Architect & James Steff, COG Executive Director
II. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - none
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the April meeting were approved on a motion by Ms. Conway and seconded
by Ms. Mascolo. All in favor. The summary of the May meeting (a quorum was not
present) was approved by Mr. Harpster and seconded by Dr. Mawritz. All in favor.
IV. ACTION ON VOUCHERS
The vouchers for April (included in the May Board packet) were approved on a motion by Ms.
Mascolo and seconded by Mr. Harpster. All in favor. The approval of the May
vouchers was postponed until the end of the meeting so the Board members could
review them.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Municipal Boards & Committees: Issues & Updates by Board Members
- College Twp. Parks & Recreation Committee: Ms. Matason reported the committee
has not met; however, the Council met on May 18 and approved Chapter 139,
College Township Park Ordinance.
- Harris Twp. Park & Recreation Committee: No report
- Patton Twp. Rec. Advisory Committee: Ms. Solic reported that the Patton Township
park tour has been changed to 27 Jun 06. A new park, Ambleside was to be
discussed but there was no committee meeting. The results of the Circleville
survey will go back to the Supervisors for August action.
- Ferguson Township: Ms. Mascolo related that the tennis court issue at Homestead
Park is not completely dead.
- Borough of State College: No Report
-State College Area School District: No Report
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee - Ms. Matason reported that at the 17
May meeting they discussed the Puddintown Road bike trail and the fact that
Millbrook Marsh will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2007. Mr. Woodhead
reported that so far the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Capital Campaign has
approximately $500,000 in pledges out of the $1.2 million needed. He also related that
we received two grants; one from the Visitors Bureau and one from the Centre County
Community Foundation. The pamphlets included in the Board packet were a result of
a grant from the Visitors Bureau in 2005. Ms. Lee reported that Ms. Hetrick was very
happy with the pamphlet and the magnets. Mr. Woodhead added that the Visitors
Bureau will distribute the pamphlets in the racks they maintain around the area.
COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee - Mr. Woodhead reported that the Ad Hoc Regional
Park Committee are moving things forward. The committee agreed how to initially
fund regional parks. Each municipality would have a certain dollar amount that would
be used through 2008. Some on the committee wanted to discuss the Authority and
the rest of the committee said no. Mr.Woodhead also reported that the $159,000 grant
to acquire the Whitehall Road property was announced by the state. Mr. Steff then
reemphasized the point that the committee reached a consensus on the Articles of
Agreement and now it will go to the General Forum and then to the municipalities.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
April and May Agency Reports - Mr. Woodhead highlighted the May report that the pools had
a good opening week.
Music License Purchase - In response to Mr. Woodhead’s memo, Ms. Solic asked why we
needed a music performance license. Mr. Woodhead explained to use CDs in CRPR
fitness classes, sponsor the municipal bands concerts, and any other program where we
would be using music, we are required to have public performance license. Mr.
Woodhead has been working since last August (when an organizations representing
the artists contacted CRPR) to determine whether we needed a license. The cost for
this one license is over $600 per year. There are three organizations that are licensing
for music; this is just one of them so we may hear from the other two. The group has
agreed to just bill CRPR for the current year and not back bill for past years. The
license will be on behalf of the 5 participating municipalities.
2006 Winter & Spring Program Report - Mr. Woodhead thanked Mr. Todd Roth for
coordinating both the gathering of information and publishing the report. He
emphasized that new programs usually take some time to become established; the
(popular) Start Smart Soccer program being an exception.
Supervisor Highlights:
Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor - Sports and Fitness - Mr. Hall related that spring sports are
ending; it’s the last week of youth softball; Lacrosse has finished, and fitness was more
popular than ever. The group using the municipal building really like the facilities
there.
Greg Roth, Park Supervisor - The parks crew is in full summer mode with cutting grass,
keeping fields ready for play, and taking care of all the picnic groups at the pavilions.
The PCC crew finished the Wetlab walls and now working at the park in Country
Place.
Beth Lee for Molly Hetrick Supervisor for Nature Center - Ms. Lee reported that Ms. Hetrick
is wrapping up spring programs and getting ready for summer programs.
Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor for Programs & Special Events - Ms. Lee hired about 25-30
staff for the summer. The full day camps are currently over half full. Touch-a-Truck
is scheduled for 24 Jun 06. The kids just love the trucks; Glenn Hawbaker is the
sponsor.
Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director - There were approximately 175 registered for
the Senior Games. The walk event and the bowling event were the most popular. The
walk event was divided into two events - one inside (for less athletic) and one outside.
Todd Roth, Aquatics Supervisor - The pools are off to a good start with great weather over the
Memorial holiday. The staff worked hard to get the pools ready to open, including
planting flowers that makes the pools look great. The first Family Fun Night is
scheduled at Welch (Disco Night), and the second one at Park Forest (Country Night).
The first of the summer swim lessons began in the High School Natatorium last night,
5 Jun 06.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Commercial Caterer Park Access - Mr. Woodhead shared a letter from a commercial caterer
requesting vehicle access to reserved pavilions through the region. There are nineteen
pavilions in the reservation system and some have closer vehicle access to the
pavilions. Mr. Woodhead asked for direction in how to handle this in 2007. The
Board members suggested that staff inquire from each reservation request whether they
will be having a caterer. If they are having a caterer, they should be directed to a
pavilion that is close to access areas. Responses to prior requests for input are still
being made by the municipal advisory committees, so this issue will be revisited.
State College Lions (Youth Football) regarding Haymarket Park - The State College Lions
organization that uses Haymarket Park for practice and play area, asked that they be
allowed to put up a shed or storage container to store their equipment during football
season. A discussion that included whether the storage facility should be one larger
“shed” or several lower “tool lockers.”, whether it should stay all year or be removed
after the season, and whether it was a good idea to approve one at all. Mr. Woodhead
indicated that Ferguson Township will work with us regarding this issue. The Board
members asked Mr. Woodhead to develop guidelines for having storage sheds/storage
boxes, etc. in the parks and then present to the Board again.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
Park Forest Pool Master Site Plan - Mr. Todd Roth related that work was currently in
progress for the Master Site Plan. He presented a visual of the consultants work so far.
It contained four distinct options: 1 - just repair - pool shell remains intact; 2 - the pool
is completely rebuilt but basically the same pool; 3 - the pool is rebuilt and a few
amenities added; 4 the pool is built with a lot of amenities. Mr. Popovich stated that
working with Scott Hunsaker was great and the recommendations were made from an
economic standpoint. A discussion followed about the presentation and what might be
changed before it was given to the General Forum. It was suggested that maybe the
number of graphs/spreadsheets could be reduced and more could be included about the
income/interest against the payments. The concepts will be presented to the General
Forum on 26 Jun 06.
Pending Grant Applications - Mr. Woodhead related that there are two grant applications still
pending: The Master Site Plans for Oak Hall and for Welch Pool.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Changing Two Meeting Locations and Add One Meeting - Ms. Mascolo moved to accept the
new meeting schedule. Mr. Harpster seconded. All in favor.
Maintenance Agreement with PSU for the Stream Vane Structures that they will construct in
Slab Cabin Run - Mr. Woodhead explained the reason for the agreement and what the
stream vane structures will do. Penn State will take responsibility for maintaining
these structures as long as the University owns it. Ms. Mascolo moved and Ms.
Conway seconded to approve the maintenance agreement. All in favor.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Ms. Mascolo moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Harpster
seconded. All in favor. Ms. Solic realized the May vouchers had not been approved.
Ms. Matason moved to approve the May vouchers; Ms. Conway seconded. All in
favor. Meeting adjourned at 1:50 P.M.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING has been scheduled for
Thursday, 13 July 06, 12:15 PM at Tudek Park Pavilion in Ferguson Township
This summary was approved at the Board meeting on 13 Jul 06, they will now be distributed
to Municipal Managers, SCASD, and posted on the CRPR website.
Meeting summary prepared by Diane Ishler, CRPR Office Manager
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