Approved Minutes of Special Meeting
Monday, 28 Aug 06 at the COG Building 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 (4 of 6): Cindy Solic, Sue Mascolo, Donna Conway, Kathy Matason. The Borough Council Liaison (non-voting) Craig R. Humphrey was also present.

Absent: Dr. Kenneth Mawritz, Roy Harpster

Pool Renewal Advisory Committee members: Dan Henning, Anne Lawrence, Rick Madore.

Staff members present: Director Ronald J. Woodhead, Aquatics Supervisor Todd Roth, Office Manager Diane Ishler.

Guests: COG Executive Director James Steff; Alan Popovich, HPArchitects; Scot Hunsaker, Counsilman and Hunsaker.

II.      COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - none

III.    PARK FOREST POOL RENEWAL - MASTER SITE PLAN

          Mr. Todd Roth welcomed everyone and thanked the Pool Renewal Advisory Committee, Mr. Popovich, and Mr. Hunsaker for coming. Then turned the presentation over to Mr. Hunsaker.

Mr. Hunsaker explained that he would only be presenting information about Option #3 based on the input that was received and his understanding of what the majority wanted. He then made the

present that he would also make to the COG General Forum, tonight, 28 Aug. 06. The presentation included designs of a possible pool with features that would cost $3.2 million. After the presentation, Mr. Humphrey asked where the $3.2 million was coming from? The answer was that the elected officials would determine that. He also asked if there was room for expansion at this pool. The answer was, yes there is some room for expansion, but the input from the public was that they would like to keep it as a neighborhood pool not a water park.

          Mr. Steff suggested that the person presenting to the General Forum should explain how Option #3 was chosen; that it came from a lot of public comment and meetings. He also indicated it offered a good return ratio. There was a discussion about the useful live of the pool in its present condition and the expected live after renewal; indicated new pool would be 35 - 40 years (pool shell and structure).

          Ms. Solic stated she liked what was being proposed for the pool on the drawings. Mr. Madore indicated he thought it was a great plan, it looks good, is on target, and addresses a lot of the concerns expressed in the meetings. He was concerned about the time-line. He was wondering if everything couldn’t be advanced. Both Mr. Woodhead explained that due to the time required to get everything necessary completed and to apply for a grant did not allow the time to proceed any sooner.

          Ms. Mascolo asked what happens if we don’t get a grant. Mr. Woodhead indicated he wasn’t worried about that.

          Ms. Conway moved to endorse the motion to provide official authorization for the following actions:

1. The consultants are directed to complete and distribute the Master Site Plan & Report (to include those revisions that may be made by the Authority and upon final review by PA DCNR); and,

          2. Request that the COG General Forum endorse the Mater Site Plan; and,

3. That staff prepare and submit, on behalf of the authority, a state grant application for construction that will include (a) preparation of detailed plans and specifications, (b) preparation of bid documents, and (c) construction.

4. Conduct a Public Hearing at the start of the regular September CRRA meeting with respect to the grant application (Th 14 Sept. 06, 12:15 PM at MMNC Barn).

Ms. Mascolo seconded. All in favor.

IV.     OTHER BUSINESS

          Mr. Woodhead indicated that the 2006 Fall Leisure Guide had been published and copies were distributed at the meeting.

X.       ADJOURNMENT

          There being no further business, Ms. Mascolo moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Conway seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING has been scheduled for
Thursday, 14 Sept 06, 12:15 PM at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Barn

These minutes were approved at the Board meeting on 14 Sept 06;
they will be distributed to Municipal Managers, SCASD, and posted on the CRPR website.

Meeting summary prepared by Diane Ishler, CRPR Office Manager