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Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting
Thursday, 13 Jul 06 at the Tudek Park Pavilion
1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
Chair Cindy Solic called the meeting to order at 12:15 P.M.
Board members attending (5 of 6): Cindy Solic, Roy Harpster, Kathleen Matason, Sue Mascolo,
Donna Conway.
Absent: Dr. Kenneth Mawritz and Borough Council Liaison (non-voting) Craig R. Humphrey
Staff members present: Director Ronald J. Woodhead, Recreation Supervisor Sports & Fitness
Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor Programs & Special Events Beth Lee, Aquatics
Supervisor Todd Roth, Recreation Supervisor - Nature Center Molly Hetrick, Assistant
Park Supervisor Ted Weaver, Office Manager Diane Ishler.
Absent: Senior Center Director Barbara Lindenbaum, Parks Supervisor Greg Roth
II. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - none
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the June meeting were approved on a motion by Ms. Mascolo and seconded by
Ms. Matason. All in favor.
IV. ACTION ON VOUCHERS
The vouchers for June (included in the meeting packet) were approved on a motion by Ms.
Mascolo and seconded by Mr. Harpster. All in favor.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee - Mr. Harpster confirmed the information listed from the
last Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee meeting. Mr. Woodhead agreed and emphasized
that the committee completed their work on the COG Articles of Agreement for the
Planning, Development & Operation of Regional Parks, the Ownership Agreement for
Whitehall Road Parklands, and the Development Lease to permit COG to plan and
develop the Oak Hall Parklands. The documents are now being reviewed by each
municipality and will then come back for General Forum action. In addition, the
committee will be discussing the options for Park Forest Pool at their next meeting on
Thursday 20 Jul 06 and are charged with recommending an option to the General
Forum.
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee - Ms. Hetrick reported that their monthly
meeting was positive. They talked about 2007 being the 10 year anniversary of the
signing of the MMNC lease with Penn State and what the committee should do to
celebrate.
Municipal Boards & Committees: Issues & Updates by Board Members
- College Twp. Parks & Recreation Committee: No report
- Harris Twp. Park & Recreation Committee: No report
- Patton Twp. Rec. Advisory Committee: Ms. Solic reported that Patton Township held
their parks tour on 27 Jun 06.
- Ferguson Township: Ms. Mascolo reported that Ferguson Township discussed the Park
Forest Pool options and were in favor of Option #3.
- Borough of State College: Ms. Conway presented a report to the Borough Council.
She related that they discussed the Park Forest Pool options and seemed to
favor Option #3.
-State College Area School District: No Report
VI. STAFF REPORTS
June Agency Report - There was no further comment.
Summer Employee Roster - Mr. Woodhead referred to the Summer Employee Roster
emphasizing the number of seasonal staff it takes to provide the level of programs that
we do.
Senior Center Statistics for 2007 Formula - Mr. Woodhead referred to the Senior Center
Statistics report and stated that the 2007 Senior Center Budget Formula is determined
by those statistics. He noted that we see each municipalities’ share change from year
to year based on program participation. Program participation continues to increase
and this year, due to a change in food vendors, the noontime meal count also
increased.
Mid-year Financial Status - Mr. Woodhead reported that as of 30 Jun, the revenue is $20,000
ahead of last year - especially with pool pass revenue increased. The expenditures
appear to be on target.
Supervisor Highlights:
Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor - Sports and Fitness - Everything is going very well.
Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor for Programs & Special Events - The KidVenture camps went
bowling today and everyone was having a great time. Only one of the Wild
Wednesday’s was held but they had a great time. Next week is the 41st Peanut Carnival
to be held on Thursday, 20 Jul 06 at the Park Forest Middle School from 6-8 PM. She is
also working on the Fall Leisure Guide.
Molly Hetrick , Recreational Supervisor for Nature Center - The Millbrook Marsh summer intern, Adam, is doing a great job. He le the Full Moon Walk and the participants really
enjoyed it. Canoe Camp went well and Fly Fishing Camp is full and starts on Monday,
17 Jul 06.
Todd Roth, Aquatics Supervisor - Season Pass sales have increased and recently swim lessons
have increased. The special night events at the pools have been terrific with Disco
night at Welch with over 150 people participating and Country night at Park Forest with
over120 attending.
Ronald Woodhead for Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director - The Centre County Senior
Games went very well with six sporting events and 180 participants. At the Awards
Luncheon they gave out Tortoise Awards for the inside walkers.
Ted Weaver, Assistant Park Supervisor for Greg Roth, Park Supervisor - The parks crews are
working on the main parks and athletic fields to keep them in shape. Next weekend,
the Keystone Games are scheduled to have their Lacrosse Tournament at Spring Creek
and Fogleman Fields (with 20 teams registered).
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodhead relayed a phone complaint from a man whose family paid to enter Welch Pool;
they were advised prior the fee was not refundable if it stormed. After they were in the
facility and had been in the water, thunder and lightening closed the pool for awhile
and the family was refused a refund. Mr. Woodhead told him that the policy was
Board-approved, but that he would bring the complaint to the Board’s attention. The
Board members noted the complaint but did not want to change the policy.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
State College Lions (Youth Football) regarding Haymarket Park - State College Lions have sent
their proposal to have a storage shed at Haymarket in writing and have selected a shed
without windows that would be at Haymarket for August through November. Mr.
Woodhead will work out the details with the group.
Commercial Caterer Access Requests - Ms. Solic related that she thought that caterer access to
reserved pavilions in the parks had been dealt with. Mr. Woodhead indicated that it
was, but this was for information only. The letter from Harris Township concerning this
issue will be added to the two others received earlier.
State Grant Announcements:
- The $159,000 Parkland Aquisition Grant for 75 acres off Whitehall Road was approved.
- In addition, Mr. Woodhead related that the two pending grants; Master Site Plan for
William Welch Community Swimming Pool ($33,000 grant) and the Master Site Plan for
Oak Hall Parklands ($38,000 grant) have also been approved. The Welch Pool approval
allows us to proceed after a 25-year lease, to include an expanded area, is obtained
from the State College Area School District. Ms. Solic stated that with the school
renovation unresolved, it is necessary to have something in the lease agreement that
provides for the Authority’s pool if the school plans change. Mr. Woodhead agreed. In
addition, prior discussions at the General Forum indicated that not all the elected
officials wanted to stay at the currently site - and this must be confirmed before we
move forward with the Master Site Plan for that site. He related that developing the
Oak Hall Master Site Plan should proceed smoothly since local funds to match the grant
have been budgeted.
Park Forest Pool Master Site Plan - Mr. Todd Roth reported that the consultants presented four
options at the General Forum Meeting, 26 Jun, and at a Public Forum Meeting on 27
Jun. He distributed copies of the Public Forum Summary to the Board members. The
General Forum sent the options out to the municipalities for comments. So far, most of
the municipalities are leaning toward Option #3 or a pool that is in that price range. All
comments are due back by 20 Jul 06.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
CRRA 2005 Audit Report by Maher Duesell (CPA) - Mr. Woodhead was happy to report that
there was no management letter with the audit. Mr. Woodhead also reported that Ms.
Conway, a CPA, included audit comments in her report to the State College Borough
Council.
2007 Budget Process - Mr. Woodhead reported that the copies of the 2007 Program Budget the
Board members received has been changed to reflect the grant approvals. The final
Program Budget will be issued after the COG Finance Committee revisions are
completed.
New Facility Requests for 2007 - Mr. Woodhead indicated that there are two requests for
additions to the park system for 2007. Board action will be requested in the August
meeting.
1) In response to a CRPR recommendation, Harris Township has endorsed including
the Nittany View Park Pavilion in the pavilion reservation system for 2007.
2) Ferguson Township has requested that 25 additional acres to be leased from Tom
Tudek Memorial Trust (adjoining Tudek Park in Ferguson Township), be added to the
maintenance schedule for 2007. This would include the dog park, wooded area with
paths, the community gardens, and the trail area across the fields. Mr. Woodhead
explained that the additional acreage would be deeded to Ferguson Township when the
mortgage was paid off by the Trust. Ms. Mascolo asked what happens if several people
are in the dog park and someone is bitten? Mr. Woodhead indicated it was a little early
to know all the details; he has to speak to the Ferguson Township Manager, Mr. Kunkle,
to determine exactly what they are expecting. Ms. Solic expressed some concern about
the dog park. Mr. Woodhead will provide more information at the next meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Harpster moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Mascolo
seconded. All in favor. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 P.M.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING has been scheduled for
Thursday, 10 Aug 06, 12:15 PM
COG General Forum Room
These minutes were approved at the Board meeting on 10 Aug 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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