April 26, 2021

POINT PLEASANT BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

April 26, 2021 6:30PM-7:45PM

https://zoom.us/j/97052843922?pwd=TnRNanRKWUNBZWl3ajg1NDN3eVcwUT09

Meeting ID:970 5284 3922 Password:732141

  1. Call to order –  Ryan Simunovich
  2. Attendance – see below
  3. Review prior meeting minutes – Ryan Simunovich
      1. Vote to approve March Minutes
  1. 1st motion by Michael Passanello
  2. 2nd motion by Fallon Schultz
  1. Executive reports –
    1. Chairperson                                      Ryan Simunovich/Kieran Schultz
      1. “Come together” meeting update- April 19th at Boro Hall
  1. Spoke about our Hashtag ideas _#PPBWhereIwanttoBe
  2. Chamber having an event 5/7 downtown
  3. First Friday – Car Show June 4th
  4. No trolley this year
  5. 2nd annual Homegrown Book Fair May 22nd 12-6p music and different vendors gathered in the Bordens Parking lot
    • Fundraising committee will be at the table that day
      1. Tug of War meeting 4/19/21- Ryan reviewed progress made and what next steps were
      2. Park grant process- any other thoughts of what we should add to the meeting
  1. Kiwanis club, senior space, family fitness, town is growing, be outdoors more, sustainable practices (rain barrel). Can we include an architect in the grant?
    1. Correspondence -Sent thank you note to Jenkinson’s for $5K donation
    2. New Member Updates- Kieran Schultz
      1. Kieran secured a list to confirm with the town.
      2. Reminded committee to ask for volunteers
      3. Some new members need volunteer forms submitted-
  1. Scott C, Janice A
      1. Ryan send Kieran list of members who haven’t attended meetings lately
    2. Treasurer- Michael Passanello
      1. Email out to Kathy B, no major expenses incurred
    3. Council Liaison Report                               Doug Vitale
      1. Town Hall opened today, we can now meet in person.
      2. Pleasure Park equipment delivered in next 2 weeks, installation goal is before Memorial Day. We can fundraise for the remaining ideas and then prioritize
      3. Mural may be put on the side of the rec building
  1. Fundraising Committee – Lori Bonello
  1. $5K donation from Jenkinson’s
  2. Moving ahead with sponsorship letters. They will get recognized for the level of donations
  3. Fit Fest- May 15th from 9am-12pm. Incorporate Fit family fun day. $5/per person as a fundraiser
    1. First motion- Michael Passanello
    2. Second motion- Fallon Schultz
    3. Special Application Permit is already in place

 

 

  1. Subcommittee reports –
    1. Spring Basketball                             Open
    2. Bonfire                                               Open
      1. No updates
    3. Family Fishing Day Derby              Ryan Simunovich
      1. No updates
    4. Social Media                                     Kelly McGee
      1. Instagram account @PPBRecreation set up
      2. Call with Emily and Riley set up 4/22/21 – high school students that have offered to help support our social media campaign. They are working on their social media schedule
      3. Ask for logos from vendors
    5. Summer Camp
      1. Open application and Directors
      2. Coast Star article
      3. CDC guidelines
      4. Receiving applications received
      5. Send application link to Kelly
    6. Summertime Surf Camp                 Scot Crowley
      1. Ryan to follow up with Scot for discount code
    7. Easter Egg Hunt                              Katie DiCorcia/Kait Greenburg
      1. Event concluded- no issues
    8. Wrestling                                           Kelly McGee/Robby Neil
      1. No updates
    9. Holiday Lights                                   Kait Greenberg
      1.             No updates
    10. Yoga on the Beach                          Wendy Yorke & Dana B
      1. Need to vote on this. Thursday to Monday 730a-830am starting Memorial Day weekend through September. $12/class. $2 to rec, $10 to instructor. Special application permit needed. Spoke to two yoga studios to see if others would be interested in town – Xhale, Joyful Living, and Billi from Peace Warrior
      2. Competition charging $20/class
  1. 1st motion – Kelly McGee
  2. 2nd motion- Debbi Gourley
    1. Kiwanis Club                                    Kait Greenburg
      1. No update
    2. Skatepark                                          Katie DiCorcia & Kelly McGee
      1. Vote to approve $120 for skate park lessons. Open it up for PPB residents for 1 week, then to the public. 7 weeks, 1 hour on Wednesdays during the hours of 3pm-7pm.
      2. ABF Skate Shop states: $120 is reasonable in my experience.  For comparison, Manasquan is charging $125 ($25 goes to the town) point boro is at $100 ($15 goes to the town) and fanwood is $110 ($10 goes to the town).  The difference between $115 and $120 per hour is only 71 cents ($16.43 per hour vs. 17.14). Max kids would be 8-10/class.
  1. 1st motion to accept Angela O’Cone
  2. 2nd motion – Cecilia Alsburg
    1. Winter Wonderland-
      1. No updates
    2. Pickleball- Cecilia Alsburg- lead; Mary Sakin, Matt Luongo
      1. Met with Jason- US Championship Pickleball Ambassador, he runs Boro pickleball. Willing to conduct a free beginner 45 minute lesson for us May
      2. We can outline the basketball courts in chalk
      3. Based on that we can form a league/tournament
      4. May 23rd 10am-11am, 900am-1230pm – 1 day event
      5. Special Application Permit
  1. Need to purchase two nets
  2. 1st motion- Fallon Schultz
  3. 2nd motion – Debbi Gourley
    1. Summer Soccer Camp
      1. Event cancelled
    2. Running Club- Dana Brereton
      1. No updates
    3. Tug of War- Angela Pfisterer, John Babinni, Joe S, Dana B, Debbi G, Laura Kurmin, Matthew Luongo, Michael Passanello, Mike Waldron, Steven Dews, kelly Mcgee
      1. Ryan met with Manasquan on April 19th to lay out prelim plans for Tug.
  1. Beach needs to confirm no football game that day
  2. Can we do the inlet bar this year since its outside
  3. Charity component for teams?
  4. How do we get a sign up? (Arnold Ave and Exxon Gas station)
      1. Next meeting will be Monday, May 10th at 7 pm at Manasquan Rec Annex (67 Atlantic Ave). Need our committee members to attend
    2. Best Day – Angela O’Cone, Dana Brereton
      1. Not running in NJ this year. Need to contact them to set up 2022 dates in February
    3. Uke/Guitar on the Beach
      1. No updates, will need to start sign up soon
    4. Memorial Day Parade Saturday 5/29/21- Fallon, Angela P
      1. Homegrown Book Fair in Bordens from 12p-6pm
      2. Special Application permit put in from another committee
      3. Leave this open and check with Arts
    5. Blue claws trip- Dana B
      1. Been in contact with Rob Blueclaws Event Group Outing Team. Once we have an outline she will present to committee
    6. Cornhole League – Matthew Luongo, Mike Edwards
      1. Contact Jenkinson’s or Bradshaws
      2. Location is the driving factor of this tournament, as this drives how many people
    7. New business –
      1. Starry Night event- Date June 24th, 7pm – Fallon S. Update – theme around “Starry night in Arnold Summer”
      2. Canoes or lifeguard boats will be needed, also need to check depth for gondolas
      3. High school students will volunteers to row boats
      4. Would tie in “historic society” feel and other committees
      5. Fallon asked about volunteers- Matt offered

 

  1. Open discussion – none
  2. Adjournment –
    1. 1st motion- Fallon Schultz
    2. 2nd motion – Mary Sakin
  3. Next meeting: Monday, May 24th, 630pm – Borough Hall, 2nd floor or Zoom call (info to be provided)

 

Attendance