May 22, 2023

POINT PLEASANT BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

May 22nd, 2023 6:30PM-8PM

Borough Hall, 2nd floor

 

  1. Call to order Lauren Schule
  2. Attendance

 

  • Lauren Schule
  • Terra Schulz
  • Dave Betten
  • Barbara Riggio
  • Erica Susko
  • Liz Gross
  • Val Leone
  • Brenda Mee
  • Chris Kurmin
  • Laura Kurmin
  • Sam Burts
  • Erin Leahey
  • Chris Bozadzis
  • Bob Morrissey
  • Doug Vitale
  • Lou Vassalotti
  • Joe Sieckel
  • Samantha Berry
  • Barb Palombo
  • Bill Schule
  • Jim Onorato
  • Paul Sherman
  • Cindy DePolo
  • Penny Davies
  • Angela Pfisterer

 

 

  • Review prior meeting minutes
    1. Vote to approve April 2023 minutes

First: Erica Susko

Second: Liz Gross

Unanimous

  1. Executive reports
    1. Chairperson report Lauren Schule
      1. EXCO Meeting
        1. Thank you for taking down Shamrock decorations to Val Leone, Barbara Riggio
        2. Add new applications for council approval
        3. Trailer Logo. Terra Schulz, Dave Betten and Bill Schule will apply the logo.
        4. New logo
          • Been in place for a few months but old graphics approved prior to switch still have old one
            • Anything approved prior to switch will still be used
            • Anything done going forward will use new logo
  1. Event/Other Recap
    1. No updates
  2. Correspondence/Social Media Samantha Berry
    1. Engagement on social

-New social media update for Battle of the Bands

-Update on bathroom’s opening all day until sundown.  DPW and the police are working this out.

  1. May newsletter

-This can be placed downstairs in Town Hall.

  1. Gulliver Instagram post
    1. Where will he be next?
  2. Recording Secretary & Corresponding Secretary Update                 Barbara Palombo & Laura Kurmin
    1. No updates
  3. New Member Updates Liz Gross
    1. New Member Introductions

-Melissa Daily and Brenda Mee. Both will be submitting an application.

  1. *please collect emails & contact info of new members
    • By-Law Sign-Off for new members
  2. Treasurer Updates Rob Mercado
    1. No Update
  3. Council Liaison Report Doug Vitale
  • Edited letter has been sent into the state. Doug will follow up with the town.  Rob Mercado called the state and was told that they would not respond to the letter. It looks as if this will all be resolved and Rec Comm member’s names will be taken off of the list.  Hopefully those they resigned the committee will re-join.
  1. Subcommittee reports –
    1. Current Events
      1. Pickleball Tony Novo
        1. Storage Container
          • No update
        2. Everything was previously discussed and went in front of council for approval on 5.16
      2. Wrestling (Spring)                 LEAD (Kelly McGee)
        1. Registration is open

-5 people have registered.

-Kelly McGee is asking that we share this on our own social media.

  1. Everything was previously discussed and went in front of council for approval on 5.16
  2. Mike McGee can not be the coach, but there is someone else interested.
    • Thursdays
    • Jun1 1st – July 13th
    • $110 pp
  3. Summertime Surf (Scott Crowley) LEAD (Ryan Sumunovich)
    1. No updates
  4. Skate Park Lessons (Summer) LEAD (Kelly McGee)
    1. Vote to reapprove fee of $120 per child for Summer Skateboarding 2023
      • First – Laura Kurmin
      • Second – Bill Schule
      • Unanimous
    2. Monday-Friday, June 26th-30th
    3. The times are longer because we are switching from 7 to 5 days.
    4. 8:45-10:00 Beginners
    5. 10:00-11:15 Intermediate
    6. Ages 5-14
      • Max 10 children per class
    7. Battle of the Bands                                                                 Bill Schule
      1. Bands picked
      2. Chris was able to raise additional funding.
      3. We will be having a 50/50.
      4. More volunteers are needed.
      5. Police will be present.
      6. Sponsorships (number but not amount)
        • Still looking for more if you know anyone
      7. Boats are not going to be in Little Silver Lot
        • Train Station now

 

  1. Flag Football Camp                                                                                               Bill Schule
    1. Registration open – 26 children have already enrolled.
    2. This will be open to all – not just PPB.
    3. We will need Insurance for the field.
    4. Bill is still discussing the money we will provide to the school and coach.
    5. Everything was previously discussed and went in front of council for approval on 5.16
      • June 26th – 27th
      • 10am-1pm
      • 3 days
        • Monday-Wednesday
        • Rain date Thursday-Friday
  1. Ukulele/Guitar on the Beach                                                                  Rob Mercado
    1. Registration open
    2. 18 people have registered.
    3. Everything was previously discussed and went in front of council for approval on 5.16
      • Mondays
      • July 10th through August 14th
      • Rain dates August 21st and August 28th
      • Maryland Ave Beach
      • 6-7pm
      • $120 per person
        • $90 to MMDA
        • $30 to Rec
      • Additional $35 if ukulele is purchased
    4. Summer Camp

LEAD

  1. 55 residents have registered.
  2. It will be opened up to weekly campers next week.
  3. Vote to approve $300 one time fee for purchase of camp email address through Town
    • First – Joe Sieckel
    • Second – Val Leone
    • Unanimous
  4. Vote to approve $2250 for shirts for campers and counselors for 2023 Park Summer Camp
    • First – Barbara Palombo
    • Second – Bob Morrisey
    • Unanimous
  5. Vote to recommend these people to the council for hire for 2023 Park Summer Camp
    • Director
      • ToniLeigh Chamberlain
    • Lead 6-8 Counselor
      • Kieran Nagle
    • Lead 3-5 Counselor
      • Colin Matuschat
    • Lead k-2 Counselor
      • Taylor Struncius
    • Counselors
      • Ideally sticking to ratio of 1 counselor for every 10 children
      • Anthony Longo
      • Emily Crowley
      • Luke Aikens
      • Renee Clark
      • Shae Gada
      • Emily Sommers
      • Alesha Johnson
      • Morgan Highland
      • Alessia Cappozi
      • Reid Neibling
      • Rachael Artz
      • Daniel Finley
      • Hannah Estell-Hughes
      • Connor DeLorenzo
      • Kip Lovdgren
    • First- Erica Susko
    • Second – Val Leone
    • Unanimous
  6. Still looking for a director
  7. Salary already recommended and approved by council in November 2022
    • Director $25/hour
    • Assistant Director $22/hour
    • Leads $20/hour
      • K-2
      • 3-5
      • 6-8
    • Counselors $17/hour
  8. Fees already recommended and approved by council in November 2022
  1. Residents $375
  2. Non-Residents $500
  3. Weekly Resident $125
  4. Weekly Non-Resident $200
    1. Working on shirts – sent email out for quotes
      • Same design as last year to make it easier and save time and effort
      • Going with the lowest price
    2. Running Club Erica Susko
      1. Got the go ahead from Town
        • No waiver needed
      2. It will be a walking club to start, We will then split the volunteers into groups for those that want to walk faster.
      3. Looking to start the second week in June, once in the AM and once in the afternoon.
      4. It will be open to residents and non residents.
      5. There already is a morning walking club for seniors.
      6. If you don’t have to register it may spark more attendence.
    3. Best Day                 LEAD (Ryan Simunovich)
      1. Doug emailed and hasn’t heard back
    4. Summer Concert Series Rob Mercado
      1. Samantha Berry will make graphics.
      2. We will have a 50/50 at each event.
      3. Beer from the Chamber of Commerce.
      4. Dates:
        • June 27th – DJ
          • 6:00-8:30
          • Home run tattoos
          • Pizza
          • Cotton candy
        • July 11th – The Brittles
        • July 25th – Anthony DiDio
          • Invoice Needed
        • August 8th – The Hound Dogs w/ classic car show
        • August 22nd – Jessica Rose
      5. Times:
        • 6:30-9:30 for the adult bands
          • except June 27th is 6:30-8:30 for the children’s bands.
  1. Potential Food Vendors for Dates:
    • purchase pizza to sell and bring in Wandering Sweets, June 27th
    • THE GREEKS? for July 11th
    • Mugsy’s for July 25th
    • JSBBQ for August 8th
    • Bam Bam for August 25th
  2. Car show Details
    • The Car Show needs its’ own flyer.
    • 20 cars, 30 spots at $2.50/hour
    • $20 per car entry fee
    • 2 trophies
      • Most Original
      • People’s Choice
    • Registration on MyRec
  3. Summer Jazz Ensemble Rob Mercado
    1. Rob reached out but hasn’t heard back
  4. Wrestling (Summer) LEAD (Kelly McGee)
    1. Registration is open
    2. Everything was previously discussed and went in front of council for approval on 5.16
      • 6 sessions
        • Thursdays
        • July 27th-August 31st
  1. One has registered so far.
  1. Future Events
    1. Hey Rube, Still Got That Tube? Barbara Riggio & Barbara Palombo
      1. This will start at Jenks and end at the Tiki Bar.
      2. After party at the tiki bar.
      3. Carol from the chamber has shops in town where residents can order the tubes.
    2. Bags on the Beach LEAD (Lou Vassalotti)
      1. We are good for 8/26 date.
      2. It will be double the size as last year.
      3. Two groups; “back yarders” and “serious corn holders”.
      4. There will be a belt for the winner again. We need a W9 for the company that makes the belt.
    3. Soccer Camp for Special Needs Tony Novo
      1. No updates
    4. Seafood Fest 5K Erin Leahey
      1. September 16th
      2. Collaborate with running club
      3. ½ proceeds come back to Rec
    5. Kids Inlet Fishing Derby LEAD (Ryan Sumunovich)
      1. No updates
    6. Locals Only Bonfire LEAD (Ryan Sumunovich)
      1. No updates
    7. MMDA Fall Music Events Rob Mercado
      1. No updates
    8. Skateboarding (Fall) LEAD (Kelly McGee)
      1. No update
    9. Manasquan Inlet Tug of War                                                 LEAD (Ryan Sumunovich)
      1. No updatE
    10. Basketball Katie DiCorcia
      1. No update
    11. Grom-O-Ween (Tom Toohey) LEAD (Ryan Sumunovich)
      1. No update
    12. Trunk or Treat LEAD
      1. No update
    13. Town Wide Cookie Swap Liz Gross
      1. No update
    14. Winter Wonderland Barbara Palombo, Liz Gross, Laura Kurmin
    15. No update
    16. Holiday Lights Contest Liz Gross, Laura Kurmin
      1. No update
    17. Show Us Your Heart Erin Leahey
      1. No update
    18. Sham-Rock Scavenger Hunt Terrah Schultz
      1. No update
    19. Easter Egg Hunt LEAD (Joanne Oleske)
      1. No update
    20. Skate Park Lessons (Spring) LEAD (Kelly McGee)
      1. No update
    21. Porchfest Doug VItale
      1. No update
    22. Adult Sports Leagues LEAD
      1. No update
    23. Vote to approve any new event dates or fees
      1. No quorum present – email vote to be sent
    24. Unfinished Business
      1. Downtown Town Cryer Doug Vitale/Joining Forces
        1. This is all set and will be put in place this summer.
  • New Business
    1. Shed Subcommittee Chris Kurmin
      1. Lead sends out email after event to have people go clean up shed and trailer
    2. Decorating Committee Doug Vitale
      1. The Arts Committee added a decoration committee and they wioll handle all of the decorations for all events.

They will decoration the town tree for each occasion.

  1. Volunteer of the Month Doug Vitale
    1. Erica Susko
  • Adjournment

First:       Bill Schule

Second: Bob Morrissey

Unanimous

  1. Next meeting: Monday, June 26th, 2023 6:30pm-8pm, Borough Hall 2nd Floor