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Mount Kisco Recreation Commission reviews pool repairs, Tea House security and camp schedule
Summary
At its Sept. 25, 2016 meeting the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission approved minutes, noted a $15,000 increase in pool revenue from daily walk-ins, and discussed repairs to a leaking dive pool, a proposed six-week core camp, Tea House security and playground replacement needs. A motion to pay a staff member passed.
The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission met Sept. 25, 2016, approved minutes from June 21 and reviewed financials showing a $15,000 year-over-year increase in pool revenue driven by daily walk-in fees and stronger punch-card sales, while permit revenue declined.
Joanne Aquilino, superintendent, told the commission the pool and camp seasons went well overall but reported the dive pool is still leaking and that corners need re-caulking; she said camp revenue was up and proposed changing the core camp to six weeks with two specialty weeks offered at the end so families could opt for six or eight total weeks. The commission agreed to discuss the camp-length proposal at the November meeting.
Commissioners and staff also flagged operations and communications issues. Aquilino said the seasonal brochure was delayed and classes have already started; Commissioner Linda Cindrich requested that commissioners see the brochure before it is distributed in future seasons.
Pond maintenance was deferred this year because staff lacked electricity at the site after a Tea House fire; Aquilino said chemical treatment will be scheduled next year pending permits. The commission noted that some trees will be trimmed or removed where needed.
The meeting recorded $600 in rental fees from Fox Park field use, and Aquilino distributed staff time-balance sheets for review. Fall program registrations were described as slow.
Commissioners praised the recent Kisco 5K, with Eileen Polese noting more than 550 participants and calling it the largest turnout so far.
The Tea House was described as nearly ready to open but commissioners reported damage to electrical box locks and urged stronger security measures. Kathy Feeney said illegal activity has occurred at the site and recommended cameras; Aquilino said the Tea House must be wired for internet. Linda Cindrich suggested interim signage and dummy cameras until permanent solutions are installed.
The commission also noted that some playground equipment needs replacement; no procurement or funding decision was recorded at the meeting.
Under new business commissioners revisited the need for security cameras and discussed pool furniture shortages; Cindrich recommended replacing furniture as individual items fail rather than replacing the full set at once.
In a procedural motion Linda Cindrich moved to pay staff member Gail for her time; Kim Terlizzi seconded and the meeting recorded that the motion passed with 'all in favor.' Kim moved to adjourn, Eileen Polese seconded and the meeting adjourned. The commission set its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to accept June 21, 2016 minutes: moved by Joe Amuso, seconded by Linda Cindrich; outcome: approved (voice vote, 'all in favor' recorded; individual votes not specified). - Motion to pay Gail for her time: moved by Linda Cindrich, seconded by Kim Terlizzi; outcome: approved (voice vote, 'all in favor' recorded; individual votes not specified). - Motion to adjourn: moved by Kim Terlizzi, seconded by Eileen Polese; outcome: approved (voice vote, 'all in favor' recorded).
Next steps: Commissioners will revisit the superintendent's camp-length proposal and the brochure distribution process at the November meeting; staff will obtain quotes and proposals for pool repairs, playground replacement and Tea House wiring and security.
