HANOVER TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

3630 Jacksonville Road

Bethlehem, PA 18017-9303

Minutes 8/08/2002 

 

MEMBER ATTENDANCE: Dean Koski, Michael Caffrey, Mary Ellen O’Connell, Bill Hursh, and, Tom Black.  

Call to order: 7:40 PM by Dean Koski. 

Review and acceptance of 7/11/2002 minutes – Motion by Mike Caffrey, seconded by Bill Hursh. Approved by all members.  

7:40 – 8:15 – Summer Park Reports

• Overall the pool staff and pool recreation seemed better this year than last. The staff was much more outgoing this year.
• The swim team had a very successful swim championship event. Many patrons and guests commented on the organization of the event.

Recommendation: Citizens continue to comment on the lack of shade in the pool area. The Board strongly recommends using natural shade through the use of shade trees and the addition of artificial shade through the use of permanent or semi-permanent structures. Motion by Mike Caffrey, seconded by Bill Hursh. All members voted in favor. 

8:15 – 8:25 – Crawford Park.

Recommendation: The Board recommends that the shade trees removed during all phases of Crawford Park construction be replaced upon completion of the project based on recommendations from the Shade Tree Commission. Motion by Dean Koski, seconded by Mary Ellen O’Connell. All members voted in favor.

• The parking lot construction is on-going.

 8:25 – 8:30 – Youth Triathlon.

• The event was well attended, slightly off from last year’s attendance, but a successful event. Parental involvement was well received.

 8:30 to 8:35 – Park Updates

• Delta Manor – Tom Black.
  • There is broken glass along the tree line behind the play equipment.
• Municipal Park – Mike Stasak
  • No new issues.
• Village View – Mike Stasak
  • No new issues.
• Troxell – Bill Hursh
  • No new issues.
• Crawford – Dean Koski
  • No new issues.
• College Heights – Mary Ellen O’Connell
  • There was a large amount of litter around the park.
• Westgate – Betty Soltys
  • No new issues.
• Pharo – Mike Caffrey
  • The tennis courts are getting a high level of use.
• Birchwood – Mike Caffrey
  • No new issues.
• Macada North – Mary Ellen O’Connell
  • No new issues.

8:35 to 9:00 – Recreation Director Update.

• There was only one incident of incontinence in the pool. The group was required to ensure that the clients had the proper swim attire to prevent this from occurring again.
• Overall pool and park recreation programs have been very well attended this summer. Swim lessons were well received.
• “Meet The Candidates” night in October 14^th. September 11^th there will be a flag retirement ceremony by the Hanover School Cub Scout Pack.
• LV Hospital has joined as a Community Center sponsor.
• Post-Halloween Parade party at the Community Center.

 9:05– Motion to close the meeting by M. Caffrey, seconded by T. Black. All members voted in favor.  

Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2002. 

Submitted by: M. Caffrey