HANOVER TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Bethlehem, Pa.

Minutes 8/09/07

 

Member Attendance:  Betty Soltis, Alex Sahaydak, Mike Stasak, Sallie Bartos, Bob Roll

 

Call to Order:  by Betty Soltis, second Mike Stasak

 

Review of minutes from meeting of 7/12/07:  Motion to approve by Sallie Bartos, second  Alex Sahaydak.

 

Report from HTCC. Representative from HTCC unable to attend. Betty Soltis reported the Center is actively seeking replacement candidates for certain staff openings.

 

Report from Hanover Crossings:  Sallie Bartos reported that the Crossing should be dedicated in the Fourth quarter. In anticipation of the dedication, a survey in being taken of the residents, to determine their thoughts and ideas regarding the new park at the Crossing. Expect this information to be available later this year.

 

Report on the Parks:

The new equipment at Crawford continues to be a huge success and it was noted that the new benches were also well received.

 

It was noted that a soccer clinic was being conducted at Pharo.

 

The RAB recommends the installation of a measured walking path located around the perimeter of Municipal Park.

 

The Proposed  2007/08 Parks and Recreation Budget was discussed in detail. Alex Sahadak made a motion to approve the Budget. Second by Bob Roll. The Budget will be forwarded to the Supervisors under separate cover.

 

New Business: It was noted that there has been an apparent parking problem at the center during certain recent activities. The RAB recommends that a Parking Policy be established that will designate temporary overflow parking areas on the Municipal tract that would be so designated and supervised by township employees. This policy would remove the congestion on the access road into the Center and minimize the danger of  parking on or across Jacksonville Road.

 

Betty Soltis motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:50. Mike Stasak seconded