HANOVER TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

3630 Jacksonville Road

Bethlehem, PA 18017-9303

Minutes 7/8/2004

 

MEMBER ATTENDANCE: Betty Soltys, Mike Stasak, Bill Hursh, Steve Crump and Mike Caffrey

 

Call to order:  7:40 PM by Betty Soltys.  Motion to open the meeting by Bill Hursh, seconded by Mike Stasak.  Approved by all members. 

 

Review of June 2004 minutes – Motion to approve by Bill Hursh, seconded by Mike Stasak.  Approved by all members. 

 

7:40 to 7:45 – Candidate for open position on the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB).

  • Alex Sahhaydak, a resident of the Township for, presented himself to the RAB for potential appointment to the Board.   

 

7:50 to 8:25 – RAB Chairperson Update

  • Crawford Park Update.
    • The split rail fence has been installed at Crawford Park.  The RAB unanimously agreed that it is very attractive and was tastefully done. 
  • Tomilson and Bomberger will begin turf repair on the upper field at Crawford Park and should will complete renovations and begin re-seeding by mid-August.  This field should be in playing condition for fall 2005. 

Recommendation:  The RAB recommends that, in light of the upper field being playable in Fall of 2005, then reconditioning of the lower field should begin as soon as possible upon the opening of the upper field.  All members voted in favor.      

 

8:40 to 9:30 – Recreation Director Report

  • Field usage costs need to be addressed.
  • Long term swim facilities need to be addressed.
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9:30 to 9:55 – Park Tour – Immediate Needs

  • Municipal Park –
    • Recommendation - The RAB recommends the installation of a seasonal port-o-potty in the pavilion area during daylight savings, beginning with the 2005 season, for easier access for park users and during off-hours when the Community Center is closed.  All members voted in favor.
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends moving 1 bike rack currently at the pool area to the pavilion/tennis court area.  All members voted in favor.
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends re-painting the fence around the municipal pool.  All members voted in favor.
  • Pharo Park –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends opening the end of Gaspar Avenue as parking for Pharo Park.  This is the third request.  All members voted in favor.
  • Westgate Park –
    • No updates.
  • Troxell Park –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends leaving the picnic table and trash can, currently used by the summer park program, after the completion of the summer program.  All members voted in favor.
  • Delta Manor –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends that the Township immediately address low hanging wires at the park that are reachable from the bench at the park.  All members voted in favor.
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends the removal of the climbing dome and bouncy toys and installing a play structure (similar to the structure at Pharo Park).  All members voted in favor.  
  • College Heights –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends the removal of the following pieces of equipment:  climbing dome, two deteriorated benches, swing sets.  The RAB also recommends the installation of the following pieces of equipment:  Play structure (similar to the unit at Pharo Park), 4 bay swing set and a 2 bay toddler swing set.  All members voted in favor.
  • Birchwood Park –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends installing 3 sitting benches throughout the park area.  All members voted in favor. 
  • Macada North –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends the replacement of one tree that appears to have died.  All members voted in favor. 
  • Village View –
    • Recommendation – The RAB recommends the removal of the following pieces of equipment:   the climbing dome, swing sets, basketball pole/backboard.  Replacement equipment/usages will be addressed in long range plans.  All members voted in favor.

 

9:55 – 10:00 – Long Range Recreation Planning

  • Key areas to be supported by the following members:  Community Center – Mike Caffrey, Pool – Betty Soltys, Parks – Mike Stasak, Fields – Steve Crump and Hike/Bike Trails – Bill Hursh. 

 

10:00 – 10:10 – Meeting closed for Executive Session.

 

10:10 - Motion to close the meeting by Mike Caffrey, seconded by Mike Stasak.  All members voted in favor.

 

Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2004.

 

Submitted by: M. Caffrey