Middle Smithfield Park and Recreation Board

 

May 5, 2008

 

Minutes

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:50 pm. Present members: Al Decker, Joyce Fenical,

Bob Spano, Virginia Manbeck.  Excused: Pat LaPeter, Maria Oliveras.

 

Day in the Park, September 20, 2008

 

The Board discussed the draft flyer for vendors. It was decided that the event will run from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Vendors will set up at 11:00.

 

Halloween Trail

 

The Board will ask Maria to contact Dr. Rayansam to set up a time for the Board members to visit the space that has been offered at Foxmoor and decide what activities can be accommodated and if there is a place for the barbecue to be set up. Dr. Rayansam has requested a letter of agreement if the township decides to use the space. Bob Spano suggested that a certificate of insurance accompany the letter.  An organizer is needed for this event and donors must be contacted for candy, etc. The date for this event is Saturday, October 25, 2008.

 

Farmers’ Market and Yard Sale

 

The Board agreed that further research is needed before scheduling this event which would be held at Echo Lake Park, date to be decided. Al Decker will inquire about the Stroudsburg Farmers’ Market. The Board will ask Maria to contact St. John’s about the date of their flea market so there is no conflict. We will also need a flyer for vendors for this event. The possibility of combining this with a yard sale was discussed though the consensus was that the yard sale was not a great success.

 

Discussion of the above events will be continued after the meeting with Dr. Ryansam. Maria will contact Board members with the date of that meeting.

 

Municipal Park

 

Two of the three consultant interviews have been held. The last interview is on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:00. Once the consultant is selected, a meeting with the Board will be scheduled to begin planning.

 

 

 

Other Business

 

Scheduling a rain barrel seminar was discussed. Virginia Manbeck will contact the Conservation District regarding a speaker for a seminar on rain barrels. Bob Spano suggested this be held in conjunction with a program on gypsy moths in order to insure an audience.

 

Bob Spano suggested a fishing event which could be held at Richards’ pond or at the pond on Tom X Road near CCP. This event would be planned for next year.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45.

 

The next meeting will be June 2nd at 6:45.