Rec Board Nov 2024 Minutes — Minutes
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Ebensburg Recreation Board Meeting Summary
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Ebensburg Borough Building
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:27 PM
Submitted by: Rebecca Williamson, Recreation Director
Opening & Attendance
- Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM by Samantha Kemock.
- Members Present: Samantha Kemock, Phil Woo, Jamie Oravec, Rory Coleman, Rebecca Williamson.
- Members Absent: Theresa Jacoby, Kristen McRoberts, Diane Hoffman.
- No visitors or public comments received.
Administrative Items
- September Minutes: Approved via motion by Samantha Kemock, seconded by Jamie Oravec.
- Board Appointments: None made.
- Financial Report (September 2024): Reviewed and approved; motion by Phil Woo, seconded by Sam Kemock.
Old Business
Pool Project Update
- 75% of the pool project completed.
- Painting delayed until May due to weather.
- Sprinklers in shallow end painted/refreshed.
- New stairs and railings planned for deep-end slide (due to rust/deterioration).
- Nine new lawn chairs delivered and stored.
- Building winterized by Kircon-Breco; pool filled by RD.
Memorial Ball Fields
- Grant application denied.
- Group considering new quote from Brian Holly (materials only, digging, drainage).
- Dr. Woo suggested community volunteers help fill field to reduce costs.
- Ebensburg Softball (ESL) will provide one individual for field maintenance.
- ESL requested help cleaning shed to make space for ESL and BC Softball.
- Requested new locks on concession stand and shed due to missing materials from unauthorized access.
ESL Lease
- ESL reviewed and revised lease; RD to send to borough manager for review/signature.
Halloween Party
- ~250 attendees (parents and children); positive feedback.
- Plan to continue next year.
New Business
Expansion Project
- Discussed possibly expanding only the lobby area and replacing broken equipment instead of full expansion.
- Dr. Woo to consult with Transystems.
YPCC Basketball League
- Registration open; 39 teams registered.
- Schedule to be made first week of December; coaches meeting following week.
- RD plans to expand concession stand with healthy options + pizza/pepperoni rolls.
- 5 CCHS students volunteering at concession stand.
- 3 student referees volunteered for K-2 league; contact made with Wade Kelzek for 3–4 more.
YPCC Gym Rental
- Current rate: $30/hr.
- Motion passed (Sam Kemock, 2nd Dr. Woo): All individuals pay full $30/hr regardless of frequency; payment collected upfront to prevent no-shows.
- For 2026 season: Basketball teams get first priority for gym time (included in registration fee).
- Scheduling to be coordinated with YPCC staff.
Adjournment & Next Meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
- Next Meeting: December 11, 2024, at Ebensburg Borough Building.