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May 25, 2016
Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission
May 25, 2016
Members Present: Stephanie Mulinos (Vice Chair), David Bravo-Cullen, Diane Pamel, Tom
Fuchs, Judy Sinicropi
Town Hall Staff: Jennifer Jones, Recreation Director
Liaison: Dan Lamb, Town Board
The meeting was called to order at 7:16PM.
Reports:
Town Board update: D. Lamb
- The Town Board has appointed the eleven (11) member Rail Trail Task Force
Montgomery Park Revitalization Project
- The Committee believes a Memorandum of Understanding between the Village and the
Recreation Department defining the use of the park will suffice to ensure scheduled
recreation activities are able to be held without conflict.
- The Committee will ask the Recreation Director, J. Jones, for the hours/times she will
need for recreation programs
- There are two courts at Montgomery Park, perhaps one of them can be reserved for the
Recreation department.
- The Committee doesn’t yet know what the cost estimate is.
D. Bravo-Cullen offered the following resolution:
Whereas, the Village of Dryden is engaged in a revitalization project at Montgomery Park; and
Whereas, the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission believe the project will benefit the
residents of Dryden; and
Whereas, the Dryden Recreation Department has programming that will benefit from a multi-
purpose court; and
Whereas, the revitalization project includes upgrades/resurfacing of two multi-sport courts; and
Whereas, the Village of Dryden and the Town of Dryden Recreation Department will have a
Memorandum of Use (MOU) agreement;
Therefore, be it resolved, the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission requests the Town of
Dryden Town Board provide support for the project through the use of funds from the Dryden
Recreation Reserve Fund.
The resolution was tabled until more information can be gathered.
Community Space Committee: S. Mulinos
- the last meeting was lightly attended
- prior to the meeting, some members met with the Dryden cafe board and jointly discussed
what the community space might look like.
- At the Town Board meeting, the Recreation Department was encouraged to reach out to the
community centers to provide more visibility for the centers and to bring some more
programming to the centers.
Rail Trail Steering Committee: D. Bravo-Cullen
The Town Board has approved 11 members for the task force – 4 are from the Town volunteer
boards and 7 were drawn from the community.
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- The first item they will be working on are the easements. They will be starting at the western
end
- They are going to identify specific people to meet with specific land owners to discuss the
land owners needs and concerns.
Recreation Department: J. Jones
See attached.
Review and approval of minutes from April 27, 2016:
D. Pamel moved to approve the minutes, with acknowledgement that Ms. Servoss’ resignation
from the DRYC is effective May 31, 2016. D. Bravo-Cullen seconded the motion and the
minutes were unanimously approved.
Brief discussion of recent recruitment:
- A couple of members shared their recent attempts to recruit new members for the
Commission.
- D. Lamb asked how geographically diverse DRYC membership tends to be
- He feels the group leans toward the east side of the Town and suggested recruiting from
the west side.
- S. Mulinos pointed out that everyone has the opportunity to participate; there isn’t any kind
of discrimination in terms of membership. She doesn’t like the idea of a divide in the Town
– folks tend to associate with their communities and schools. There isn’t any intentional
division.
Recreation Reserve Fund spending policy? The Commission discussed the possibility of
creating a policy for the dispossession of the recreation funds but the resolution creating the
Fund may already established the policy.
- Will the funds be replenished as they are used? Unlikely considering the current financial
situation in the Town.
- Can it be tied to the Recreation Master plan?
- S. Mulinos is trying to think of a way to streamline the process – hopefully make it easier for
the public to understand the purpose of the reserve funds.
During the last Town Board meeting, Board members recommended the DRYC rotate the
location of their meetings among the community centers and other facilities.
Deputy Clerk Erin Bieber will contact the following to set up meeting dates:
Varna Community Center
Ellis Hollow Community Center
Freeville Fire Hall
Houtz Hall - Etna Community Center
4-H Acres
The Dryden Café
Bethel Grove Community Center
The Hobasco Lodge on the W est Dryden road
Rec Master Plan updates:
- S. Mulinos has asked for advice on how to proceed with the update – no one on the current
Commission was involved and thus they feel they are missing the intent in some areas. 3
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- D. Lamb suggested that the Commission get input from various geographic areas of the
Town
- J. Sinicropi suggested the Commission review the goals which appear still appear to relevant.
Maybe working on the objectives will be a better direction.
- S. Mulinos asked if the Commission wants to continue to squeeze it into the meetings?
- The Commission’s next meeting will revolve around youth development
- J. Jones suggested a smaller group work together to review the Plan.
- S. Mulinos
- J. Jones
- T. Fuchs (in August)
- J. Jones will try to contact former members of the Dryden Recreation Committee. Perhaps a
meeting with some of the original creators will help guide the update.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin A. Bieber
Deputy Town Clerk
May 2016
Recreation Director Report
Community Grants:
o The community grant applications have been reviewed and approved by the
Town Board. I have started drawing up contract that will go out by the end of
the week.
Spring Programming:
o Spring youth programs are running smooth with a
total of 120 participants in lacrosse, karate, field
trips, and track and field.
o Our recreation assistant just completed
CPR/AED/& First Aid trainings which were held
here at the Town Hall. A total of 10 community
members were certified.
o Our popular co-ed softball league will begin soon
and run through the summer. That program is run
by our recreation coordinator.
Summer/ Fall Programming:
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o The Dryden Recreation Summer/Fall 2016 Community Guide is now out to
the community. The booklet has been delivered to local schools, posted
online, and been advertised in the Dryden Courier. This guide promotes
programs from June through October including youth programs, summer
pickleball, community events, and even more from local organizations.
o There are a number of new summer programs including art, basketball,
soccer, and Wednesday night football.
o A new adult/family program will be offered this summer i n cooperation with
TC3 to hold summer Pickleball at the TC3 courts on Sunday’s though the
first week in August and end with a tournament.
o Two great summer concerts will be starting soon at Ellis Hollow and the
Dryden VFW.
o Quickly approaching will be fall programming as well.
Other News:
o I have been working close with the Montgomery Park committee to assist with
planning and how we can work together to get the park revitalized.
o I have also been working with Kyle for the Fit Trail plan. We now have the full
support of the Conservation board and will be putting together a formal plan
to submit to the Town Board for their support.
o As part of a goal to reach the community on more levels, the Recreation Dept
will be part of Dairy Day again this year with a cow, bounce house, and
information table for summer programs. We will also be present at the
Dryden Lake Festival.
o Last, I will be going into the local school with the Library Director for more
outreach to Dryden Youth.