Wednesday, July 14, 2010

MEETING MINUTES JULY 12TH, 2010

Members present, Mary Kopetsky, Devon Lyon, Meg Snyder

Nets and compressor have been received- Devon Lyon to put up nets at Municipal Building.

Approval of 3 Bands for Montague Day - all in favor

Howard Smith- DJ for Montague Day discussion

Sharon Orce- Montague Grange- Montague Grange will sponsor event at Montague Day.

Adult Softball- will now be weekly at Route 206 Field at 1pm till August 22nd

Children age 4-7 Summer Fun Days. Equipment has just been received for this and Montague Day events. See flier in blogs for more information. We have had several parents ask us if we could provide something for this age group.

Basketball Clinic- was discussed and details will be worked out (Barbara Holstein)

Games for Montague Day were discussed.

Food for Montague Day- Looking for food vendors as well as other vendors to attend

Security for Montague Day discussed- (Mary Kopetsky)

Donation of Movie Screen and sound equipment from HCC for evening entertainment at Montague Day.

Sign out equipment sheet will be posted in recreation closet (recreation members only)

Devon Lyon will see what is other closet that Charlie Teufert told recreation about.

Charlie Teufert to provide vendor and volunteer list from last years Montague Day to recreation.

Recreation accounts were discussed.

Retention of paperwork and handing over of paperwork to next commission was discussed as the present commission has had nothing but issues with getting past information. This will not occur in the future.

Minutes submitted by Meg Snyder

Monday, June 14, 2010

Recreation Meeting Minutes June 7th, 2010

Miss Montague Day- Lori Coss and Blennie Kelly came to explain event It will be sponsored by the Montague Fire Dept. It will be held at the Fire House on July 17th, 2010 at 1:00 pm.
Miss Montague must be between the ages of 17 and 21 years there is also Jr. Miss Montague, Little Miss Montague and Little Mr. Montague. Refreshments will be served and Gifts and prizes for all participants for more information and for application please call Lori at 973-293-3135.

Thank you card has been sent to Rhodi Teufert for Memorial Day.

Discussion Montague Day, Meg to call Fire Dept re- Date as problem with getting all groups who wish to participate together on the same day due to prior commitments. Hopefully this will be set in stone soon. If any one would like to be a vendor (vendor forms are waiting approval) at Montague Day or Volunteer to help or if your group would like to participate please let us know.

Discussion on items to be purchased for Montague Day and other pending sports programs discussed and approved. Will be presented for approval from township committee at June 15th township meeting.

Adult Softball will be every other Sunday at Rt 206 field starting June 27th through end of August. Games start at 1pm Bring your own Mitt and be ready to play no sign up required. Free to adults age 18 and up.

Montague Yard Sale June 12th - Bring your stuff to town hall to sell.

Volley ball net to be put up at Montague municipal building. Need to see what is required and where township committee will approve place for set up. To be asked about at June 15th township meeting.

Planning stages of summer basketball once purchase of nets are approved stay tuned for update coming soon.

Our Next Recreation Meeting will be Monday July 12th at 7pm at the municipal building. Due to 4th of July Holiday.

Minutes submitted by Meg Snyder.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Meeting Minutes May 3, 2010

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Miss Montague Day Pageant- Lori Coss and Jessie Brace to discuss at Fire Dept. meeting tonight to give update on event at June Recreation Meeting. Recreation Donation $250.00

Montague Day Cake Donation- Janet Woodenberg attended and styles of cake and cake designs were discussed- to be discussed more to finalize at next meeting.

Montague Day- Rhodi Teufert came to discuss $100.00 will be requested at next township meeting for carnations for our Veterans and to replace the wreath. Howard Smith will be providing the music and the event will be Memorial Day at 10am at Town Hall.

May 14th 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Social- Update from Barbara Holstein everything is in place and ready to go for the event.

Recognition for April 6th 7th and 8th grade social thank yous will be going to those who volunteered and help with the event.

Approval For Montague Day -Community Rental Center for tent and 2 bounce houses Vote (all in favor)

Donation of horse shoe set from Kathy Bullis for Montague Day, Donation of Arcade stuffed animals from Patrica Snyder for Montague Day prizes.

Hula Hoop Demo Heather Bonnie- Meg will contact and see if she will be able to attend Montague Day.

Radio Stations Inquiry for Montague Day- Update from Mary Kopetsky- after decussion price is to high however we can advertise the event on the radio,

Approval for Montague Day DJ Howard Smith $150.00- Vote- all in favor

Games for Montague Day- Devon Lyon is working on designs more at next meeting.

S & S World wide supplies- tabled

UPDATES

Thank you notes were sent to Montague Fire Dept. and Montague Shop-Rite for their help and donations for the Easter Egg Hunt.

MONTAGUE DAY- will be September 18th 12pm-

NEW BUSINSS

Handicapped access to Rt. 206 Field- discussion

Purchase/ownership of Montague Recreation Equipment and Storage was discussed

Donation of Ice Skating Rink from High Point Community Corp. 30 x 60 feet Dave Gibson to look into

Township yard sale in conjunction with Montague Clean up day discussed more at next meeting.

Adult Softball for June was discussed and being planned.

Alicia Batko- will set up a display of Montague History for Montague Day. Alicia gave recreation contact information to President of MARCH

HCC_ Brittny would like to again work with Montague Recreation on the December Holiday Party.

Next Recreation Meeting June 7th at 7pm

Rick Braum- Update on fall soccer at our June Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Karate- Chris Woel building use form needs to be filled out for school prior to August School Board meeting.

Meeting Minutes submitted by Meg Snyder

Monday, April 12, 2010

Recreation Meeting Minutes April 5th, 2010

Meeting was began at municipal building at 7pm at the picnic table because no-one was present to open the building.A brief rain shower caused us to move the meeting to A & J Pizza.

The following Commission members were present:

Barbara Holstein
Mary Kopetsky
Meg Snyder

There were two other people present at the meeting

Mayor Barbagallo
Devon Lyons

First action to be taken was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the one year open alternate seat Vote- Meg, Mary and Barbara all voted yes

The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop-Rite and the Fire Department thank you notes.

Middle School 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Social was approved at $400.00. The D.J. has been contracted for $300....the company comes highly recommended by several community members.The remaining $100 will be used for food and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with food and drinks. Kim C. has given the use of her popcorn and hot dog machine. Dianne B is working on donations of condiments and hot dogs. Barbara will be talking to Shop-Rite for donations needed for remaining items that are needed, or will purchase them with the Shop-Rite card.Barbara will check the recreation storage closet for paper products to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni- Lu to request a check for the DJ to be ready on the 16th.

The School Board approved to allow recreation for Adult Volley Ball to continue till May 25th.

Meg will be holding reading and arts and crafts at the municipal building on April 27th. Building use approved.

Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670. and has been delivered to the fields.

206 field nets- Discussion took place there were concerns that the field is not used enough. Previous project grant for bleachers at field has not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at this time to help with retrieving of foul balls. Also recreation commission would consider funding for the purchase of "lost" baseballs as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed. Vote to fund the nets- Barbara, No- Meg, No- Mary, No- Devon, No

Memorial Day- Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Teufert about the celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.

Miss Montague Day- Meg reported that the event will be handled by the Montague Fire Dept and Lori Coss and will not be a recreation activity, nor any funds from Montague Recreation needed for this event/contest.

Adult Softball games will be on May Agenda. Looking to start games in June at the fields on 206 Barbara will verify the girls softball use of the fields on Sundays.

Soccer- Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall soccer.

Karate- program to be started in September By Chris. Will need to come up with program details and flier. Also need to fill out a building use request form for use of the school gym for their August Board of Ed, meeting.

MONTAGUE DAY

The date is September 25th, 2010 rain of shine.

Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.

Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event. We discussed vendor fees and voted unanimous that $25.00 outside the tent or $50.00 for vendors inside/under the tent.

A food drive for local food pantries will take place at the event.

Devon is going to investigate building several" kid activities " such as bag toss, lolly pop tree, ect....opposed to buying or renting these items requests for materials will be made at Mays meeting.

Glen we need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and getting it here to Montague. Steve Taylor was mentioned as possibly being able to help get it from Jefferson. The pad for the rink could be included with the heliport site project.

NOTE- April 7, 2010 Just spoke to Glen the rink is not happening.

Minutes submitted by Barbara Holstein

Thursday, April 8, 2010

MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to A and J pizza.

The following commission members were present:

Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder

There were two other people present for the meeting:

Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons

First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.

The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.

Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.

The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.

Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.

Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.

206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.

Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.

Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.

Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.

Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.

Montague Day –

The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.

Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.

Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.

Mary will be contacting Civic Groups about attending the event.

Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.

A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.

Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.

Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.

Minutes submitted by Barbara Holstein














































































pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.


















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Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



Montague Day –



The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.



Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.



Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.






Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.



A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.



Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



Montague Day –



The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.



Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.



Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.



Mary will be contacting Civic Groups about attending the event.



Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.



A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.



Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



Montague Day –



The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.



Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.



Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.



Mary will be contacting Civic Groups about attending the event.



Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.



A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.



Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



Montague Day –



The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.



Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.



Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.



Mary will be contacting Civic Groups about attending the event.



Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.



A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.



Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



Montague Day –



The date is Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Rain or Shine.



Mary is going to contact radio stations about attending the event.



Meg is going to start advertising for VENDORS for the event – we
discussed vendor fee and voted unanimously that $25.00 for outside the
tent and $50.00 for those vendors under the tent.



Mary will be contacting Civic Groups about attending the event.



Meg reported that the Fire Dept will be doing food. Montague Seniors
will be doing pizza, and Janet Woudenberg will be donating a very very
large specialty cake.



A food drive for local pantries will take place at the event.



Devon is going to investigate building several “kid activities” such as
bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.





bag toss, lollypop tree, etc. Opposed to buying or renting these items.
Request for materials will be made at May meeting.



Glen – We need to get an update from Glen about the donated rink and
getting the rink here to Montague…Steve Taylor was mentioned as
possibly being able to help with getting the rink from Jefferson. The
pad for the rink could be included with the heli port site project.
NOTE April 7, 2010 just spoke to Glen. The rink is not happening.



The Parents of Montague Baseball will be conducting a work day at
the two Montague baseball fields this Sunday (04-11-10) starting at 12
noon, We will be working at both Zitone field and the 206 field. We
have dug-out cleanup . grounds maintenance. hanging fence signs,
bleacher repairs and painting projects planned. If possible bring
tools example: rake , shovel ,broom, brush loppers weed-wacker . Meet
either at Zitone or 206 starting at 12 noon but feel free to come later
after church ,CCD etc. We appreciate all the help we can get. The
Kittatinny Little League has said "Zitone Field is the nicest in the
league,the kids love playing there", This is because of The Parents of
Montague Baseball and help from Landscapers Tom Ransom & Wally
Costa. The 206 field is starting to take shape the clay has been
delivered and spread on the fields , but there is a lot of work to be
done before opening day. Hope to see you , Thanks, Terry Recreation
Meeting minutes for meeting on April 5th, 2010



Meeting was begun at the municipal building at 7:00 pm at the picnic
table because no one was present to open the building. A brief rain
shower caused us to move the meeting to J and J pizza.



The following commission members were present:



Barbara Holstein

Mary Kopetsky

Meg Snyder



There were two other people present for the meeting:



Mayor Barbagallo

Devon Lyons



First action was to vote in Devon Lyons to fill the needed open
alternate seat. Meg, Mary, and Barbara all voted: YES.



The Easter Egg Hunt was a success and all agreed to send Shop Rite and
the Fire Department thank you notes.



Middle School 6-7-8 grade Social was approved at $400.00. The DJ has
been contracted for $300.00…the company has been highly recommended by
several community members. The remaining $100.00 will be used for food
and drinks, however there are several parents volunteering to help with
food and drinks. Kim C has given us use of a popcorn and hotdog
machine. Diane B. is working on donations of condiments and hotdogs.
Barbara will be talking to Shop Rite about donations of remaining items
that are needed, or will purchase them using the Shop Rite card.
Barbara will check out the Recreation storage room for paper products
to use at the social. Barbara will see Toni Lu to request a check for
the DJ to be ready on the 16th.



The school board to continue through May 25th approved adult Volleyball.



Meg will hold Reading and arts and crafts on April 27, 2010, which was
approved at last town meeting.



Clay for 206 fields was approved at $1670.00 and has been delivered to
the fields.



206 field Nets - Discussion took place there were concerns that field
is not used enough, previous project grant for bleachers at field has
not been completed, and the brush has been cut back significantly at
this time to help with retrieving fouls balls. Also, recreation
commission would consider funding for the purchase of “lost” baseballs
as alternative to the expense of a net in the future if needed.

Vote to fund the Nets: Barbara- No, Meg –No, Mary – No, Devon –No.

PAGE 2



Memorial Day – Barbara is going to contact Rhodi Tuefert about the
celebration event. Rhodi will be organizing the event. The suggestion
was made to involve the local VFW and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benson.



Miss Montague Day: Meg reported that this celebration will be handled
by the Fire Department and Lori Coss, and will not be a Montague
Recreation activity, nor are any funds from Montague Recreation needed
for this celebration/contest.



Adult softball games – will be on May agenda. Looking to start games in
June at the field on 206. Barbara will verify the girl’s softball use
of the fields on Sundays.



Soccer – Devon is going to contact Rick Braum about soccer and there
was discussion to have spring soccer next year, in addition to fall
soccer.



Karate – Program to be started in September by Chris. Will need to come
up with program details and flyer. Also, will need to complete a
building use form for use of school gym for August BOE meeting.



















Tuesday, March 23, 2010

March 15th Meeting Minutes

Present Barbara Holstein, David Gibson, Mary Kopetsky, Glen Goodyear, Christian Wall, Meg Snyder and Charles Teufert.

NEW BUSINESS

Terms of Recreation Members

Meg Snyder-3 year term ( Glen made motion, Barbara seconded motion vote all in favor)
Glen Goodyear- 2 year term ( Dave made motion, Meg seconded motion -vote all in favor)
Dave Gibson- 2 year term ( Glen made motion , Barbara seconded motion- vote all in favor)
Barbara Holstein- 1 year term (Meg made motion, Dave seconded motion- vote all in favor)
Christian Wall- 1 year term (Mary made motion, Glen seconded motion- vote all in favor)
Mary Kopetsky- 2 year alternate ( Meg made motion, Barbara seconded motion- vote all in favor)
(open) - 1 year alternate

Listing of Names and Contact information for Recreation Commissioners on Recreation web-site. Information has been updated.

Meg handed out 2010 proposed budget to members who were not able to attend budget meeting.

Meg handed out copies of past recreation budgets 2006, 07, 08 & 09 to all members.

OLD BUSINESS

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Social- Barbara Holstein gave update- Montague School has approved two dates April 16th and May 14th- Discussion followed with the commission agreeing on a dance/ sub sandwich event for April 16th cost of $400 to be presented to Township Committee on March 23rd for approval to proceed.

Price for Clay Rt. 206 fields (Dave Gibson is waiting for quotes)
Price for nets Rt. 206 fields ( Dave Gibson is waiting for quotes) cost of clay and nets not to exceed $3000. Discussion on cost for doing 2 sections of netting instead of 4 sections waiting on cost breakdown.

Easter Egg Hunt will be March 27th at 12pm at Montague Municipal Building, Discussion $250.00 will be requested at the march 23rd Township Committee meeting to purchase candy for egg hunt. Available commission members will meet at 10am at town hall to set up event.

Miss Montague Day- Discussion on cost- Waiting for more information before planning event.

Montague Day Discussion- Meg had spoken to Ruth Owen President of Montague Seniors, the seniors will again be selling pizza.

Pre-school Story arts and crafts- Meg gave update that there were children who came on March 15th and the next one will be March 30th, Meg will ask for permission to continue and ask for dates in April the 13th and 27th.

CORRESPONDANCE

Windsor soil Company

assorted magazines and mail was distributed to which ever member wanted them.

Meeting concluded.

Meeting minutes submitted by- Meg Snyder

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Recreation Meeting Minutes February 15th 2010

Recreation Commission Minutes 2/15/2010- Monday 7 pm

Township Building Township representative: Darren Ponce
Present: Meg Snyder, Dave Gibson, Barbara Holstein, Jody Case-Kennedy

Dave was asked at one point by Joe Barbagallo what do we need in town? Another field on Route 206.

The original plan had four fields

Now there are two fields, need blueprints and township support. Rookies need a field. What do blueprints cost?

Darren will talk to Township Engineer; the Township Committee will want sealed prints.

Dave-Will current Township Committee members will support

Estimate for nets at ball field on 206-$800-1200.

Discuss what doing for:

Story hour

Easter

Pre-teen Night

Montague Day

Holiday Party

Memorial Day- spoke with Rhodie Teufort

Field Clay-206

Soccer

Basketball/Volleyball

Miss Montague-money out of celebration line of budget

New suggestions:

Karate-once a week for 4 weeks

Aerobics?

Game Night

Remote Car Activity

Barbara: filled out a Building Use Form for Tween Night at the school. She must go to the Board of Education meeting on Feb.23 to request. This is a different procedure then in the past. It was suggested she find other parents to go with her.

The question was asked? If we cannot use the school for activities what is available? Grange, Minisink Pavilion, Minisink Church

The Budget is estimated to be $15,000.

Daren Ponce did tell us the Recreation Commission could delegate subcommittees.

Tri-State Rentals has many items available for entertainment.

Monday Feb.22 at 4pm is the next Township Budget meeting, if recreation members available they are asked to attend. Barbara format the budget for presentation.

The Recreation Website is working.

April 17 Trailblazers Open House weather permitting.

Next meeting Monday March 1.

Meeting ended at 8pm

Respectfully submitted,

Jody Case-Kennedy