Millerstown Recreational Committee Community Room, Park Building Wednesday, November 6, 2024 A. Call to Order: President, Dave Bratton called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. B. Present: Dave Bratton, Kelley Griswold, Mark Stoup, Teresa Hunker, Jack Cameron, Katy Black, and Billi & Bub Walton. C. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the October 2, 2024 were approved as submitted. D. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report from January thru October 31, 2024 was accepted as presented. E. Committee Reports: a. Pool: The annual gun/cash raffle has begun. No Pool representative was in attendance. b. Baseball/Softball (GYSA): 1. Billi and Bub Walton reported the Two softball/baseball sheds and the concession shed are falling down. It was approved for GYSA to consolidate the 3 buildings into one where the current snack shed is. It would include storage space for equipment. GYSA will do the fundraising. They will provide us (MRC board) with a drawing of their plans and make sure that “drinking water” meets DEP requirements. 2. Also approved is placing a rope or cable across the lane through the wooded area now that the summer and fall sports season is over. This is to prevent vehicles from driving on the playing fields, etc. when they are not in use. c. Football (GNMFA): No report d. Soccer: No report. The season is now over. Equipment has been put away The concession stand (Kim Savercool, Cindy and Jim Roush) made $1,700. F. Fund Raisers: a. Parktober Fest: It was a great success. The weather was perfect, for once. Income was enough to overcome our debt. Thanks to the many that helped. Especially the Roushes and Savercools. b. Lighted Christmas Trail: Work will continue, mostly on weekends. Saturday, November 30 is the goal for the first night. Fire Company will have the concession stand open on Dec.1, 6, 7, 13, & 20 after dark. G. Building and Grounds report: a. The tractor still has a leak. b. Telephone poles will be placed horizontally across the parking area where the pool’s blacktop ends. They will be marked with orange paint. The purpose is to stop cars from speeding through the parking area. c. AED for Pool and Park Building: The AED is now at the Park Building in the hallway to the coat rack. AED signs have been mounted. d. Lighted Trail: Putting up lights and decorations starts in October. Check with Willard or Mark to help. e. General Repairs List: 1. Repairs to stage roof and fascia – Still trying to find a lift-truck for making the repairs. 2. The Hoverter Pavilion drip edging on the river side of the roof has been done. 3. The Park Building front door “closer” has been fixed and a door-stop has been mounted on the entrance way to prevent the door from hyper-extending. 4. The Cocolamus Walking Bridge has been power washed. Thank you, Mark. 5. The ceiling of the storage room (back entrance) needs repairs H. Other Old Business: A new volunteer reservations coordinator is needed. This person does not need to be on the MRC Board. I. New Business: No new business. J. Up Coming Events: November 30 thru Jan 4 – Lighted Trail December 7 - Christmas in the Park (Fire Dept) December 6, 7, 13, and 20 – Snacks after dark, Fire Company K. Adjournment: 7:40 p.m. L. Next Meeting: January 8 @ 7:00pm. No December meeting. Respectfully submitted, Kelley Griswold