SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKS & RECREATION

MINUTES

MARCH 10, 2003

MEMBERS:  MOSIELLO, ALVARADO

STAFF:  ETTERE & NEGLIA

OTHERS:  BILL RANDOLPH (CE OFFICE); COMMISSIONER JOE STOUT, DAVID DELUCIA, ROBERT VRANA & DON MCBRIDE (PRC); ART VIETRO (BUDGET)

The meeting was called to order at 12:40 p.m.

BOND ACTS:

RP039

RPO39 is a proposed bond act authorizing the issuance of $2,200,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation & Conservation – Playland Roof Replacement Project.

Repair and replacement of the Playland Boathouse roof and related building elements are desperately needed.  The boathouse is one of the original elements of Playland and contributes to its historic significance and National Historic Landmark status.  Work will consist of the careful removal and storage of the terra cotta roof tiles, repair/replacement of the wood roof framing and sheathing and reinstallation of the roof tiles with replacement of any that are damaged or broken.  Removal of deteriorated elements, replacement with durable materials and improvements of foundations and decking of the boathouse’s colonnade and its second story living spaces (which is rented to Parks employees) will also take place.  The removal of the current boathouse and construction of a brand new facility will hinder the Park’s historic landmark status.

This item was held over in the Committee on Budget & Appropriations awaiting additional information.  Therefore, Legislator Mosiello will do the same.

RCP7A

RCP7A is a proposed bond act authorizing the issuance of $250,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation & Conservation – Croton Point Redevelopment Infrastructure.

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This project will provide funding for various infrastructure improvements at Croton Point Park such as adequate lighting and water to the existing ball

field area, as well as supply necessary utility connections for a comfort station.  This work will complete the completion of this capital project.

This item was held over in the Committee on Budget & Appropriations awaiting additional information.  Therefore, Legislator Mosiello will do the same.

RTB06

RTB06 is a proposed bond act authorizing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds for Parks, Recreation & Conservation – Tibbett’s Pool Rehabilitation.

This project will fund the rehabilitation of Tibbett’s Pool and Bathhouse at Tibbett’s Brook Park in Yonkers.  Specific improvements will include structural repairs to the retaining walls on the east side of Tibbett’s Pool, repairs to the Tibbett’s Bathhouse floor slabs and building at the park.  The work will be preceded by a structural study and report.  This request will fund the structural study and design of the pool rehab work.

This item was signed out of the Committee on Budget & Appropriations earlier today.

Legislator Alvarado made a motion to sign out Bond Act RTB06 and it was seconded by Legislator Mosiello.  The vote was 2-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.