Recreation Advisory Committee

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Corey Schor, Chairperson                          Term Ending 6/30/2026

Jeffrey Barrow, Manager's Designee         Term is at the discretion of the Township Manager

Dana DeMars, Member                             Term Ending 6/30/2025

Steve Farrell, Member                               Term Ending 6/30/2027

Andrea Lacotte, Member                           Term Ending 6/30/2026

Michael Passero, Member                         Term Ending 6/30/2025

Dave Conlon, Member                               Term Ending 6/30/2027

Councilwoman Cynthia Holland, Council Liaison   Term Ending 6/30/2025

Dave Rowbotham, Director of Community Services    

2024-2025 MEETING DATES 

2024 Meeting Agendas:

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall consist of nine members, including the following:

  • Township Manager or the Manager's designee in the absence of the Manager;
  • A member of the Council to be appointed by it;
  • The Director of Community Services;
  • Six public members (appointed by the Council and serve 3 year terms)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is hereby charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

  1. To recommend the establishment of new programs.
  2. To recommend rules for the use of facilities.
  3. To recommend user fee structures for facilities and the application of proceeds.
  4. To determine needs and recommend uses of present public properties for recreational purposes.
  5. To determine needs and recommend uses of facilities and equipment.
  6. To monitor recreational facilities.
  7. To determine needs and recommend uses for new and expanded facilities and equipment.
  8. To determine and recommend appropriate means to publicize all community recreation programs.
  9. To suggest community recreation programs.
  10. To recommend marking of walk paths and open areas and to publicize them.
  11. To determine conservation desires of residents and to recommend implementing procedures.
  12. Review the budget and capital improvement plans for the Township community pool and surrounding property.
  13. Review and make recommendations regarding community pool ordinances, resolutions and rules and regulations.
  14. To develop and update a long-range Master Plan for recreation.

2023 Meetings:

2022 Meetings:

APPROVED MEETING MINUTES

The Recreation Advisory Committee advises the Township Manager and Recreation Director on recreation needs.

Committee Members:    

  • Corey Schor - Term Ends 6/30/2026
  • Steve Farrell - Term Ends 6/30/2027
  • Andrea Lacotte - Term Ends 6/30/2026
  • Michael Passero - Term Ends 6/30/2025
  • Dana DeMars - Term Ends 6/30/2025
  • Dave Conlon - Term Ends 06/30/2027
  • Jeffrey Barrow - Manager's Designee
  • Cynthia Holland - Council Representative - Term Expires 6/30/2025

2023-2024 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Schedule      

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the conference room at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. The meetings will take place at 7:30pm every month with the exception of August and November.

  • June 20, 2023
  • July 18. 2023
  • September 19, 2023
  • October 17, 2023
  • December 5, 2023
  • January 16, 2024
  • February 13, 2024
  • March 19, 2024
  • April 16, 2024
  • May 21, 2024
  • June 18, 2024