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VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER
PARK COMMISSION
PORT CHESTER SENIOR CENTER
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Virginia Corbia, Scott Ladore, Camela Morissey, Carlos Gomez, and Chair Connie
Thalheimer
ABSENT: Commissioners Gary Sullivan and Nicole Hollwedel
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thalheimer at 7:06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Adoption of Minutes: November 8, 2023
On a Motion by Commissioner LaDore, Seconded by Commissioner Corbia, the minutes of
November 8, 2023 were adopted.
2. Request to use Lyon Park in July for a family reunion
Hidalia Almonte was present and explained the event to the Commissioners. Ms. Almonte
explained that this is a family retreat with expected 350 people.
On a Motion by Commissioner LaDore, Seconded by Commissioner Corbia, the Commission
approves the event.
3. Update on the possibility of turning Edgewood Park into an all-purpose park, including the
addition of a baseball field
This item has been adjourned to the next meeting.
4. Possibility of allowing leashed dogs in the parks
The Commission took a vote regarding the topic
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioner LaDore
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Morrisey and Gomez
NOES: Commissioners Corbia and Thalheimer
ABSENT: Commissioners Hollwedel and Sullivan
This motion fails. The item is adjourned to the next meeting.

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VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER
PARK COMMISSION
PORT CHESTER SENIOR CENTER
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
5. Review of each Commission members assigned park
Commissioner Thalheimer has Rec Park
Commissioners LaDore and Gomez have Lyon Park
Commissioners Hollwedel and Sullivan have Columbus Park
Commissioner Morrisey has Abendroth Park
Commissioner Corbia has Edgewood Park
6. Collaborate with PCHS to renovate the tennis courts and explore the possibility of opening
them up to residents.
Heather provided some history and information regarding the tennis courts at the high school.
After brief discussion, the Commission decided to take a vote to write a letter to the Board of
Trustees asking them to liaison between the High School and the Village. Commissioner
Morrisey volunteered to write a draft letter.
On a Motion by Commissioner LaDore, Seconded by Commissioner Morrisey, the Commission is
in favor of sending a letter to the Board of Trustees.
7. New or Old Business
- Heather mentioned that Blind Brook School Baseball field is being repaired and they have
asked to utilize rec park for practice and games. The school district will be responsible for
preparing and cleaning up after games, mowing, keeping up with the clay, etc.
On a Motion by Commissioner LaDore, Seconded by Commissioner Morrisey, the Commission is
in favor of lending the Rec Park Field to Blind Brook School temporarily.
- The Historical Society is requesting the use of Lyon Park on June 19, 2024 for a Juneteenth
Celebration.
On a Motion by Commissioner LaDore, Seconded by Commissioner Gomez, this request is
approved.
On a Motion by Commissioner Morrisey, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.