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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/2018 � uTOWN OF SOUTHOLD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Monthly Report: August 2018 2018 SUMMER SEASONAL STAFF: A total of twenty nine lifeguards were initially hired. Due to the limited availability of some of the staff and others leaving for college, several of the bathing beaches were closed towards the end of the season. Further efforts will be made to increase the pool of applicants for the 2019 season in hopes of securing staff with greater availability. FALL BROCHURE & PROGRAMS: The Fall Brochure was an insert in the August 9th edition of the Suffolk Times. Several of our more popular classes sold out on the first day of registration. The new senior chair fitness classes were well received by the community. REGISTRATION WEBSITE UPDATE: The current online registration system has been successful in providing residents with a method for registering for programs from the comforts of their home. However, it is NOT mobile compatible. Many people are relying more heavily on their cell phones and IPads to access the internet. Due to the system not being compatible with mobile devices many registrants experience errors and frustrations. The Recreation Department has been working closely with Lloyd, IT Department, and the company overseeing the site to transition to an updated site that IS mobile compatible. All existing users, approximately 3,000 people, will have to set up new accounts on the new site. We will be launching a PR campaign in the form of email blast, press releases and notifications on the government access channel to inform residents of the new mobile friendly site and the need to re- establish their accounts. This will allow time for people to login and set-up their accounts on the site prior to registering for Winter classes in November. We anticipate going "live" on this mobile friendly site by the end of September. BUILDING/FACILTY UPDATE: Due to the generosity of Chris Manfredi and the assistance of the Department of Public Works, a 60" television has been wall-mounted in the Recreation Center. The television is being used regularly for our Senior Exercise program on Fridays. Several instructors have also expressed their intent to utilize the television for their programming as well. 2019 BUDGET REQUEST: Detailed estimates of the anticipated 2019 expenditures and revenues was reviewed and submitted to the Town Clerk. RECREATION DEPARTMENT DEPOSITS & EXPENDITURES: Following are copies of our monthly bank statement. Please note that any withdrawals on the bank statement are program refunds for those participants who paid with a credit card. Sincerely, Janet Douglass Recreation Supervisor Summary of Accounts Account Type Account Niumber Ending Balance Now Public Funds XXXXXX5647 $,47,11,83 93 Now Publin!ds-XXXXX.X56,47 Account Surnmary Interest Summary Dato Description Am,ouint Description Amount 0610112018 Beginning Salance $111,622.01 Annuall Percentage Yiieldl arned 0.051% 42 Credift(s)TiNis PerOld $29r6156.37 Irderest Days 31 1 Oebil(s)This Period $94.45 Interest Eam !$1-37 01913112018, Ending to $47,18193 Werest Paid rhis Pertod $1,37 Interest Paid'Yea r4o.Date $11168 Minimum Bata nce S 17,622.01 Avemge Ledger Ballance $33,032,07 Average Availlable Balance S32,28538