Campus Recreation Advisory Board Minutes: March 6, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – TEAMS Meeting

Attendees: S. Haines, D. Hunter, N. Djalo, R. Killion, C. Mattern, K. Stiner, J. Toppin, S. Walsh, S. Wielgosz, B. Walck

1. Call to Order
   • Scott Haines brought the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
   • Dyamon Hunter took over the meeting and welcomed everyone.
2. Hazing Education Training
   • 420 students have completed the training.
3. 26 Club Sports
   • Teams competing in National Championships
     • Hockey (M)
     • Gymnastics (M/W)
     • Volleyball (M)
     • Baseball at Spring Training in Florida
4. Intramural Updates
   • Working with an LLC Thursday night special events.
   • BrockThursday – Finalizing Plans
5. Flooring Repairs
6. Water Leaks
7. Swipes 88,724 (23-24) vs 80,508 (22-23) - 10% increase
8. Ice goes out on March 24
9. Budget Presentation
   • Fee Overview FY 23-24
     • SUNY has said NO to $5 fee increase in the past.
     • Listed expenses where fee is used.
     • Minimum wage increases – Reviewed what Campus Rec. needs to do to stay within budget.
   • Fee Usage Comparison – 2012/2023
   • Campus Rec. Other Accounts
     • Club Sports
     • Skate Rentals >Second IFR Account
       • Zamboni Drivers (3 PT Employees)
       • 2 FT Office Employees
   • 2024-025 Financial Planning
     • $10/year increase in Student Fee
       • 30% Maintenance charge taken from total.
     • Campus Rec. continues to replace fitness equipment, furniture, etc.
   • 2023-2025
     • Spent $160,000 for Fitness Center in past 12 months (equipment, maintenance, etc.).
     • Zamboni due end of May.
     • Replace glass in Ice Arena – From Wegman’s Scholarship money.
     • Need funding for Athletic Trainer.
   • Future Planning – Reserves
     • Took $174,100 to purchase equipment and cover increasing costs.
     • In 4-5 years reserves and rollover will be depleted.
   • Reviewed Additional Supporting Material
     • Infographic – Impact of Campus Recreation at SUNY Brockport.
10. Questions
    • Sue asked what the schedule for the $10 fee increase is.
      • Do presentations to Student Body, Student Government, and Joint Planning and Budget Committee.
      • Present to Cabinet.
      • Move to SUNY.
      • If YES, we will be notified late summer and it will be implemented Fall of 2024.
    • Kate asked what the timeline is for the Athletic Trainer position.
      • Scott has been working on a proposal to Dr Acker.
      • Ask BSG for Club Sports increase. Has been the same for 9 years.
      • Hours for position – 175 hours for home events, 2 hrs./day > 10 hours/week ($30,000-$35,000).
    • Sue asked if any thoughts on splitting position with Athletics and also mentioned possibly contracting students out when needed.
      • It would then have to be a UUP position with benefits, etc.
      • The challenge would be the person may be needed in multiple places at once, but may be worth researching. Scott has to present to Dr. Acker first.

Vote for Support of Budget: 7 (yes) – 0 (no)

Meeting Adjourned at 2:30 PM.