Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • When: 1st Monday of every month (if 1st Monday is a holiday meeting will be held on the 1st Tuesday)
  • Location: Senior House
  • View the meeting calendar.
  • These meetings are open to the public.

Members

Per Township Code §3.32, this committee consists of 11 members and 1 optional Youth Liaison:

  • John Woodard
    3 year term expires December 31, 2024
  • Janice Mangeri
    3 year term expires December 31, 2024
  • Gregory Dabice
    3 year term expires December 31, 2024
  • William Zickler
    3 year term expires December 31, 2024
  • Adam Budesheim
    3 year term expires December 31, 2025
  • Tim Lynch
    3 year term expires December 31, 2025
  • Rudy F. Steinthal, (Chair)
    3 year term expires December 31, 2025
  • Jeanne Hebert
    3 year term expires December 31, 2025
  • Simon Hardie
    3 year term expires December 31, 2023
  • David Vasilenko
    3 year term expires December 31, 2023
  • Nichole Caravella (Vice Chair) 
    3 year term expires December 31, 2023

Liaison Members

  • Matthew Scienski, Youth Liaison
    1 year term expires December 31, 2023
  • John Driesse, Council Liaison

About the Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, consisting of 11 members plus a youth liaison, was established by the Township Council to assist the Director in developing and evaluating Parks and Recreation programs and to act as a liaison between the community and the department.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pequannock Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to enhance and protect the quality of life for all Pequannock residents by providing the best possible recommendations concerning recreational policies, facilities, finances and programs. We directly support the Parks and Recreation Department and the Township Council with our recommendations so they can make the best possible decisions in this respect. We also promote the appreciation, participation and support of Pequannock's Parks and Recreation programs and facilities. The Board exists for the benefit of the residents of Pequannock and with that overriding spirit this mission statement is dedicated.

Apply to Serve

Any resident interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee should submit a completed Volunteer Application/Citizen Leadership form (PDF) to the Township Clerk.