1997-01-14
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREA TlON COMMITTEE
PO BOX 324
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N Y 12590-0324
CONSTANCE 0 SI.1ITH
SUPERIIISOR
JanuaI)' 14, 1997
MEMO TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: RALPH J. HOL T, CHAIRMAN
RE: INCREASE OF SUMMER PROGRAM FEES
The intention in setting fees for participation in many of our recreational activities
is to recover some of the cost of providing that activity.
Our summer program carries a significant expense tab. Our present policy of
charging $15.00 for the first family member and $10.00 for each additional member recovers
approximately 1/5 of the cost. We recognize at this time that to recover the total cost of the
program is neither feasible nor an action we would recommend. We do feel, however, that an
increase to $30.00 for the first family member and $20.00 for each additional family member is a
needed change.
Our contact with the parents when registering their children is one of surprise. We
supervise the activity of their children 25 hours a week for seven weeks. We believe they all feel
they are receiving a bargain and this feeling would not change with the increase we are proposing.
place.
May we please have your approval to put this change in the summer program fee in
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREA TION COMMITTEE
PO BOX 324
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
CONST ANCE 0 SMITH
SUPERVISOR
January 14, 1997
MEMO TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: RALPH 1. HOLT, CHAIRMAN
RE: RECREA nON COMMISSION STIPEND POLICY
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As you know we have a stipend policy that provides $20.00 to each member for his
or her attendance at a monthly meeting. This stipend is meant to cover incidental expenses such as
mileage etc.
In order for Recreation to remain consistent with other Town Boards/Commissions
we propose the following:
1. The stipend be paid on a monthly basis and not tied to meetings since a lot of
our work is done during the month i.e. visiting parks, planning etc.
2. When a recreation member takes part in a significant piece of work, he or she be
paid an additional $25.00 (Example- Preparation for Halloween Party, Concert, Christmas Party
where the amount oftime and expense (mileage etc.) is considerable.)
We understand that the additional $25.00 payment would be consistent with what
presently exists with the other Town Boards. If this change meets with your approval, we would
incorporate this additional portion into the 1998 plan. There should be funds in the present 1997
budget to cover the first request.
Thank you for your consideration.
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