1971-08-05
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RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of August 5, 1971 Meeting
Next Meeting - August 26, 1971
8:00 P. M. Town Hall
The regular meeting of the Recreation Commission was held on August 5,
1971 at 8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall.
Attending:
Messrs. Hugh J. Maurer, James. V. Porter, George Schlathaus,
John C. Biasotti, Richard Garren
Mrs. Alfred Arkell and Mrs. R. L. Beahan
Mr. Thomas Rogers, Director of Recreation
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as submitted.
Director of Recreation
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Mr. Rogers submitted his Monthly Report for July 1971 as well aa his
End of Season Report covering the Spring Programs for 1971. Copies
will be distributed to Commission members.
The suggestion was made to Mr. Ro~ers that he instruct, playground
personnel to ask the children attending the playgrounds for their
assistance in keeping the lavatories tidy and that perhaps playground
personnel could check the rooms at various times during the day.
All-supervised activities at the playgrounds will end on Friday,
August 20th.
Q u~ et Acres
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Mr. Porter reported
area by a person or
on the control box.
lock.
that the lights are being turned on again in the
persons unknown who have been breaking the lock
Mr. Porter will arrange to replace the broken
Mr. Maurer stated that there had been complaints from residents about
"hippies" camping in the area but when he has investigated there ha.s .
been no one there. He said there is considerable trash on the ground.
CO~',i6sioners agreed that trash barrels should be placed in the area.
M~. Porter said that people living adjacent to the area have agreed to
call him at any time of night if they experience any problems. The
people nearby would like to place a chain across the road but were
told that this cannot be done because at present there is no ordinance
restricting use of the area.
.E Ie at vlood
Mrs. Arkell said she had talked to Mr. Incoronato and had suggested
that he let the Commission know what the residents would require in
the way of recreation facilities so that'the Commdssion could consider
them.
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Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
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!leetwood (cont'd)
:Mr. Ma.urer suggested to Mr. Garren and Mr. Porter that they get together
to determine what might be required to improve Fleetwood. Mr. Garren 1S
to find out how much additional fill is required in order to level-off
the area.
Tall Trees
The secretary was requested to locate, if possible, the deed to recreation
land at this site. Commissioners agreed that a decision should be made
regarding this location and any possible development of the area.
liughsonvi lIe
Comrndssion members agreed with Mr. Garren's suggestion that the playground
area be re-seeded. Mr. Garren is to obtain estimates for this work.
R ee 13.0 Park
Chairman Maurer reported that the summer school program held at the park
was most successful. Children involved have made a scale model of the
park a~d also made a survey of the birds and insects inhabiting the area.
Mr. Maurer said that the park had received considerable use by-various
school districts.
Mr. Maurer also reported that because there had been vandalism at Reese,
State Police and members of the Sheriff's Office are patrolling the area.
Pondvicw
A map of a proposed subdivision of property,located on Spook Hill Road
and known as "Pondview", was received. The owner of such property is
requesting that the Commission accept money in lieu of land for recrea-
t~on at this particular location. Mr. Arkell stated that she felt it
would be inadvisable to accept money at this particular location because
of the need for a recreation site 1n this general v1c1nity.
A field .trip to the area is scheduled for Monday evening, August 16th,
at 7:00 P.M. after which time the Co~s8ion will make a decision.
gi2ld Day
Mrs. Beahan reported that she has in her possession some adult prizes
left from the recent Field Day. Mrs. Arkell suggested that these be
held and used as prizes in the adult winter programs. Commissioners
agreed.
Recreation Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Maurer distributed to each Commissioner copies of "Proposal for
Administrative Policy Manual" received from the above firm and asked
that the members review the contents.
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Minutes of August 5, 1971 Meeting
Town of Wappinger Recreation Commdssion
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]111s SubITlitted
The following bills were approved for payment:
6/24/71
7/71
7/8/71
7/9/71
7/9/71
7/14/71
7/16/71
7/20/71
7/22/71
7/26/71
7/26/71
7/26/71
7/27/,71
7/30/71
7/31/71
7/31/71
7/31/71
7/31/71
8/1/71
8/2/7 1
8/4/71
Lea McMillan
Rodney D. Plew
Ifill Enterprises, Inc.
Beacon Distributors
Dutchess Park Pharmacy
George P.Wolf Inc.
Barkers
E. J. Marin & Sons Inc.
Arlington Sporting Goods
Beacon Distributors
Ja'l'les Collier
Beacon Distributors
Four Season Sport
H. A. Stein Tractor
Midway Gas & Service Sta.
Edna C. Winters
George Schlathau8
Urey Hardware Co.
..Hugh J. Maurer
John J. Mowry
John L. Johnson
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.U.
$ 45.00
160.00
56.00
87.00
34.57
309.55
20.95
27.85
262.14.
46.80
8.00
53.02
16.25
17.20
6.00
43.88
49.00
64.48
49.80
270.00
48.00
Respectfully submitted,
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Edna C. Winters,Secretar,y