1972-08-10
~[!. .~~~
TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 1972 MEETING
.~
':'-
Next Meeting - Auqust 17. 1972
7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held
on August 10, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Attending:
Messrs. Hugh J. Maurer and Richard Garren
Mrs. Jean Beahan
Mr. W. Thomas Rogers, Director of Recreation
Absent:
Mrs. Alfred Arkell
Messrs. George Schlathaus and James V. Porter
Mr. Maurer reported that he had attended a meeting with members of the
Planning Bq~rE on Monday evening, August 7, 1972 with regard to pun
(Planned Unit~ Development) and at this same meeting had an opportunity
to discuss with members of the Planning Board the Commission's recommenda-
tions regarding the dedication of land and monies in lieu of land for
recreation. The Planning Board indicated its approval of a 10% land
donation or $100 per lot in lieu of land and suggested that perhaps
each year a re-evaluation of the $100 figure be made and new recommenda-
tions be made if necessary.
Mr. Maurer said that he attempted to discuss recreation land dedication in
the Schoonmaker Development but it was suggested by the Planning Board that
this matter be discussed at another time.
"-
Mr. Maurer also had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Rappleyea, Town Attorney,
regarding the organization of the Recreation Commission. Mr. Rappleyea
will get By-Laws together. He said that to his knowledge the Town still
has the option of appointing a chairman or allowing the Commissioners to
do it, but the Town Board has taken the option of appointing all chairmen.
Mr. Rappleyea indicated that he could find no document which gives the
Commission the right to elect its own officers.
Director of Recreation
Mr. Rogers submitted his report for the month of July 1972 and this, along
with his End of Season - Spring 1972 Report and report for the month of
June 1972 will be distributed to Commissioners.
The Swim Program has been quite successful with approximately thirty (30)
children from each playground participating.
Mr. Rogers reported that he is pleased with the job the personnel at the
Chelsea Playground are doing and that the children attending have learned
a great deal from playground parsonnel.
Mr. Rogers reported that the trip to the baseball game at Yankee Stadium
was very successful and that buses will be filled on August 17th for the
trip to Shea Stadium.
_.~ \~..<.__.nv...',.,w....w"''''!'-;'' ;'';;'''''''
Page 2
Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
Minutes of August 10, 1972 Meeting
Huqhsonville
Mr. Garren presented a copy of a letter dated July 12, 1972 from the
Hughsonville fire Company, Inc. to the Hughsonville Board of fire
Commissioners in which a number of complaints were registered regarding
the use of the fire station by the Recreation Commission far the summer
playground. Each member of the Recreation Commission will receive a copy
of this letter.
Mr. Garren suggested that a meeting be held to which representatives of
the Hughsonville fire Company and the Hughsonville fire Commissioners, as
well as representatives of the Chelsea fire Company, be invited in order
that all complaints can be discussed. ;
Reese Park
Mr. Maurer reported that it was necessary to place a chain and lock at
the entrance to the park because of the vandalism in the area.
Horse Shaw
Plans are being made for the Third Annual Horse Show with a tentative date
of October 1, 1972.
Budqet for 1973
A request for an estimate of expenditures has been received from the
Supervisor's office with the request that it be returned to them by
September 8, 1972. The Commission will meet on August 17th to begin
preparation of the new budget. ~
Mr. Maurer indicated that Mr. Clausen and Mr. Jensen, Town Councilmen,
have requested the opportunity to be present when the budget is prepared.
However, Commissioners agreed that the initial meeting should be conducted
without them and that, after the Commission had an opportunity to prepare
budget figures, the Councilmen would be invited to attend.
BILLS SUBMITTED
The fallowing vouchers were submitted and approved for payment:
6/30/72 No.County ford Tractor,Inc. $ 37.23
7/1/72 Urey Hardware 36.64
7/11/72 Beacon Distributing Co. 68.50
7/12/72 E. J. Marin &. Son 41 .68
7/21/72 Barry Smith 250.00
7/25/72 Beacon Distributing Co. 24.00
7/27/72 Roberts-Boice Paper Co. 24.63
7/31/72 Ralph Vinall 301.50
7/31/72 N &. 5 Supply Corp. 40.08
7/31/72 Midway Gas &. Service Station 9.30
4
.
Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
Minutes of August 10, 1972 Meeting
Bills Submitted (Cont'd)
7/31/72
7/31/72
8/1/72
8/1/72
8/3/72
8/8/72
8/9/72
8/10/72
8/10/72
N & S Supply Corp.
Urey Hardware Co.
Edna C. Winters
John T. Mowry, Sr.
Town of Wapp. Highway
Hudson Valley Bldg.
Ifill Enterprises,Inc.
Charles Bell
John Pray
49.41
65.23
62.50
432.50
65.96
193. 71
279.00
194.00
580.00
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
~ Page 3
';---
Respectfully submitted,
f~/"~ {/. i{,~t-,;~ zc-:c-,-,~
Edna C. Winters, Secretary
"
~