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1973-06-07 ,u. . c-: ... et~ ~ TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1973 MEETING Next meeting - July 5, 1973 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held at the Town Hall on June 7, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. Attending: Messrs. Hugh J. Maurer, George Schlathaus, James V. Porter, Richard Garren, Jo~eph Ennesser. Absent: Mrs. Alfred Arkell and Mrs. R. L. Eeahan Mr. W. Thomas Rogers, Director of Recreation PUTCHESS COUNTY RED CROSS Mr. Maurer introduced two representatives from the Dutchess County Red Cross Mr. William C.. Elack, former Chairman and Donald Thelwell, present Chairman, who came to discuss their "Learn-To-Swim Program" ahd if it could be co- ordinated into the Wappingers Summer Program. Mr. Elack stated that the Red Cross had their budget cut and the town would have to fund it themselves~ They had the instructors but no place to teach. Mr. Elack advised the Comm~ssioners that he had been with the organization 17 years and regretted to advise them that the budget had been cut but stated we will furnish instructors. Last year there were 219 children who signed up for the swim program at Mt. Alvernia and felt there was a demand from the residents for their swim program. Eased on this registration we estimate that it would be approximately $2.20 per child for a two week course, which would have to be paid for by the Town. Mr. Thelwell asked how many children will participate and then they could ar~ive at a definite figure as the above cost was estimated on the 219 children which was village and town combined. Mr. Maurer said there probably would be that many and asked if they could operate with a fewer number of children. A discussion followed trying to estimate the approximate number of children who might possiblp register for the swim program. The feeling was that more children might get involved with summer program due to the "Learn-To- Swim Program". The, question of how old do children have to be and the representative said that have to be at least school age. Mr. Thelwell said they could still keep the cost down to $2.20 even if only 100 students came out for program. The two week program would be for 2 hour sessions, three teachers, 4 classes (25 in each), with one-half hour slots. Each child would be tested for their swimming abilities and the first session available is June 26th. The commission declined that date and asked for other dates available. They were July 9, July 23 and August 6. Mr. Thelwell will contact Mr. Rogers for arrangements on a date and also to look over swimming area to be used. He was advised that ropes can be put up to separate program from regular swimmers at Travis'. Suggested time available would be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p~m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Schlathaus stated that Mr. Travis needs 2 Life Guards for weekends (Sat. and Sun.) preferably girls. Mr. Thelwell took information and would contact Mr. Travis 'f;Jr send someone there. ' - ~ Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission Minutes - June 7, 1973 Page 2 ANGEL BROOK ESTATES Mr. Thomas Truman, 13 Tor Road, Chairman of Angel Brook Recreation Committee said we are here in reference to the area the development has set aside, giv~n to the Town, for future recreation area. What are your plans for this area, the long and short range? Mr. Maurer said presently, just mowing and keeping it tidy is what we are planning to do this year. We sent a mower up there and there was paint cans and trash and the tractor got broken down from all the debris. Mr. Truman said the kids themselves have gone in to mow area. What we need is help in leveling the field. Mr. Maurer said we would schedule a field trip to see if bulldozing can be done. We can put in a dozer for 2 to 3 days and yard rake it off. If there's rock then it would need blasting. We will contact the engineers and get their approval. Mr. Truman requested to be called when the engineers go to play area at Res. 297-6154 and Bus. 897-3298. : Mr. Schlathaus advised the group that there is a pool buried, up in that area. Mr. Maurer said each year we try ~o put into and inject one of the suggestions made by Survey Book in each play area. RE-GENERATION GROUP The Re-generation Group a~vised the Commissioners that they were going to try and use Mesier Park or Parker's on Robinson Lane for their all day concert. The Commissioners advised them if they were unable to get a, place to come back and they would try to help them. SUMMER BASKETBALL The Secretary read a request from Mr. Rogers received by telephone. He has about 40-45 people ready to start a Summer Basketball program at Martz Field and would like permission to proceed. A discussion followed in reference that mesh would have to be put on lights for protection as it is needed for the summer. A motion was made and approved for Summer Basketball. Mr. Rogers will be in charge of supervision. REQUESTS FOR USE OF RECREATION AREAS Mr. Maurer advised that the Boy Scouts made a request to use Reese Park on June 12th and June 16th for their "Court of Honor", which was approved. Also, at this time a discussion followed on who could use Recreation Areas. Anyone who wishes to use areas should have the Commission's permission and should contact Mr. Rogers, as he handles schedules. TRAVIS The Secretary was advised to write a letter advising Mr. Travis that the Recreation Commission accepts his offer of $200.00'for eight weeks for our Summer Swim' programs and we will supply our own life guards for our programs. I _""_"_M ~_._,.", ","., - Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission #Minu~es - June 7, 1973 HUGHSONVILLE Page 3 Mr. Garren advised that Port-a-toilet was available for $50 per month for 3 months. All in favor for renting. Approved unanimously. Opposed-none. FLEETltJOOD All the fill is in for this year but still waiting being too wet,hasn't been put in yet. This is not perfectly but this is all we can put in this year. put in next week, weather permitting. for top soil due to it enough to do the job Top soil and seed will be RECREATION CONSULTANTS The Secretary was requested to send a letter to Mr. Charles R. Bauerlein, P.E., Recreation Consultant's, Inc., Box 307, Spring House, Pa. 19477 requesting he send us the overlays in different colors, as we are working in conjunction with the Planning Board for Recreation Areas. Mr. Steinhaus requested that the commission sent him a memo whenever they see proposed Recreation Areas. Which the Commission will be glad to do. Mr. Ennesser asked for approval for a Soft ball Tournament on July 14th and 15th and 21st and 22nd. He was given approval but was. asked to follow-up on scheduling. QUIET ACRES Mr. Porter asked if we are going to have our guys trim-up and pruning our fields. He advised that there was some fill needed in lower end of field. Mr: Porter also wanted to go on record about a problem he had at Quiet Acres field.with a girls softball team. He was with a group of Little Leaguers, who were working on the field due to the past rain storm. The firls came on the field and were mad because work was being done on field and proceeded to get very nasty about it because they could not play ball that night. As it was they couldn't use field due to fact it much too wet and as a result I finally asked them i f th~y wanted to get behind a wheel barrel and .help out, at which time they left. The following vouchers were approved for payment. 6/7/73 6/1/73 6/6/73 6/1/73 5/13/73 6/1/73 5/31/73 5/22/73 6/1/73 6/1/73 5/23/73 5/14/73 5/31/73 Meeting Adjourned sg Francis Sherow, Jr. Ralph Vinall Sylvia Guarino Robert Baisley John Buckley B & K Auto Supply, Inc.~ North County Ford Tractor, Inc. B. F. Goodrich, Co. Wappingers Sand & Gravel Corp. Prays Nursery Robert Croshier Clova Excavators, Inc. George Sch1athaus at 10:00 p.m. 10.00 671.00 50.00 300.00 48.88 16.93 113.50 50.88 300.00 1,576.00 12.75 998.49 22.00 R.e7.~ecVul,lY J,l6mitted': . \. 'LG~.{j../L-,;;\. ~'^<,) ~'~Via Guarino .