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1974-03-07 c~. TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION .... MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 1974 MEETING Next meeting March 28, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission.was held at the Town Hall on March 7th, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. Attending: Messrs. Hugh J. Maurer,. George Schlathaus, Joseph Ennesser, Richard Garren, James V. Porter, Mrs. Raymond Beahan, Mr. W. Thomas Rogers, Director of Recreation Before going into the business part of the meeting, the Commission met with two young ladies from the Town of Poughkeepsie. They were interested in organizing an "Out of Fun" softball league, which would be, as the title implies, a fun program, not competitive. They had about 18 players interested and they were present at Jean Beahan's requ~st, to ask the Commission's help with registering girls and women from the Town of Wappinger, 16 years of age and over. If they could get enough interest in this Town, they would request permission to use our fields and perhaps some equipment. There would be no monies involved. Tom Hog,ers was directed to put this in his newspaper column and they would keep in touch to see what the results were. Mr. Roy Munab, Vice President of Pop Warner Football League appeared before the Commission to inquire about funds for the past season's equipment. He said they were in the red for about $1,400 and were looking to the Recreation Commission for some help toward defraying this bill. There was also a bill for electric for the night games. There had been a lack of communication between the League and the Commission; there was a figure budgeted for them, but since this was a bill from 1973, Mr. Mauer explained that he would have to look into the legalfty of paying it. He told Mr. Munao there had to be better communciation in the future. Joseph Incoronato, Wappinger Conservation Association presented the idea of organic farming to the Commission. It had worked successfully in other localities and they thought it was a good idea. Edgehill III or Castle Point Area would be good areas for it, they could work on an acre of land and divide it into 20x20 or 20x40 lots, it would be like the war time Victory Gardens. The cost would run about $10 per lot to cover cost of tilling and cow manure, mainly for use of apartment dwellers. Mr. Incoronato then went on to ask about fill for Fleetwood recreation. The Commission, with the help of Bill Horton, Highway Superintendent, had been slowly filling in the area, but Mr. Maurer explained that it would take a good two or three years to complete it. He said they were doing 'the best they could. Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission Minutes of March 7, 1974 Meeting Page 2 DIRECTOR OF RECREATION Mr. Rogers gave a report on the winter p~ogram. It had progressed very well except for the girls basketball and boys wrestling program. These showed a definite lack of interest and he thought they should be canceled out of next years program. He reported damage claims at Wappinger Junior High. Investigation proved it had nothing to do with Town of wappinger Recreation progr~m. Mr. Rogers then talked about the summer program. The que~tion of a swimming program came up and that still remains, a questio:l. Ther'e is nothing definite on that; Mr. Maurer is working on it; he will check out the Travis property and see if something can be arranged. Volunteers are needed at all the summer playgrounds. Parents, adults, anyone willing to help out and come up with ideas for the playground would be more than welcome. Mr. Rogers would make an appeal in his weekly column. The subject of roller skating came up because of recent publicity in the Town of Poughkeepsie and their program. Mr. Rogers was directed to pursue this sport for the Town of Wappinger. Although Town of Poughkeepsie advertised free skating and free skates, it did not seem to be working out too well, therefore, our program will probably not be planned that way. However, the members felt that something could be initiated that could be run smoothly. TENNIS PROGRAM A Tennis program was submitted to the members and is on file in the Recreation files for anyone wishing to read it. The program should be a good one this year; a schedule has been set up, Mr. Siracusa will be the instructor. Some equipment had to be purchased and signs had to be made and erected; Mr. Ennesser was working on this. Sign up procedures would be posted and also court rules, which probably would have additions or deletions from time to time. All information would be .in the weekly column in'the W&SD News; there would be a lot of activity at the Martz. Field new cQurts. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read by Mr. Garren, addressed to Mr. Maurer from Mrs. Rose Wells, Wappinger, Park Homes regarding leasing land for recreation. This was referred to Mr. R~ppleyea, Attorney to the Town for his reply to Mrs. Wells. The members of the Commission had received a brochure on the 1974 New York State 'Recreation and Park Convention and Exhibition, May 5th through May 8th, 1974 at the Granit Hotel, Kerhonkson, New York. They requested permission to attend this convention and thi~was referred to Town Board. Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission Minutes of March 7, 1974 Meeting Page 3 ~ Bids had been sent to 5 companies for equipment for the Little League program---Arlington Sporting Goods, Stevens & Blum, Schuman Army and Navy, Letteri Sporting Goods Letteri Sporting Goods and We~~orting Goods. were awarded the bid as low bidder ~ l-IuteuJal' Mr. Maurer reported on recreation at Castle Point and mentioned the fact that all activities would have to take place on the river side of the property, so there would be no problem of annoying patients. Mr. Schlathaus made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 7, 1974 Recreation Commission minutes, seconded by Mr. Maurer and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /,/ /} /:.~~ /~ .Gladys RuJ. t, Acting Secretary 4 .. RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHERS SUBMITTED on MARCH 7, 1974 Meeting "/ Joseph Incoranato 300.00 Wapp. K Central School Dist. 228.00 Sheryl Kokstein 50.00 Joan Kolor 50.00 Linda Scanne 11 50.00 Bonnie Berry 100.00 Richard Ross 50.00 Richard Rogers 50.00 Richard Ross 100.00 Ken Jennings 100.00 Richard Rogers 100.00 Richard Rogers 100.00 Chuck Bower 50.00 Sheri Rock 50.00 Lisa DePiero 50.00 Nancy Selage William J. Fredrickson Prays Nursery Ralph Vinall 50.00 88.00 7BO.00 488.00 ,..