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1975-01-30 01. ' c.t;<c<./r-L TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 1975 MEETING Next meeting - February 13, 1975 The regular meeting of the Town of ~Jappinger Recreation Commission was held at the Town Hall on January 30, 1975. The meeting was opened at 7:35 P.M. Present: Hugh J. Maurer, George Schlathaus, Joseph Ennesser, Richard Garren, Jean Beahan and Laura Zick Absent: Mrs. Alfred Arkell POP lrJARNER Mr. Gerry Park from Pop ~arner attended the meeting and presented the Commission with an itemized list of the protective equipment Pop Warner would be needing. Mr. Park also requested that whatever the difference was between the Commission's allocation for Pop Warner and the cost of the protective equipment, be used for cheerleading equipment. Mr. Maurer said the Commission did not know exactly how much money would be alloted for Pop Warner, as the budget had to be revised. The Commission agreed that whatever funds remained could be used for the cheerleading equipment. Mr. Park thanked the Commission and said he would keep in touch. JAYCEES Mr. James Eberhardt had sent a letter to the Commission requesting the use of a field in the Robinson Lane recreation area for a Centennial picnic from July 1 through July 6. He attended the meeting to see how the Commission felt about this and also to answer any questions they might have. Mr. Eberhardt explained that the Jaycees needed an area large enough to hold amusement rides and a circus. Mr. Ennesser said that the first field on the left would be available, but Mr. Eberhardt felt that that field was not big enough and that the field he was interested in was the back field. The Commission explained to Mr. Eberhardt that the back field was very wet and unsuitable for amusement rides. The Commission suggested that the area of land next to the Imperial Plaza in Wappingers would be an ideal place. Mr. Eberhardt said he would look into it. The Commission said they would continue looking for an area which could be used. Mr. Ennesser suggested that if nothing else could be found, then the Jaycees could reduce the size of the circus and rides and use the first field on the left at Robinson Lane. Mr. Eberhardt felt that that was a good idea. Mr. Eberhardt also reported that the Special Interest Program was a big success, the number of children attending was increasing each week. He thanked the COI:Jfijission for the use of their custodian, ~vhich enabled the Jaycees to use the Nyers Corners Cafeteria for the program. Mr. Garren ask2d if the Jaycees needed anything else for the program. Mr. Eberhardt said that they had just about everything, The only thing they had not been able to find was wooden blocks. Mr. Schlathaus said he would be happy to make some blocks for the children. ~r. Eberhardt said they would be grate- ful fOI' o:my blocks he cCJu2.d !:IClke. Hr. Ebf.3rn-:1rdt also suid that the Jaycees hoped to send invitations to otller districts so that they could see what was ~eing done and hopefully start so~e programs of tllsir own for mentally handicapped children. !Page 2 --- Recreation Commission --- 1/3J/75 APPLICANT Mr. Garren introduced r~r. Hall ard said ~e was interested in becoming a member of the Recreation Com~ission. ~r. Hall said he was a boating enthusiast and that he has ow~ed a ~oat for the past ten years. Mr. Hall was familiar with most of the ~oat docki~g areas in the Town of Wappinger. Mr. Hall felt the area by the mouth of ~~e Wappinger Creek would be an ideal site for a launching ra:~p. r:.::. ;.1i:l~r::;r said that the land ~vas probably owned by Mrs. Reese. Everyona a~reed th~t it was a good site and Mr. Maurer said he would talk to ~1rs. Pees~ about ~acreation using the area. Mr. Hall also said he was very much interested i~ seeing if something could be done for swimming. The Commission thanked ~r. ~all for coming and said they would get back to him. CO R R E SPO f~DE 1\1 CE A letter from Dutchess County Youth Board to Mr. Louis Diehl was brought to the attention of the Commission. The letter stated that the Youth Board was compiling information pertai~ing to the ~ypes of recreation and youth service programs within Dutchess County. The secretary was requested to send a letter to the Youth Board requesting a copy of their findings. A letter to Mr. John Bunting fro~ Hr. Lc~is Diehl concerning the Town Centennial Commission was also b~ought t~ the attention of the Commission. Mr. Maurer said that the Recreation Co~~'ission would probably have to be very involved with the Centennial Com~issioG. Mr. Maurer pointed out that if plans were not completed soon then g~3nts from the state would be lost. Mr. Schlathaus motioned that the Recreation Commission do all it can to help the Centennial Commissio~. It was seconded by Mr. Ennesser and carried. Mr. Maurer suggested that the Ce~tennial Commission could come to the Recreation Commission meetings at about ~:3J P.I.:Nr. Maurer said the Recreation Commission should get a brea~~G,vn of what is wanted for the Centennial and how much money is availacle from Mr. Louis Diehl. A copy of a letter to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company from Mr. John J. Murphy of t~le Fishkill Area Jaycees ~~s received. It concerned the chipping of the christmas trees collect2~ by the Jaycees. Mr. Maurer said he had asked for a copy of this letter ~e=ause of the problem that had existed at Fleetwood Drive because the cnristmas trees had not been chipped yet. Nr. Maurer had received co~~laints from the Fleetwood residents that people were starting to use the area as a dump. ~r. Maurer said the Town had removed the things that ware dumped ~here by people and in the meantime some teenagers had apparently ju::-ed most of the trees. Mr. Murphy has told kr. Maurer that Central ~ud5Dn has a;r9sd to let them use the tree chipper and so~e men have vo~u~tearsd to D~erate it and chip what trees are remaining. The secretary was requaste~ ~c send 3 le~te= to Mr. Harris6n stating that thB Com~lission would not ~a nae~i~; t~s :3~~ that the Conservation Group ~.; is f1'.; d to use toe n 1 a r get h e i::. ; a r d ::: rl S :; -.:: Cas t 1 e Poi n t . II 18tter ItJas received f:r:o',~ I:r. Jo~ :;:;:-0:-'. <0 cf '::'.3 Vorndran Drive, ~Jappingers Falls. Nr. Gro~yko wished to p~rcn2se 2 =arcel of land in back of his home ~v hie Ii bel 0 n g e J toR e c ::- co (3 t:~ 0 .'. T ,... a s:o c r::: : ::: :- y ':12. S n~ C; L1 est e d to s end [vi r . Gro yko a letts- stating thst -=tnin= co_~d je done at this time because ofT m.m 1 a ItJ . Ale t t [; r was ::.: :;; c [: i v e d f T. 0.'1 i. _. E d..J a r d S ~ .:.':" CJ r r [; que s t i nJ t hat the ten n i s sp~son be ex~pnded year - rDund. ~r. 53':'':''0:: wrote that instead of using Page 3 ---Recreation Commission---l/30/75 the regular tennis nets in the winter, possibly something' such as chicken wire or plastic strips could be substituted. The secretary was requested to send a letter to Mr. Sailor thanking him for his interest and stating that the Commission felt that the use of chicken wire would be hazardous and that they were considering the problem. ~JI r~TEH PROGRAM Mrs. Laura Zick reported that the Winter Program was going good but there had been a problem VJith the Adult program last Monday night because the school had scheduled a Girls basketball game to start at the same time. t/irs. Zick said that she had called Mr. Brooks and asked him to send her a schedule of the games so that Recreation would know which nights to hold the Adult program at 8:00 P.M. instead of 7:00 P.M. Mr. Ennesser said he had had a similar problem at John Jay High School with the Mens basketball program, but it had already been settled. t1rs. Zick reported that only a few girls were attending the Girls basketball program. Mrs.Zick said she had called the CYO to tell them about the program and hopefully there would be more girls there next week. If not the program would probably have to be dropped. Mr. Ennesser reported that he had received an end of season report from Mr. Skip Ransom. S EN lOR C I T I Z E r~ S Mrs. Jean Beahan reported that she had talked to Mrs. Hicks, the director of the Senior Citizens club at the Zion church. Mrs. Hicks told Mrs. Beahan that they were planning a trip to Radio City in New York and any help from the Recreation Commission would be appreciated. About 41 citizens were going on the trip. Mrs. Beahan suggested that the Commission pay for the bus. Mr. Maurer felt the Commission should do something that would help more than just 41 Senior citizens. Mr. G~rren felt the Commission should pay for the bus to at least show the senior citizens that they were really interested in helping out. Mr. Schlathaus suggested Mrs. Haahen contact the two other clubs and find out how many senior citizens would be interested in a trip. Mr. Maurer said the trip should be to a place closer than Radio City as the expense of sending 4 or 5 buses to New York would be too great. ~1rs. Beahan agreed to contact the other clubs. ROLLER SKATING Mrs. Jean Beahan said she had looked into the prices of two skating rinks, the Avalon in Newburgh arid Wooden Wheels in Port Ewen. The Avalon was only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, which are all school nights. Wooden Wheels was available Monday and Tuesday evenings and also on Saturday ~ornings. Everyone agreed d Saturday morni~g would be the oost time for a trip. f'1rs. Beahan said a minimum of 75 people ~....ould be needed and the hours would be 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. Mrs. Beahan also said that if the Commiss io rl co uld not g8 t 75 p eopl e t h arl c cme elin 9 l:lOuld be no p :r: 0 ;) 1 e i I P l' 0 v i d c.; d i t '.1 c; s do fIE; t 1'10 day sin CJ d van c e. IJ] r. E n n e sse I' f e 1 t the r e would be no problem getting 75 people. Mr. Garren motioned that the Comnlission sponsor a trip and provide transportation. Everyone agreed. The trip was set for Feoruary 22 and the closing date for registration would be' Fe b r u a r y 1 5. ["1 r. r.' a lJ I' 8 r ask e d r.: r. E n rIC sse I' toe h e c kin tot hem i I e age I' ate of tllD school busas and if it were within reason Mrs. Laura Zick would then put a n a d v e r tis e fi e ri tin t h 8 n 8 \'J spa per. .. Page L---Recreation Commission---1/30/75 L/-,;"I,"!f-,TOR ~r. ~ichard Garren had made sone inquiries into borrowing or renting a la~inator but none were availajle in the near future. Mr. Joseph Ennesser repDr~ad that he had not heard from 13~ yet on renting or borrowing one of theirs. FLi\:;POLC: ~r. George Schlathaus said a flag pole was needed at the Robinson Lane recreation area. Everyone agreed to look into the price of a flagpole. ~r. Joseph Ennesser motioned to accept the minutes of the January 9, 1975 meetin~. It wa~ seconded by Mr. ~aurer and carried. The next meeting Was set for February 13, 1975. :':c. i: all r e r mot ion e d to c 1 0 set hem e e tin g. I t vJ ass e con d e d by Mr. Gar r e n and carried. The meeting closed at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted (VJi<C</LtlL!2. ~ Deborah Ruit, Secretary The following vouchers were approved for peynent: ~a?pingers Central School District Charles G. Smith Associates $462.16 218.66 391.50 41.25 Letterii's Sporting Goods De:,oran Ruit'