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AGENDA
MAY 31, 1984
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT:
Hugh J. Maurer, Robert Blose, Bill Wood, Joseph Mastro~ann~, FranK
Presti, Herb Stoller, Mary Schmalz, Vernon Smith
MINUTES:
April 5, 1984
APPROVED
SECONDED
CORRECTIONS:
REPORTS:
H.J.M.
R.B.
B.W.
J.M.
F.P.
H.S.
M.S.
V.S.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Chelsea Fire District
Mrs. Vi llani
NEW BUSINESS:
Fence at Castle Point
Basketball Courts
Mrs. Ballard - Notes
Portco Apartments -
Herrington Hills - Diddell Road
OLD BUSINESS:
Watersedge Section I & I~
II
Riverwood Estates Section I
II
Amended Plat
Resubmission
- Amended Plat
- Amended Plat
Boa tRamp
MEETING ADJOURNED:
NEXT MEETING:"
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER - RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - MAY 31, 1984
NEXT MEETING JUNE 21. 1984
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was
held May 31, 1984 at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, County
of Dutchess, New York.
Mr. Maurer called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
Present: Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman, Robert Blose, Director, Bill Wood,
Joseph Mastroianni, Mary Schmalz and Herbert Stoller.
Mr. Maurer introduced and welcomed Mr. Herb Stoller to the Commission.
The minutes of the April 5, 1984 meeting were approved on a motion by
Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Mastroianni. All were in favor.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Blose reported the following:
1. The May 15th concert with the U. S. Governor's Band went well.
Mr. Blose mentioned that he invited them back for next year and that they seemed
receptive.
2. On Friday night, June 1st there is a concert scheduled to be
co-sponsored with East Fishki11 Recreation featuring the Wet Head Band. It will
be held at the Junior High at 7:00 and should be over by 9:00. Mr. Maurer mentioned
that Mr. Blose should recommend to the leader that their behavior and language
be appropriate to a school atmosphere since there was trouble last tear at their
concert.
3. The tree seedling program recently held at Martz Field went well.
4. Cross Court has been contacted regarding the Senior Citizen Swim
Program. The figure quoted was $125.00 per person per season. Mr. Blose said he
will wait and contact the "Castle" and see what they could offer. "All Sport"
does it for Fishki11 Senior Citizens but they don't seem interested in our program.
5. Playground employees have been hired except for two people for the
swim program. The town is having their own program this year under the leadership
of Kira Disbrow.
Mr. Presti arrived at 3:00 p.m.
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May 31, 1984
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6. A call was received from Dick Bartholomew of Hughsonvi11e granting
us permission to use their facilities for the Summer Program. Since they are
having their carnival the first week of playground, they requested we use only
a small area and that the truck body not be delivered until after the carnival.
Since this request was made, Mr. Blose is scheduling the Hughsonvi11e Playground
to go to Deer Hill for swimming the first two weeks. There will be early
registration.
7. Mr. Maurer will have a truck body delivered to Quiet Acres on
June 15th and to Hughsonvi11e on July 2nd.
8. At the Little League Meeting held May 30th mention was made that
the roof on the Senior League dugout was off. Mr. Maurer said he would get
the necessary equipment to replace it when the manpower is available.
9. A request came from the Mid Hudson Marathon Club for a porta-john
at Robinson Lane for a race they are having in September. Since we don't have
porta-johns at that site, it was suggested they include the Robinson Lane Road
as part of their mileage and use the facilities in the building. Mr. Blose will
contact them.
10. The Tennis Program is in place
Blose will pick up the benches from Mr. Petro.
bulletin board needs to be put up.
with Jane Heiss Director. Mr.
He also mentioned that the
CHELSEA PLAYGROUND
Mrs. Schmalz mentioned that Barbara Montross, Director of the Chelsea
Summer Playground, requested a phone be installed for emergency purposes. We
will check the cost for various types of lines and possibly a pay phone.
She mentioned that there is a cupboard at the school house which the
Fire Company Commissioners said could be fixed with shelves and a door for our
supplies. Mr. Maurer suggested Bill or George Hammond be contacted to do the
work. All were in favor of contacting Mr. Hammond and it was suggested that
Barbara Montross get with him since she knows what is required.
MARTZ FIELD
Terry Glass has said he will lock and unlock the field house. The
playground personnel will put up and take down the flag each day.
Mrs. Meyer of Long Court called and asked that another post be
put in by the easement to deter cars from crossing through.
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May 31, 1984
SCHLATHAUS SIGNS
Mr. Maurer mentioned that the signs at the above Park have to be
moved because of the road construction. He also mentioned that the new rails
and letters are ready at Hughes Signs and that they are all paid for. Mr.
Blose will pick them up.
DoeRS
Mrs. Schmalz asked about the new doors for Robinson and Martz Fields.
Mr. Maurer said ne needs to get someone to put them on. Mr. Blose volunteered
to contact someone to do the work. Mrs. Schmalz asked to be notified when it
is done so she can arrange to have the burglar alarm re-wired. Mr. Maurer
mentioned that the locks on Martz have been broken and replaced a number of
times this Spring.
SENIOR CITIZEN TRIPS
There was a discussion regarding Senior Citizen Trips. It was mentioned
that the Seniors organize the trips and we supply the transportation. Mr. Blose
and Mr. Mastroianni will get with Charlie New and Becky Greco and follow up.
LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Wood said that Little League lost its contact at Fairchild for the
barrels for the fields but Mr. Wood is still trying other avenues. Mr. Maurer
mentioned that Texaco has a $20. deposit on their barrels.
He also mentioned that Martz Field is being cut regularly but there
is a lot of poison ivy and weeds along the fence. Mr. Wood will get some kids
to take care of the weeds but Mr. Maurer mentioned that Bud Cole has to apply
the weed killer.
Mr. Wood asked Mr. Maurer why R-4 was not being mowed and was told
it was too wet.
BARN
Mr. Presti made a motion that we go forth with the first phase of the
barn which is to put on a new roof, seal windows, install new sub floor upstairs
and do basic electric. Those in favor were Mr. Presti, Mr. Mastroianni, Mrs.
Schmalz and Mr. Wood. Mr. Maurer was against and Mr. Stoller abstained. The
Commission voted 4 to 1 to go ahead with the project.
ADULT SOCCER
Mrs. Schmalz mentioned that the Adult "Seniors" Soccer program started
May 24th at the Junior High and at Ketcham. There are 12 teams age 17 and up.
They pay all their own expenses.
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May 31, 1984
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SOCCER
Mr. Stoller mentioned some of the problems facing a soccer program in
Wappinger. They are as follows:
1. Facilities (fields)
2. An organization to put together a league.
3. Signing up of children - since a lot of Wappinger children
are now playing in Poughkeepsie, East Fishkill or LaGrange.
Mr. Stoller will be i~harge of looking into getting some program
for this fall.
BASKETBALL COURT
Two bids were received for the repaving of the basketball courts at
Martz Field and Chelsea Playground. They were from N. Y. Tennis and J. W.
Smith. After reviewing these bids, the Commission felt there wasn't enough
information to make an appropriate decision. Mr. Wood made a motion that the
Engineer to the Town be asked to make up specs to be sent to various contractors.
Mr. Mastroianni seconded the motion all were in favor.
CHELSEA BOAT RAMP
Mr. Maurer mentioned that he had received a call from Heritage regarding
the application for funds and that he thought the blacktop could be done for
$6,000. using Town Equipment and Town Employees. As soon as the blacktop is
done the dock will be put in.
WATERSEDGE SECTION I
WATERSEDGE SECTION II
RIVERWOOD ESTATES SECTION I
RIVERWOOD ESTATES SECTION II
After reviewing the revised subdivision maps and based on our field
trip, the Commission voted to take money in lieu of land but would consider this
further if flat land were 'available.
HERRINGTON HILLS SUBDIVISION
After reviewing the subdivision map, it was decided to call Barger's
Office and arrange a field trip for Thursday June 7th at 6:00 p.m. Since we
aren't sure where it is , we will meet at Martz Field and go to Herrington Hills
from there.
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May 31, 1984
PORTCO APTS.
The Commission reviewed the map of the above and was not sure what
our involvement was since apartment complexes usually have their own recreation.
It was recommended that the Planning Board be questioned about this.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded
by Mr. Mastroianni.
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Secretary
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
R.ECR.EATION COMMISSION
MILL STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS. N. Y. 12690
May 10, 1984
At our last meeting we did not have a quorum.
Our next meeting will be held on May 31, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
Peggy Roe
Secretary