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1985-05-09 AGENDA RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING 5/9/85 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: APPROVED MINUTES April 17, 1985 Corrections: Approved: CORRESPONDENCE - Letter from James Klein re: Spook Hill j ,// Heritage Task Force Application REPORTS - H. J. M. R.B. J.M. F.P. H.S. M. S. E. K. B.W. OLD BUSINESS - Vorndran RentJ Boat Ramp--- Band She 11- Spook Hi11_ Right of Way at Ye 01de Apple Orchard./ Lights on Basketball Court NEW BUSINESS - Painting of recreation buildings MEETING ADJOURNED ., Seconded: .' , d TOWN OF WAPPINGER - RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 9, 1985 MINUTES NEXT MEETING JUNE 1~,1985 at 8:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held May 9, 1985 at Town Hall, Village of WappingersFa11s, County of Dutchess New York. Mr. Maurer opened the meeting at 8:10 with the following persons present: Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman, Robert Blose, Director, Commission Members Ellen Korz, Joseph Mastroianni, Frank Presti, Mary Schmalz, and Bill Wood. Herb Stoller arrived at 8:40 p.m. The minutes of the April 17, 1984 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Presti seconded by Mr. Mastroianni. Mr. Maurer reported that he had spoken with James Klein regarding the Spook Hill Recreation Area. It was mentioned that the boccie court could prove to be a problem of upkeep because of the type of surface. After a discussion all members were in favor of replacing the boccie court with a 12 x 16 storage shed and making the parking lot 1/2 the size. Mr. Maurer also mentioned that there were some problems getting concrete tables and that fiberglass tables would be set in concrete instead. Mr. Blose reported that a study of the Hughsonvi11e program showed that 1/2 of the children attending come from the east side of Route 9. A suggestion was made and approved that the Hughsonvi11e Playground go swimming the first two weeks of playground and then move to the Spook Hill Area if the site is ready as projected. Mr. Blose also reported that he has been working on several trips for the playgrounds. He hopes to have 5 or 6 trips to Splashdown this year and several bowling trips. He mentioned that fliers will go home from the schools with information on the playgrounds. Mr. Incoronato came into the meeting and questioned the equipment for Fleetwood and the flagpole for Castle Point. He was told that Paul Labienec of Miracle Recreation Equipment had called and that the new Playground equipment is in for Fleetwood and the Flagpole has been ordered for Castle Point. Mr. Blose reported that he was unable to get to Mi11brook to the meeting on Summer Camp Regulations but he has spoken to Bill Green from East Fishki11 Recreation. Both agreed that what we have is a Summer Playground Program and that we don't want to be classified as a camp. If it is a camp there are rigid rules and we don't want to get into that. " " Minutes Page 2 May 9, 1985 Mrs. Ballard came into the meeting to check on our recommendations for Spook Hill and was told of our decisions. Mrs. Paino stopped in to mention that she had received a number of complaints from women requesting some type of privacy barrier be placed in front of the Ladies Room at Robinson Lane. Mr. Presti and Mr. Blose will look into an L-shaped barracade. Mr. Blose is still working on concert dates. SCHLATHAUS PARK Mr. Mastroianni, Mr. Presti and Mr. Maurer met with Mr. Fiore on the 6th of May. They discussed the needs and requirements for a band shell at the platform at Sch1athaus. They are still trying to get some designs together. Mrs. Schmalz suggested that they look at the A-Frame structure at Freedom Park. Mr. Fiore will also check on some designs. SENIOR CITIZENS Mr. Mastroianni reported that next Tuesday the Senior Citizens are planning to go on a trip to Mohonk. He also received a notice from the Office of the Aging stating that several bowling lanes are offering free bowling to Senior Citizens the week of May 6th. He also received a letter from the State regarding reimbursement of money for Bus Trips. After some investigation, he found out that we do not get reimbursed. It was just outlining the rules which we already follow. FLEETWOOD Mr. Mastroianni asked what additional plans are for the Fleetwood Playground after the swings are installed. Mr. Blose suggested a bulldozer to level the ground but Mr. Maurer suggested that a survey be done to determine our exact boundaries. MARTZ FIELD Mrs. Schmalz reported that she had painted the dugouts at Martz and that Kira would be coming to put the finishing touches on the murals. The blocks also have been replaced. She also reported that when Silvestri was there to check out the lights on the basketball court she asked if one light could be installed so that it would shine toward the dugouts and building. She mentioned that the tennis light box is broken and needs to be fixed again. Mrs. Schmalz was concerned about the new doors on the building at Martz Field being installed so that the alarm could be finished. Minutes Page 3 May 9, 1985 Mrs. Schmalz mentioned that she attended a Countywide Senior Citizen program sponsored by the Putnam County Office of the Aging. Discussion was held regarding medicare, etc. She found it very informative. SWIM STUDY Mr. Stoller asked if names were obtained at the meeting in Monticello for a swim study. Mr. Maurer said he has some names and will contact people to set up a meeting. CHELSEA BOAT RAMP Mr. Wood, Mr. Presti and Mr. Maurer are working on the dock which will be put in at Chelsea. SCHLATHAUS PARK After a discussion it was suggested that prices be obtained for the band shell and a new fence between Diesing's property and the Recreation Area. Once the prices are obtained we should ask the Town Board to use the money which is in the Schlathaus Fund set up for improvements to the Park. BASKETBALL LIGHTS Silvestri is scheduled to do the basketball lights this week. It was suggested that he also check on the Tennis Lights and see about attaching the electric light on the Flag Pole at Schlathaus so the dead tree could be removed. PAINTING OF RECREATION BUILDINGS A suggestion was made to paint all recreation buildings the same color to make upkeep easier. By doing this the murals at Martz would be removed. A discussion took place regarding the pros and cons and it was suggested that at the next meeting a maintenance plan be implemented. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Mr. Stoller suggested that some type of youth activities be held for teenagers during the summer. Mr. Stoller, Mrs. Korz and Mr. Blose will work on this. BARN Mr. Presti mentioned that a proposal be brought forth on the barn. In its present state it poses a serious problem and is a potential hazard. We will discuss this at the next meeting. -," Minutes Page 4 May 9, 1985 Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Presti. @--'>~~ ~ oe-_ Peggy Roe Secretary NOTE: This was the first meeting in about 10 years that a whole Commission was present including Chairman, Director and Secretary. A-7110.1 A-7110.4 A-7140.1 A-7140.1 . BILLS PAIn IN APRIL Norma Gallinger Norma Gallinger 100.00 100.00 Norma Gallinger Norma Gallinger K-Mart B. & K. Auto Supply Urey Hardware Agway Petroleum N. & S. Supply 14.02 225.00 60.76 70.40 105.57 219.65 260.52 Gianna Pou1iuos 75.00 Letterii Sport Goods Brighton Steel 240.75 230.40