1986-09-11
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RECREATION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 11, 1986
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PRESENT
APPROVE MINUTES August 6, 1986
Approved:
Seconded:
Corrections
CORRESPONDANCE - Letter from Chelsea Fire Co. Re: Brush along fence on North Side.
Letter from Irene Paino to Jennifer Van Tuyl
Re: Senior Citizens Exercise Program
Letter from Irene Paino Re: Zoning Administrators Request for
storage site for abandoned cars.
BUDGET 1987
1. Maintenance Fieldstone Farms Road
REPORTS:
R.H.
R.B.
N.D.
E.K.
H.J.M.
J.M.
H. S.
B.W.
OLD BUSINESS
Chelsea Boat Ramp -
Price Per Lot in new
Quiet Acres Building
Swim Program
Bid from B. & D.
subdivisions
NEW BUSINESS - Christmas Party
Set a permanent meeting night.
MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREATION COMMISSION
MILL STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS. N. Y. 12590
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1986
NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 9. 1986 at 7:30 P.M.
The September 11, 1986 meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation
r.ommission was held at Town Hall, 20 Midd1ebush Road, Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. with the following
persons present: Ralph Holt, Chairman and Commission Members Hugh J. Maurer,
Joseph Mastroianni, Bill Wood and Ellen Korz. Robert Blose and Nancy Drennan
arrived at 8:15.
The minutes of the August 6, 1986 meeting were approved on a motion
by Joseph Mastroianni seconded by Bill Wood. All were in favor.
The following letter was received from the Chelsea Fire District:
Dear Sir:
When you attended our meeting in June 1986, you assured us that certain matters
wrong at the School would be taken care of. We are pleased to report tha t you have
kept your word for the most part. However, the fence on the north side of the
playground has not been cleared of brush and weeds. This creates a hazard for the
children as well as for traffic. We would approciate your taking care of this
matter as soon as possible. Thank you.
Board of Fir.e Commissioners
Chelsea Fire District
John G. Todd, Secretary
Mr. Holt mentioned that he has spoken to John Vorndran about
clearing out the area. It was mentioned that this is not Town Property but
Mr. Maurer said we have previously cleared it because it causes a site vision
problem.
A letter was received from Supervisor Paino requesting a recreation
site for the use as a holding area for the storage of abandoned cars picked up
by Hans Gunderud, Town Zoning Administrator. The Recreation Commission felt
that none of the ttecreation areas are suitable for this purpose and requested
that a memo so stating be sent to the Supervisor.
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Recreation Minutes
Page 2
September 11, 1986
CHELSEA BOAT RAMP
One bid was received for the construction of the ramp at the
above site. Since it was over the allotted amount for informal bids, it was
requested that we go out for formal bids next week. Mr. Wood will be glad to meet
with the Engineer to the Town Jay paggi to discuss the matter.
CASTLE POINT
Since the landfill site is now almost to capacity, Mr. Holt and
Mr. Maurer will make a field trip with Mr. Croshier, Superintendent of Highways
to see now to layout the area to see how much more fill we can use.
RECREATION MAP
Mrs. Drennan mentioned that she thought a map showing the recreation
areas should be drawn up and that we should contact Jay Paggi Engineer to the
Town to do this map. She felt it~ould show a detailed map of location (streets
nearby) and facilities available. The secretary will contact Mr. Paggi regarding
this project.
SPOOK HILL RECREATION AREA
It was noted that the Spook Hill Recreation Area needs to be re-
graded and it was the feeling of the Commission that this Fall would be an
appropriate time for this project. Mr. Maurer suggested that a letter be
forwarded to James Klein stating that it was the understanding of Mr. Maurer
and other Town personnel that he would re-grade the area. At the time of the
opening of this Playground in 1985, there wasn't enough time to properly grade
the area. It was also decided to mention in the letter that the electric at the
site still has not been hooked up despite many calls to his office and to the
N.Y.S. Electrical Inspector. A copy of this letter should be sent to the
Planning Board.
FIELDSTONE BOULEVARD
For several months the Recreation Commission has been mowing the
median at the above. Since this is not a recreation site we don't understand
why this should fall under the area of recreation. It was our understanding that
we were initially requested to mow it for a one-time help out situation. It
was suggested that a letter be forwarded to Mrs. Paino stating that we don't
feel it is recreation's responsibility and that we are not putting any funds
in our 1987 budget. We request this responsibility be assigned to someone else.
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Recreation Minutes
Page 3
September 11, 1986
EAST FISHKILL RECREATION AREA
Mr. Holt mentioned that he had received calls and is meeting with
Patrick Manning regarding a 30 acre recreation park. Mr. Manning suggested maybe
Town of Wappinger and Town of Fishkill would share in it. Mr. Holt will be
discussing this with Mr. Manning and if he feels we can gain from the situation
will invite him to a meeting.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Mr. Blose reported that the winter programs are set up. He already
has a written committment from the Junior High and a verbal one from Myers.
Programs scheduled to date are Volleyball on Mondays and Open basketball on
Wednesday at the Junior High. Volleyball and Exercise on Monday, Aerobics
on Wednesday, and Volleyball on Friday all at Myers.
The Schlathaus Race is scheduled for October 4th. The medals have
been ordered. Pumpkins and cider will be ordered from Diesings. It was requested
that a porta-john be delivered for that weekend.
Mr. Blose reported that the playground reports are in and that the
supplies have been stored at Schlathaus.
The Junior High facilities have been requested for boys and girls
gymnastics and basketball which will start in January.
TENNIS COURTS
Mr. Blose reported that the lights at the courts are on at all
hours and that someone must be tampering with the electric box and timer. He
suggested that the box be place somewhere else or a fence be placed around it.
It was decided that a fence be placed around it and that Mr. Maurer call A-I
to see if they will install it.
MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Mrs. Drennan reported that the Men's Softball league was very
successful with 9 teams playing.
QUIET ACRES
Mrs. Korz mentioned that fliers were given out in Quiet Acres
asking for pros and cons regarding the proposed building at the top of the hill.
Of the comments returned only one was negative.
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Recreation Minutes
Page 4
September 11, 1986
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that he ha.d met with several service
clubs regarding the Christmas Party and most were willing to help. It was
suggested that a letter be sent out "To Whom It May Concern" seeking support
of the local merchants for candy, cookies etc. for our party. Mrs. Korz will
take the fliers around to area merchants.
It was decided to see if we could find someone who would be able
to make a Santa Suit. Mrs. Korz will look into this. She was also asked if
she would chair the food served at the Party.
BARN
An estimate was received to take down the building and it was decided that
we should discuss this further at our meeting. It was noted that the roof is in
bad shape and that what we really need is a workable garage. Mr.Holt noted that
it has been 5 years and nothing has been done. He felt we must take a stand and
either fix it or tear it down.
SENIOR EXERCISE
Mr. Mastroianni questioned the Senior Exercise Program and couldn't
understand what the hold up was concerning the program. It was decided to send
a note to Jennifer Van Tuyl mentioning that we are anxious to get the program
started as there have been many requests from the Seniors.
MEETING ROOM
Since the Senior Citizen Room and Town Meeting Room are not available
for our meeting on the second Thursday of the month, it was decided to write
a letter to the Supervisor requesting the use of the Highway Room for Recreation
purposes.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded by
Mr. Mastroianni.
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Peggy Roe
Secretary
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Sch1athaus Park
Parkland Trust
BILLS PAID DURING AUGUST
Norma Gallinger
100.00
Highway Account
Witchey Gas & Service
Boye Galioto
Hudson Valley Building
A-I Portable Toilets
N. & S. Supply Co.
Urey Hardware
438.57
150.00
270.00
1,453.05
210.00
8.78
253.28
Urey Hardware
Amy Slacin
43.98
46.61
48.51
33.20
46.40
481.03
1,500.00
438.00
.18.40
17.30
76.45
U. S. Games
Deer Hill Conference Center
Southern Dutchess News
Amy Slacin
Amy Russell
Roberts Boice
S. & S. Arts & Crafts
S. & S. Arts & Crafts
Hobby Hut
Hobby Hut
Evergreen Chapter Sweet Ade1ines
Dutchess Community College
180.07
425.23
6.48
'6.48
200.00
600.00
Miron Lumber
540.22
DeCar Fence Contracting Co.
Corbin Excavating
1,500.00
2,135.00