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1987-02-12 AGENDA RECREATION MEETING February 12, 1987 Call Meeting to Order Present: Dennis Lasowski, Comptroller Re: Purchasing System and Special Funds Approve Minutes: January 15, 1987 Corrections: Approved: Seconded Correspondence: 1. Letter from Norma Gallinger 2. Letter from Central Hudson re: guy wire covers or protectors 3. Letter from James A. Klein re: Spook Hill 4. Letter from Dutchess Girls Softball Club re: request for fields 5. Information re: 47th NYSRPS Conference at Kutchers Country Club Reports: H. J. M. J.M. E.K. N.D. H. S. B.W. R.H. Old Business 1. 2. 3. Light on Flag Pole at Castle Point Field 5-Year Plan Swim Program New Business 1. Stoneridge Subdivision - 22 Lots Ketchamtown Road - - ~" ~:--- ... -0 , o~~':':(~ ,~~"""~",~.,,,.," - .,l;\.J'\. j /<lI "'," " ., ':';" o " . ," ~~-,. I- ,', ,\ ~ ~'I' o ';~'lI"- /~. ~" \~- ,/~.! C'~,~~ ~~ss cO~ TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION MILL STREET WAPPINGERS FALLS. N. Y. 12590 MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 1987 NEXT MEETING MARCH 12, 1987 AT 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held February 12, 1987 at Town Hall, 20 Midd1ebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. Mr. Holt opened the meeting at 7:40 P.M. with the following persons present: Ralph Holt, Chairman, and Commission Members Ellen Korz, Hugh J. Maurer, Joseph Mastroianni, and Bill Wood. Nancy Drennan arrived at 8:00 P.M. The minutes of the January 15, 1987 meeting were approved on a motion by Bill Wood seconded by Joseph Mastroianni with all in favor. CORRESPONDANCE A letter was received from Norma Gallinger advising the Commission that she would be unable to maintain the Robinson Lane Recreation Park this year due to personal family reasons and other committments. It was suggested that Mr. Wood contact Mr. Fisher, President of Little League regarding this and see if there might be someone in Little League who would want to do this job. A letter will be sent explaining the duties. A letter was received from Stephen E. Conklin, Resident Customer Relations Manager of Central Hudson regarding the installation of standard yellow guy wire protectors. It was suggested that we ask Mr. Vorndran to see if we need any of these in our parks. The following letter was received from James A. Klein regarding our letter to him of January 20th on Spook Hill Park: "With reference to your letter of January 20, 1987, I discussed this matter with Mrs. Paino after I received your first letter and thought that she had discussed it with you. I originally agreed with the Town Planning Board to do certain recreation work. As it turned out there was a considerable additional amount of fill and site work needed to complete this job. We also built an additional storage building that was not called for and put in numerous paths through the woods. When we completed the project, I had suggested to the previous supervisor that we do not seed until after the summer of that year. However, he insisted on having the entire project completed, seeded and landscaped in May which we did. ~"" Recreation Minutes Page 2 February 12, 1987 When we completed the final landscaping the job was checked by the Town Engineer for completion. Shortly thereafter the summer activities started with numerous children and as I predicted a good deal of the grass did not grow. My feeling is, we did a considerable amount more than was called for in our original agreement and we acted in good faith and gave the Town a first class recreation area. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please call me at the above number. " Very truly yours, James A. Klein It was suggested that we do not go back to Mr. Klein for the additional work to be done. A letter was received from "Dutchess Debs" Girls Fastpitch Softball Club requesting fields. It was decided to send a note to them offering theuuse of the Castle Point Field and invite them to inspect the site to see if it would take care of some of their field requirements. Since Mr. Lasowski was unable to attend tonights meeting, it was suggested that we invite him to the March meeting. ROBINSON LANE FENCING Mr. Maurer mentioned that all the fencing projects were completed. Mr. Wood said that he had been out there and that the fence between the girls senior league and instructional fields were not finished. There was a question as to whether this was in the original request. It was suggested that the original request letter be verified and if this was not in the original request that the bill be submitted for payment and a snow fence would be placed there for this year. SENIOR CITIZENS Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that a Senior Trip is scheduled for March 19th to Pomona. He also said that a trip is being planned for Albany later in the Spring. Mr. Mastroianni will advertise in the paper. COOKE FOUNDATION RECREATION AREA Mrs. Korz and Mrs. Drennan attended a meeting on February 3rd regarding the Cooke Foundation. They mentioned that Phase 1 of the project would cost $2.5 million and would include a 20-1ane pool. Empire Pool has already donated labor for the project. Also included will be a Senior Citizen Room and Teen Center. The area for this project has been changed from Old Hopewell Road to 51 or 52 acres between John Jay and Brinckerhoff. 26 acres will be used to develop .5 .. Recreation Minutes Page 3 February 12, 1987 the park and the rest will be sold. They mentioned that some discussion was held regarding fund raising and Mary Damn was in charge. There also was a discussion regarding the charge for membership which is suppose to be less than All Sport. After reviewing this information it was decided that we invite Patrick Manning to attend our March meeting and find out just what his ideas and plans are and how the Town would be involved if the decision was made to join the project. LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Wood mentioned that the roof onpR-2 was not fixed yet and that it must be done as soon as the weather permits. 0 ening day of the ball season is April 25th. A letter has been received from Terry Fisher, President of Little League requesting the field requirements for the 1987 baseball and softball programs from March 1st to August 31st. After reviewing the request it was decided that Rockingham would not be available after May 7th. Mr. Wood will send a letter stating what fields will be available. Mr. Wood suggested that we buy several picnic tables - 5 or 6 for Robinson Lane, 1 for Martz, 2 for Spook Hill. Mr. Maurer suggested we wait until after the Conference at Kutchers and maybe some ideas can be obtained from the displays. A drawing was received from: Little League for fencing around the batters box. After reviewing the drawings we were confused and could not see the advantage to this proposal. Mr. Wood will contact Mr. Fisher and let him know that we are unable to agree with this proposal. SPOOK HILL Mr. Holt said that the rest rooms for the above park must be started soon in order to be finished for this year's Playground. He asked Mr. Maurer to help get specs ready. It was suggested by Mrs. Drennan that a large "slop" sink be installed to help with clean up from arts and crafts projects. CHELSEA BOAT RAMP It is hoped that approval will be given at the Town Board's March 2nd meeting to go to bid on the ramp at Chelsea. We want it installed by May.15th. 1 ~ Recreation Minutes Page 4 February 12, 1987 CHAIRMAN" S REPORT Mr. Holt met with Supervisor Paino and Councilman Reis regarding the appointment of John Vorndran as Maintenance Supervisor and Bernard Reimer as Recreation Director. It is his indication that the Two appointments will be made at the March 2nd Town Board Meeting. He also spoke to them regarding the increase of "money in lieu of land" for new purchases fromthe present $500.00 to $800.00. It was indicated that this proposal will be voted upon at the March 2nd Town Board Meeting. SKATING RINK The weather has not really been condusive for ice skating so far this winter. It is hoped that the Fire Company could again try and fill it and try to do it in stages with a little at a time. Mr. Holt reminded the members that an inventory will be kept of all tools over $50.00. Mr. Vorndran will paint a number on them. Mr. Goeff Clausen's name was given to Mr. Holt as a possible plumber for the parks. Mr. Holt went over the 5-year plan and distributed sample sheets on how the information should be presented to make it easier to put together. STONE-RIDGE SUB-DIVISION - 22 Lots Ketchamtown Road After reviewing the above Sub-division map, the Commission requested that a field trip be arranged. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. on a motion by Bill Wood seconded by Ellen Korz. ()~G2, &<-- Peggy Roe Secretary . - .. BILLS PAID FROM JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 1987 ENCUMBRANCES A-1 Fence Company A-1 Fence Company B & K Autp Supply Bell Herring Ca1dor Cathy Yacove11i James Hughes Laura Combes Poughkeepsie Journal Taylor Rental Town of Wappinger Highway Wappinger & Southern Dutchess News Town of Wappinger Little League 2,337.00 550.00 42.95 68.67 9.00 40.00 144.00 144.00 40.80 52.63 279.91 118.50 1 , 064 . 11 1987 BUDGET 00-06-7110.4 Agway Petroleum Urey Hardware Urey Hardware 162.14 84.85 93.00 00-06-7140.1 Cathy Yacove11i Cathy Yacove11i Giannina Pou1ios' 140.00 40.00 75.00 SCHLATHAUS FUND John W. Vorndran 157.88