1989-07-13
AGENDA
RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 13, 1989
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PRESENT:
APPROVE MINUTES - June 15, 1989
APPROVED:
SECONDED:
CORRECTI~NS:
CORRESPONDENCE
LETTER FROM PHILIP FOX - Re: Boots and Bows
REPORTS:
B.R.
N.D.
E.K.
H.J.M.
J.M.
D.R.
B.W.
J.V.
R.J.H.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Lands of Yanitelli - 18 Lots Smithtown Road
MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREATION COMMISSION
MILL STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS. N. Y. 12590
RECREATION MINUTES
JULY 13, 1989
NEXT MEETING AUGUST 10, 1989 at SCHIATHAUS-
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation
Commission was held July 13, 1989 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town
of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. with the following
persons present: Ralph J. Holt, Chairman, Bernie Reimer, Director, Commission
Members Bill Wood, Donald Rider, Nancy Drennan, Joseph Mastroianni and Maintenance
Supervisor John Vorndran.
Mr. Holt mentioned that letters have been sent to the Town Board
regarding the work at Castle Point and the horseshoe and boccie courts. A letter
has been forwarded to them requesting that the $2,000. grant received for the
swim program from the Dutchess County Youth Bureau be given to the recreation
commission budget instead to deposited in the General Fund.
A letter was received from Philip Fox of Boots and Bows
requesting that we again sponsor them for the coming year. It was agreed that
we would do this and Mr. Reimer was given permission to sign and forward the
application to the Van Wyck School for use of their facilities.
DIRECTOR · S REPORT
Mr. Reimer commented on the excellent group of counselors and
directors we have this year. They have really handled themselves very well with
all the problems we have had these first few weeks of the program. The pool has
been our biggest problem and Richard Jones has been a great help in complying
with the Board of Health requirements. The inspectors have been at the pool a
couple of times and have visited each of the playgrounds. They have told us that
we have to comply with rules for a day camp instead of a playground and have
told us that we have a very sound program but the paper work must be made up for
a day camp. After visiting the playgrounds they were quite pleased and cited
only 2 problems. The first'belng that a "Hazardous Area" sign be placed at Quiet
Acres because of the Creek and the second that the spray we are using under the
swings should not be used in that area.
The counselor conference held in Middletown the first week of
camp was excellent and we hope to attend again next year. All counselors were
very pleased with the information received.
So far the numbers at the playgrounds are as follows:
Chelsea & Quiet Acres Approx. 50 registered with average daily attendance 30-35
Hughsonville - Approx. 140 registered with average daily attendance 70-80
(an additional counselor had to be hired)
Martz Field - Approx. 150 registered with average daily attendance 80
Spook Hill - Approx. 200 registered with average daily attendance 80
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July 13, 1989
This past week we had an excellent show at Schlathaus for
all the playgrounds. About 300 children attended the Jennifer Dreaper show.
All the children enjoyed the show and gennifer had them all involved singing
and dancing.
The Wednesday night concerts have been rained out so far
although both groups are booked again inthe season.
The Tennis Clinics are underway with Tom Gialanella as Director.
Mrs. Drennan mentioned that she was pleased with his work. Mr. Reimer mentioned
that the new tennis posts have been delivered. After a discussion on whether
to close the courts for a couple of weeks to replace the posts, it was decided that
since it is such a prime time that we round off (quick patch) the present posts to
tie us over until September. At that time we will close the courts and replace the
posts all at .once.. Mr. Vorndran will try and patch them early some morning.
After talking to the Seniors about the Senior Citizen Swim, we
had no positive response. Mr. Mastroianni suggested that we did not give them
enough information and therefore it was decided that Mr. Reimer put an article
in the paper stating that the swim would be from 4-6 two days a week and that
they must provide their own transportation. After it has been in the paper
we will see what kind of response we receive and go from there.
!OFTBALL
Since the Spring was such a wet one the softball league is way
behind in their games and Mrs. Drennan requested an additional field. It was
suggested that they use both fields at Rockingham.
SENIOR CITIZEN
Mr. Mastroianni reported that the trip to West Point on
July 11th went well. The next trip is scheduled for October.
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Mr. Rider asked Mr. Vorndran when the fill will be placed at
Rockingham and was told in the next couple of weeks.
He also noted that Mr. Masci wrote a letter of thanks for
support in the Southern Dutchess News.
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July 13, 1989
SCHLATHAUS
Plans still have to be made for the house at the Park and
quotes still have to be obtained for the septic and drainage. It was also
suggested that we might think about putting a split rail fence around the
Park as there was some concern that some child might run into the road. We
would leave gates for parking and entry into the Park. We will be painting the
stage soon. The sides will be white with the back another color to decrease
the glare. It was suggested possibly a blue/gray.
TENNIS COURTS
Mr. Wood mentioned that we should start thinking about replacing
the lights at the court with mercury or quartz lights. Maybe do a couple a year.
Mr. Vorndran will get Chris Bar to fix the lights right now and to check the
timer.
BARN
It was suggested that a sign be ordered for the Barn "Town of
Wappinger Recreation". This could be obtained from Hughes Signs.
ROB INSON LANE
We will need more dirt at Robinson Lane next year. Mr. Holt
mentioned that the construction on the R-2 Field will take place after the season
is over.
Mr. Holt commended the maintenance crew for the excellent job
they have done this Spring especially with all the bad weather we have had.
They have done a great job keeping up the parks in such adverse weather.
It was suggested that we send one of our maintenance men to
Dutchess Commu~ity College to be certified in spraying. It was brought to our
attention that there is a new formula which might help with the tick problem
as well as the mosquitoes. We will look into this.
LANDS OF YANITELLI - Smi thtown Road.
After reviewing the above subdivision plat, it was suggested
that we take money in leiu of land.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 on a motion by Mr. Wood
seconded by Mr. Mastroianni.
Peggy Roe
Secretary
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BILLS PAID DURING JOLY 1989
Dan Zag Royal Auto Parts
Herb Muller
East Fishkill Railroad
H. B. Office Machines
East Fishkill Railroad Tie
Urey Hardware
Richard Jones
Guardian Trailer
A-I Portable Toilets
Armstong Electric
East Fishkill Railroad Tie
Guardian Trailer Rentals
John Ossenkop & Son, Inc.
Lawrence Farms
R. G. H. Construction
Royal Carting Service
Wappingers Central School
Windsor Building Supplies Co., Inc.
Milton Alley Agway
Zoober Pools
Southern Dutchess News
Watkins Press
Caldor
Caldor
E.M.S. Associates
Caldor
Zoober Pools, Inc.
Gemini Pools
Swimking Pools & Spas
Amy S lac in
Caldor
Richard Jones
H.13. rn Ac.. h I t\es.
Anaconda Kaye, Inc.
27.84
120.00
173.84
81. 05
198.51
190.84
66.55
219.97
475.00
188.36
197.73
100.00
202.04
293.52
300.00
120.00
210.43
459.20
396.95
48.20
756.00
24.50
47.31
47.53
35.50
70.25
158.62
482.00
58.44
75.43
18.63
8.85
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19.92
39.63
411.22
369.69
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315.78
462.00
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225.00
750.00
700.00
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Leprechaun Lines
Richard Greenup
Jennifer Dreaper
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Switch In Time
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R. G. H. Construction
N.& S. Supply
John Ossenkop
Chris Bar Electric
935.00
740.80
139.54
1,196.95