1991-10-17
AGENDA
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 1991
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT:
APPROVE MINUTES - September 19, 1991
CORRECTIONS
APPROVED
SECONDED
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from Fred Dahl V.P. Pop Warner - Thanks for use of Robinson Lane
2. Letter from Fred Dahl V.P. Pop Warner - Re: Airport Business Center
3. Letter John H. Estes - Re: Senior Citizen Bowling League
4. Fee Schedule for Use of School Facilities
REPORTS:
K.D.
B.R.
T.F.
E.K.
J.M.
H.J.M.
S.M.
D.R.
J.V.
R.J.H.
OLD BUSINESS - Halloween Party
NEW BUSINESS -
MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING
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MINUTES
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 1991
NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1991
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
was held October 17, 1991 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J.
Holt. Others present were: Recreation Director Bernie Reimer, Senior Citizen
Director Kathi DeLisa, Commission Members Terry Fisher, Joseph Mastroianni,
Stephen Miller, Donald Rider and Maintenance Supervisor John Vorndran.
The minutes of the September 19, 1991 meeting were approved on
a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Fisher.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Fred Dahl, Vice President of Pop
Warner Football thanking the Town for the use of Robinson Lane Recreation
Area for their practices.
A second letter was received from Mr. Dahl regarding the newspaper
article on the donation of the 10 acres of land to the Town by Frank Buyokowski.
He requested that the Pop Warner Assoc. have an opportunity to develop a portion
of this area as one or more football fields. Mr. Holt mentioned that he believed
that the deed will be written "for soccer only". The Commission felt that
the deed shouldn't be so restricted and should be "for recreation purposes".
We do have to look for help for Pop Warner but Airport Park is out of the
question and at present we don't know what we could do for them. Mr. Holt
will answer this letter.
A letter was received from John Estes requesting financial support
for Town of Wappinger members of the Senior Citizens Bowling League at Southern
Dutchess Bowl in Beacon. It was suggested that this request be turned over to
the Town Board for direction.
A memo was received from the School District setting out their
1991-1992 per hour fee schedule for Rental of School facilities. If you cost
everything out, we would pay close to $5,000. for use of their facilities.
Supervisor Smith indicated that we would have to charge the school for the use
of the tennis court~ fields, etc. Mr. Holt was told that a meeting would be
held with the School Administrators to see if we can work something out. Mr.
Holt indicated he would be happy to go with Mrs. Smith to the meeting. Mr.
Miller mentioned that because of the austerity budget, the School District
has a legal obligation to charge. He also indicated that a lot of municipalities
do it as a check exchange - paper wash. The School District doesn't want to be
the "bad guys" but because they are legally bound they have to charge.
Minutes
October 17, 1991
Page 2
A list of the Commission responsibilities was handed out. They
are as follows:
Terry Fisher - Spook Hill Rec. Area, Swimming, Picnic for
Summer Playground
Ellen Korz - Quiet Acres Rec. Area, Swimming, Halloween Party
Joseph Mastroianni - Fleetwood Rec. Area, Senior Citizens
Hugh J. Maurer - Chelsea Boat Ramp, Reese Park, Castle Point
Stephen Miller - Robinson Lane, Little League
Donald Rider - Martz Field, Soccer, Rockingham
Ralph Holt - Schlathaus Park
Bernie Reimer - Concerts, Summer Playground, Winter Programs,
Special Events.
LETTERS SENT DURING MONTH
1. Letter to James G. Sweeney referencing his letter re:
Spook Hill Recreation Area.
2. Letter to Brian McFarlane responding to his letter regarding
Spook Hill Recreation Area.
3. Letter to Rudolph Weber - Thanks for gift of rota-tiller and
other maintenance items.
4. Letter to Ann Buckley, Comptroller regarding information on
Parkland Trust Fund.
5. Letter to Town Board regarding transfer of funds for maintenance
salaries and folding chairs.
6. Letter to Sergeant James R. Gerard West Point regarding a
concert in February 1992.
7. Letter to Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector - Thanks for Senior
Fire Prevention Program.
B. Letter to New Hamburg Fire Co.#1 - Thanks for Senior Fire
Prevention Program.
9. Press release - Hudson Valley News and Southern Dutchess News
Regarding Senior Citizen Trip - Woodlock Pines, Pa. November 6th.
10. Press releases regarding Senior Citizen Craft Fair to
Poughkeepsie Journal, Southern Dutchess News, Hudson Valley News, Pennysaver,
WEOK, WKIP, 98 FAME, WGNY, WBNR.
SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT
Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the Senior Activities for
the month of September which is attached to these minutes. The following
items were discussed:
1. The Village had advertised a trip (a cruise up the Hudson
River). The newspapers, however, had a miss print and mentioned that the trip
was open to ALL Town of Wappinger Residents instead of Village Residents. Mr.
Lowney, Village Clerk, called us and requested that we pay for the Town
residents who had signed up and we said that we couldn't do that. The Village
did send a letter to all those Town residents who signed up for the trip
apologizing for the error and telling them that they would not be able to go.
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Minutes
October 17, 1991
Page 3
2. There are now 137 Seniors registered at the Center.
3. A Senior Column is being submitted to the Wappinger Weekly.
4. Mrs. DeLisa mentioned that Assemblyman Don McMillen had
stopped in at the center and discussed with her the need for more space and
possible State funding. Mr. McMillen felt very positive about this and Town
Comptroller Ann Buckley will obtain the necessary papers to apply. Mr. Holt
also asked why we couldn't apply for United Way funding for the program and
Mr. Miller mentioned that we might be able to ask for s specific cause.
5. Mrs. DeLisa mentioned that the Senior Craft Fair will be
held on October 25th from 10:00- 2:30 p.m.
6. The Halloween Party will be held at the Center on October
31st. Mr. Holt mentioned that he would contact Bill Verlin to see if he will
be Santa for the Seniors at their Christmas Party to be held either December
19th or 20th.
7. Carolyn B: Tiebout of Annandale Tours has offered to meet
with the Commission to give a proposal for trips for the Seniors.
8. Mrs. Waldron has mentioned that she will not be able to work
full time because of Social Security benefits. We definitely don't want to
loose her. Hopefully, we can get someone else part time to work with her
doing the crafts. If anyone has a nam~ please let Mrs. Roe know. Mrs. DeLisa
will contact the craft stores for possible names.
RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Reimer mentioned the following:
1. All programs at the Jr. High are on hold because of the
problems with the gym floor.
2. The programs at Myers - aerobics and volleyball are underway
and the Supervisor has signed the P.O. 's necessary for the school approval
for the programs until the end of December. He also mentioned that because
the school has to charge organizations who use the facilities that some groups
may not be using the school's facilities. If that is the case, Mr. Reimer
will see if we could transfer one of our Jr. High programs to Myers Corners.
3. He has contacted West POint about doing another concert and
they are scheduled to perform at R. C. Ketcham on February 28th. Approval
has been received from the school to use the auditorium but the cafeteria
is not available that date. It was decided to go ahead with that date and see
if we could use another room for the buffet after the concert. Mr. Fisher
was asked if he would work on getting prices for the buffet similiar to what
we had last year. The band will be the 55 piece concert band. Mr. Reimer is also
trying to obtain the Jazz Band for a summer concert.
Minutes
October 17, 1991
Page 4
ROBINSON LANE/ LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Miller mentioned that shelves have been built in the new
shed at the above Park and that we probably will be able to get the truck
body. Mr. Holt said that the bathrooms have been painted. Mr. John Ossenkop
is giving us a quote on replacing the pipes and fixtures to fix the restrooms
and the partitions have been ordered from N. & S. Supply. We are also looking
into getting blow dryers instead of using paper towels. Weather permitting
we will be moving some trees from Schlathaus and we will put them between Holt
Field and R-2. Mr. Holt mentioned that we will not be blacktopping the road
this year.
Mr. Miller mentioned that former little leaguer Jason Smith
passed away a few weeks ago after a long stay in the hospital. Jason was
also an active participant at the Quiet Acres Playground aspiring to be a
counselor. His father was also quite involved in the little league program.
It was suggested that the Commission do something for the family, send a
card or something along those lines. After a discussion, it was decided that
a mass card be sent with a short letter to personalize it.
Mr. Holt said that Dom Letterii told him that little league
has requested Williamsport to sponsor the regions for the 13 year olds and
to sponsor state championship for the senior league and the senior league
girls.
ROCKINGHAM/SOCCER
Mr. Rider asked about getting more marking chalk. Soccer has
indicated that they will need approximately 70 bags of chalk to line the fields
for the balance of the season. Mr. Vorndran said that he thought that there
might be a palet of chalk (approx. 60 bags) at Robinson Lane that could be
delivered to Rockingham. He also mentioned that he could scout out all of the
dugouts to see if he could find any more extra bags. It was stated that we
will not be purchasing any more marking chalk this year and that they would
have to do with what we have. A discussion took place regarding soccer using
paint to line the fields. It was finally decided that if they use the paint
that they would need at least a case each time and that it wouldn't be cheaper.
Mr. Vorndran mentioned that when he was upstate at a maintenance conference
that they mentioned that they use agriculture lime for marking fields. The
cost would be approximately $25. a ton versus $4.50 a 50 Ib bag for the marking
chalk. Mr. Rider questionad the use of the agriculture lime.
Mr. Holt mentioned that we don't have an answer yet from Supervisor
Smith regarding the water hookup for soccer at Rockingham.
At the soccer opening day ceremonies, there was talk by one of
the Councilpersons of filling in part of the pond at the above site thereby
enlarging the playing area. To date nothing further has been said regarding
this proposal. We object to filling in the whole pond.
Minutes
October 17, 1991
Page 5
Mr. Miller mentioned that he had spoken to Deputy Scofield
regarding the incident at Rockingham Park in August and was told that a
summons was issued by Judge Morse.
BOAT RAMP
A question was raised about taking the ramp and storing it at
the Castle Point Recreation Area instead of bringing it all the way to the
Barn. There was concern about it being vandalized at Castle Point so it was
decided to bring it to the Barn. Mr. Vorndran will work with the Highway
Department to co-ordinate the moving of the ramp.
SCHALTHAUS PARK
Mr. Vorndran mentioned that at Castle Point there is a nice
egg shaped rock which if moved to Schlathaus could be set in the ground and
lettered as a memorial to Mr. Schlathaus. Mr. Vorndran will see about moving
it. We have moved the dirt from Schlathaus to Castle Point. It was decided
that under the proposal received from the Engineer to the Town, that we would
need to truck in too much fill to adhere to his proposal. We will york rake
and seed the area. The water still has to be tested.
GAZEBO
We still need to finish the gazebo. A pole will be put in by
the entrance to the Town Hall and electric will be run in to the gazebo. Some
of the landscaping work has been done but we still have more to do so that the
Seniors can get into the gazebo with no step. We want to make it accessible to
everyone.
MARTZ FIELD
We have a water leak at Martz Field which needs to be fixed but
before we dig we need to know where the gas and electric lines run. Mrs. Roe
has checked the building department files and recreation files and has been
unable to come up with a plot plan/map. We will have to have Central Hudson
come and check it out before we dig.
We received an estimate of $2,855.00 to supply and install a
41 high galvanized chain link fence by the volleyball courts. Since the
money is in the A-7110.4 line we need to ask the Town Board's approval to
transfer the money to do this work. It was decided that we would ask the
Board to transfer enough money to do at least half of the fencing so the
volleyball courts are protected.
Minutes
October 17, 1991
Page 6
We are still going to try to install the wood on the furthest
tennis court. It will be 2 x 4's and plywood locked on to the poles which
are approximately 10 ft. wide. This will be done so that players could hit
the ball against the wood if they are waiting for a tennis partner. Similiar
one could be found in Fishkill.
SPOOK HILL
Mr. Vorndran will try and get the buildings at Martz Field and
Spook Hill painted this Fall. It was suggested that we try and get the girls
from Camp Beacon to paint the buildings at Robinson Lane.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The party is set for October 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Schlathaus
rain place will be Myers Corners School Cafeteria. Mrs. Korz has obtained
gifts from several merchants as follows:
Carvel - Coupon for 5 ghostly cones
Wendy's - 9 coupons for 1 free single hamburger
Roy Rogers - 7 coupons for free small french fries
10 coupons for free regular roast beef sandwich
38 coupons for free bacon cheeseburger
Pizza Hut - 50 coupons for. free personal pan pizza
Ben & Jerry's ~ 200 free cone certificates
McDonalds -
(at present we are not sure)
Dunkin Donuts - Donuts (don't know how many as yet)
M~ Rider will be available to hook up the audio system. The pumpkins will be
placed on the stage for judging. Mr. Vorndran will make sure that 2 tables are
brought over for the cider and donuts and will make sure that the bleachers
are moved around the stage so the children can see the show. We will need to
get cups and towels from the shed.
Members.
We are still working on getting Town I.D. cards for the Commission
Christmas gifts have arrived, Mr. Vorndran will start to work on
getting the lights ready and up before it gets too cold.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 on a motion by Mr. Rider seconded
by Mr. Miller.
Peggy Roe
Secretary
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OCTOBER 1991 REPORT TO RECREATION COMMISSION
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
September activities at the Senior Center included the
regular schedule of oil painting, exercise, line dancing,
arts/craft, videos, Bocci, and cards and games. Seniors are
busy working on craft items for their Craft Fair on Oct. 25.
Thanks to donations of pearlized paper by a member's son
and by Fernwood Florist, the Seniors are making beautiful
Christmas wreaths to be sold at the Fair.
On Sept. 12, Jean Traver from Medicaid Social Services
spoke to the Seniors on eligibility as well as answered many
questions. On Sept. 13, Paul Jeheber, a member of the
Explorer's Club showed a travel film on Alaska. The Seniors
enjoyed this very much. I will attempt to schedule other
events like this in the future. The Heart Assoc. provided
blood pressure screening on the 17th. On the 20th we had a
surprise pizza party for the members present. And of course
we had our monthly birthday party on the 27th.
There were an average of 34 Seniors at the Center per day
for September. There are 137 Seniors presently registered
at the Center.
ITEMS TO BE NOTED:
1. I am submitting a weekly column to the Wappinger Weekly
News at their request.
2. There is a substantial increase in members in the last
few weeks. Mr. McMillin, State Legislator stopped at
the Center. We discussed a need for larger space. Ann
Buckley is obtaining the necessary information that is
required to apply for funds for this. Will keep you
informed.
3. October events include a Forum given by the Office of
the Aging on planning the future for Seniors at the Town
Hall, a lecture on fire prevention for Seniors, blood
pressure screening and a representative from NY
Telephone Co. will speak on discounts and answer
questions. Oct. 25 is THE CRAFT FAIR, and on Oct. 31 we
will have a costume Halloween party.
4. November includes a trip to Woodlock Pines on" the 6th, a
flu clinic on the 7th, a Thanksgiving luncheon at Steak
and Stein on the 15th and of course a birthday party.
5. December, the Seniors will have their Christmas luncheon
on the 6th at Villa Borghese. And of course a Christmas
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party-date to be announced.
ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED:
1. Has Mr. Verlin agreed to a date for the Senior Christmas
Party?
2. Carolynn B. Tiebout of Annandale Tours has offered to
meet with the .Commiss~on and give a proposal in regard
to trips for Seniors. She specializes in tours of the
Hudson Valley Region but can arrange other locations.
3. Regina has informed me that she will not be able to work
on a full time basis as it will complicate her Social
Security benefits. She would like to work part-time,
however. As she has just informed me of this, I have
not as yet work out an alternative plan, but am open to
any suggestions.
OCTOBER
1991
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M.
20 Middlebush Rd. Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Phone:297-3670
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INoon: LUNCH Il0-Noon: arts/craftINoon: LUNCH 111:15: VIDEO I
112:30-3:00:cards/INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3:00:card/ I "GOODFELLOWS" 1
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CRAFT FAIR!!!!!
FAIR IN LG. MEETING
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LUNCH: SENIOR ROOM
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
LISTED ON SEPARATE
SHEET.
W..A.l?PING-E.~
S:g~IOR. l'JE.VJS
By Kathi DeLisa, Director
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS:
DATE:
6 Josephine Puglisi
7 Helen Holleran
9 Rose Cicerello
12 Christine O'Rourke
13 Ray Weiler
14 Catherine Casey
15 Alma Peterson
DATE:
17 Ed Peterson
,21 Madge Driscoll
29 Rose Montrone
29 Vera Sternberg
30 Dorothy Timmons
31 Helen Nixon
On Wednesday Oct. 2, the Office of the Aging will have a
Forum on Planning for the Future for Seniors in the Large
Meeting Room. You are all invited to attend and to speak on
issues important you I urge you all to take an active part
in YOUR future. Your thoughts and ideas are needed to help
YOU with the future.
On Friday 10/4, the Video will be "Goodfellows". Because of
the length of this movie, it will begin at 11:15 A.M. There
will be an intermission at lunch time. Movie will resume at
12:30.
Oct. 11, Jeff Renehen from the New Hamburg Fire Dept. will
be here to speak on fire prevention. And on Oct. 17, John
Butler from the NY Telephone Co. will speak about Senior
discounts and other issues of interest to Seniors.
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CRAFT FAIR OCTOBER 25!! The Center will be closed for
regular activities. The Fair will be held in the Large
Meeting Room. We need items for the bake sale. Items for
Granny's Attic can be brought in the week of 10/7. Please
do not bring items that are dirty, shabby or in need of
repair. Lunch will be available in the Center room at a
reasonable price. Lunch will be provided by "Chef Tony".
Raffle tickets are now on sale for the raffle items. See
Ann Peters if you want to buy tickets or if you would like
to sell some to your friends. Tina and Ed are still
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collecting books for the book sale. I want to thank all of
you for your wonderful creative items and hard work. Let's
make this the biggest and best oraft fair ever!!!!!
On Thursday, 10/31 we will have a Halloween Party and our
monthly Birthday ~arty. Please oome dressed in oostume.
There will be prizes for the silliest, prettiest (or most
handsome), most original, and most ~oary. There will be
tricks and treats and fun for those that partioipate. Get
out those costumes and let's have FUN!!!
PLEASE NOTE: EXERCISE IS CANCELLED WED., ,OCT 2 AND LINE
DANCING IS CANCELLED OCT. 18 and 25.
Watoh for announcement of Thanksgiving Lunoheon.
Christmas Luncheon will be at Villa Borghese on Deo. 6 from
Noon -3:00. Menu and sign up for this will be announoed
later.
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BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 1991
A-1620.41 Sylvan Lake Telephone Company 25.11
A-1620.40 Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Tennis Courts - Pye Lane -7690-0425-00 80.06
Schlathaus Park - 7808-0400-01 72 .94
All Angels Hill Road - 7808-0390-00 25.67
Robinson Lane Rec. Area - 7371-1295-00 12.49
Robinson Lane - 7371-1300-00 294.87
A-1620.41 Nynex Mobile Communications - 474-3211 78.41
A-7020.4 Sir Speedy Printing Center 87.35
A-7110.21 --1\':'1 Fence Company, Inc. 900.00
A-I Fence Company, Inc. 39.00
A-7110 .4 Jonmar Associates, Inc. 135.00
N. & S. Supply Co. 31.22-
N. & S. Supply Co. 27.58
Corbin Excavating 374.00
Corbin Excavating 374.00
Urey Hardware 112.82
Jonmar Associates, Inc. 82.90
Joel Vorndran 95.00
Joel Vorndran 40.00
Expanded Supply Products 325.00
East Fishkill Railroad Tie & Pipe 94.92
Dutchess County Sheriff's Dept. 534.24
Bottini Fuel 200.98
A-I Portable Toilets 95.00
A-7140.4 Alfred Weston 5.23
Lewis Rompala 9.90
Bernie Reimer 135.58
Roberts Boice Paper Co. 96.60
Southern Dutchess News 399.80-
B-7310.4
S. & S. Arts & Crafts
The Wood's Tea Company
The Klassics
N. & S. Supply Co.
N. & S. Supply Co.
Meadowbrook Farm
Leprechaun Lines
338.50
550.00
1,000.00
96.40
7.12
124.28
525.00
A-7620.4
Jamesway
D.C. Assoc. Senior Citizens
Coffee System of Hudson Valley
44.69,
566.18
36.00