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1994-06-14 / AGENDA RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: APPROVE MINUTES - May 12, 1994 Corrections Approved Seconded CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Noreen Sweeney Re: Refund for swimming for 1993 2. Letter from Hughsonville Fire District Re: Playgrounds 3. Letter from Dutchess Co. Health Re: Approval of Waiver 4. Rec. Ctf. of Insurance from Southern Dutchess Women's Softball League 5. Letter from D. C. Civil Defense Re: Emergency Response 6. Copy of Letter from Sloper Re: Health Director 7. Thank you from New Oaks Girl Scouts for use of Schlathaus Park 8. Invitation to 1994 Eastern Regionals 9. Copy of letter addressed to Supervisor Smith Re: Airport Park 10. Letter from "People Who Care" Re: Use of Schlathaus REPORTS K.D. B.R. J.E. R.F. B.G. E.K. S.M. R.J.H. NEW BUSINESS Request from Charles March, 23 Losee Road for a site to hold Hunter Safety Class and Archery Class - Time period End of July to October Friday Nights and Saturdays 297-8523 OLD BUSINESS MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING I p ~ RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was held June 14, 1994 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. Chairman Ralph J. Holt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following persons present: Kathi DeLisa, Senior Citizen Director., Bernie Reimer, Recreation Director, Committee Members Joseph Ennesser, Ronald Friedman, James Chappas, and Maintenance Supervisor John Vorndran. Stephen Miller arrived at 8:20. The minutes of the May 12, 1994 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Ennesser, seconded by Mr. Friedman with all in favor. Chris Maus came before the Committee proposing to run a 2 week baseball camp using the Robinson Lane facilities. The first week would be for 8 - 11 year olds and the second week would be for 12 year olds. The program would be from 9 - 3 Monday thru Friday. He stated that 50% of the net would go to Little League as a charitable contribution. Before we would approve this request we first wanted information on the following: 1. Does Little League approve of this venture (the Board not just Mr. Provost? 2. Does he have proper insurance? Mr. Maus will get back with Mr. Holt regarding the above questions and it was voted that if the Little League Board approves it and he has proper insurance that we will let him run the camp. We also made note that we will require a financial statement when the camp is over. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Noreen Sweeney requesting a refund for her daughters swimming fee for last year. She stated that the first day the program was cancelled, the second day it rained and then a problem came up between several children which caused her daughter to be suspended from the camp. When the injured child came back it was discovered that her daughter did not have anything to do with the problem. She said that the park director was wonderful and did her job properly under the circumstances but she does feel that she should be entitled to a refund. It was stated that a refund would not be possible at this time but we would let her daughter do the swimming this year and waive the fee. 1 A letter was received from the Hughsonville Fire District requesting a copy of our insurance naming the District as an insured. Mrs. Roe has already had the Certificate sent to them. They also requested that we have someone from the Committee stop by to check the playground equipment. A letter was received from the Board of Health with an approval of our request for a variance to have a medical history of the camp participants without immunization records. ' We received a Certificate of Insurance from the Southern Dutchess Womens Softball League. We received a letter from Sloper-Willen stating that Paul Martire would accept the position of Health Director for the Town"s Summer Program. A thank you was received from the New Oaks Service Unit for the use of Schlathaus Park for their Annual Flea Market. An invitation was received to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies for the 1994 Eastern Regional Junior Tournament to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8th. A letter was received from Cathy Matheson of "People Who Carell requesting use of Schlathaus Park or Mesier Park for a summer concert which is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 1994 with a rain date of August 13th. We were a little confused regarding this because she was also requesting Mesier Park and she noted that she would attend their board meeting on June 8th. We felt that we needed more information regarding the type of band, parking, security etc. before we would make a decision. A letter will be sent to her so stating. A copy of a letter received by Supervisor Smith regarding the soccer fields off Airport Drive was forwarded to us. The letter discussed the best approach to make these fields useable. It also gave a breakdown of estimated costs. A letter was received from the Dutchess County Emergency Response for the summer program. It lists the camps and the information required to participate in the emergency response program. OUTGOING LETTERS 1. A letter was sent to James Chappas to welcome him to the Committee. 2. A letter was sent to Supervisor Smith regarding the attachment of a 20-30 ft. finger dock to the north wall of 2 the Chelsea Yacht Club Property. 3. A letter was sent to the Greenway Heritage stating that we have been unable to clear the deal which would enable us to upgrade the beach area and that we are recinding our award. 4. A letter was sent to the Town Board regarding the emergency repair of a water leak at Robinson Lane and that we had to do the work before a P.O. could be obtained. 5. A letter was sent to the Town Board Members requesting their presence for a tour of our facilities on June 4th at 9:00 a.m.. Mr. Holt mentioned that the tour went well. 6. Letters were sent to Wendy Malley and Barbara Aliberto for their information on cholesterol. 7. A letter was sent to Department of Labor stating that Mr. Broadie has been asked to return to work for the Town but that he refused. We felt that the Town should not have to pay his unemployment. 8. An ad has been placed in the Southern Dutchess News for Part Time Seasonal maintenance help. 9. Certificates of Insurance have been sent to Hughsonville Fire District, Deer Hill Conference Center, and the Wappinger Junior High for our summer programs. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the senior's activities for the month of May. This report ia attached to these minutes. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Reimer mentioned that he still has to hire 1 more person as he recently found out that Pat Wilday was resigning after wor-king for many years for the Town. It was suggested that we present her with a Certificate of Appreciation and purchase a small gift to be presented to her at the End of Summer Picnic. The staff orientation meeting was held at Schlathaus on June 13th at 6:00. At this meeting, the staff manual was reviewed, payroll information was handed out and W-4 forms were signed. Mr. Holt and Mr. Ennesser were also in attendence to speak with the counselors about their job and also to review safety aspects with them. < ~ We have had a problem finding a 21 year old person with W.S.I. which is a Board of Health requirement. We have someone who is willing to take the course but we are also having a hard time finding a place where the course is being given. At present 6 of our playground staff have been certified in a 24-hour course "Responding to Emergencies". This cour'se is good for 3 years. When we get finished we should have a total of 10 certified counselors. Six playground counselors/directors attended the workshop on June 8th given by Dutchess County at Bowdoin Park. They shared their information received at these sessions with the other counselors at the orientation mE~€~t i ng . He has been on the telephone trying to make arrangements with the "Renegades" for' a 12:30 game on 7/20. The charge is $2.00 per ticket and he is hoping to get 75 tickets per playground. Registration will be held Saturday June 18th from 9- 1 and he requested staff members to be present to help. If any of the committee members can help, it would be appreciated. The other registration times are Monday, June 20th from 10 - 2 and 7 - 9 at night. An ad for the concert series will be in the Southern Dutchess News on June 22nd. Outdoor volleyball is scheduled to start on Thursday, June 30th. He mentioned that he has had some complaints regarding the $15.00 fee in that we collect it 3 times. After a discussion, it was decided that we actually have 3 separate 10 week programs. One in the Summer June to September', one in the fall October to December, and the third in the Winter January to March, therefore, the fee will stand. We have received confirmation of the bus tickets for Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show and notice has gone into the paper for reservations. We are having 2 buses, one on Saturday, November 19th with the tickets for $23.00 and the other on Thursday December 8th with the tickets costing $18.00 each. The buses will leave the Town Hall at 10:00 a.m. and arrive in New York around 12:15 giving people time to see the sights before the 5:00 show. MARTZ FIELD Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the new totville playground equipment has been installed at Martz Field and now we are 4 .' waiting the delivery of the pea gravel and the installation of the fence. FLEETWOOD We need to loosen the dirt the stones for safety purposes. couple of the swings be removed regulations they are too close) under the swings and remove It was also suggested that a from Martz (per safety and placed at Fleetwood. SAFETY Mr. Ennesser is still compiling the paperwork on the safety audit for each of the Parks. SPOOK HILL Mr. Friedman again noted the graffiti at Spook Hill but we said that we were not going to paint it. We would only go over any obsene words. There also has been some damage done to the eves. ROBINSON LANE Mr. Miller noted that cars have been parking in back by R-2 too close to the 3rd base line. It was suggested that poles be placed there so they don"t park too close to pitchers mound. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has not heard anything from Mr. Hack regarding the installation of the additional electric at Robinson Lane for their race in September. CHAIRMAN"S REPORT Mr. Holt reported the following: 1. A request will be sent to the Town Board for approval to fence in the new totville playground equipment. 2. Approval has been received to replace the fence at Castle Point. 3. The new red clay has been delivered to Robinson Lane and it looks good but all fields could use more. 4. Mr. Ennesser has spoken with Mr. Waddle at Hughsonville regarding the removal of dead trees from their property. This was one of the requirements given to us by the Board of Health for our playground held there. This work must be done before the opening of the playground. 5 5. We will be putting 4 speed bumps in at Robinson Lane. Hopefully the highway department will help us with this project. One speed bump will be placed as you enter the park, another will be placed before the store, another on the road betwee R-l and R-2 and the last just past the store. 6. The rest rooms at Robinson Lane will be painted before the Eastern Regionals. 7 The ditch where the electric line was put in for the scoreboard needs some more top soil to finish off where it has settled during the winter. 8. The hole in the roof of the Senior League dugout has been repaired but the hole in the roof of the dugout at Holt Field still needs to be repaired before it gets any bigger. 9. We are still trying to find a place other than the Little League building to store our playground equipment. We have steel cabinets at Schlathaus that we can use. One suggestion was that we use the telephone room. We will look into this. 10. We did not have enough clay this time to put any at Martz Field. This will have to be done at another time. 11. It has been suggested that we stain the gazebo at Town Hall using a natural stain. Mrs. DeLisa suggested a stain by the name of C.W.F. 12. Mr. Vorndran was reminded that Mrs. Vicsonti has volunteered a tree to be transplanted at Schlathaus Park and that he should put a red ribbon on the one that we want. 13. We still have not heard anything from Central Hudson regarding the lights at Robinson Lane. We mentioned this to Supervisor Smith and she said that she will call Mr. Mack. We told her about Central Hudson putting in a field in Kingston as a trial type of a deal and that they might be able to do one here. 14. We have hired a new maintenance person. will come on board on the 27th of June. Rad Miller 15. We need to do another inventory of the keys on the parks since a lot of them have been changed since our last inventory. If any are changed, please let Peggy know. 16. The State Legislature has approved of the change of the line between the Fulton property and the Barn on MontfcJrt Road. We don't propose to do anything there this year but in our fall plan we will want to put money in to fence in the property. 6 17. We had our meeting on Saturday, June 4th with Supervisor Smith, Joseph Incoronato, and Joseph Ruggiero to show them Airport Park, the Barn and the new building that the men put up last fall, Robinson Lane to show them what we want to do there, and then to Castle Point. Mr. Rabbit, a Civil Engineer for Soccer, was at Airport Park and he had a plan for what should be done there. The plan called for an amount of $291,000. for the work they want done there. We also discussed what has happened at this site since we received the deed in March of 1993. It was suggested that the items listed to be done should be broken down into smaller jobs and that $50,000. be taken from Parkland Trust to do this work. The Recreation Committee will oversee this work - the money would not just be given to soccer. We will see what we can get done for prevailing wages. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Ennesser seconded by Mr. Chappas. Peggy Roe 7 BILLS PAID DURING JUNE 1994 A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC Robinson Lane Tennis Courts Spook Hill Myers Corners/All Angels Stage Gazebo . Barn Long Court. Rockingham A-1620.41 SYLVAN LAKE TELEPHONE A-7020.4 A-7110.4 Robinson Lane NYNEX Mart.z Fi €~l d Spook Hill QLliet Acres Schlathaus Park Barn/Montfort Road Petty Cash Wappinger Central School Hutchinson"s Equipment Co. James Baisley Tree Service L.ee Myles Dan Zag -Royal ALlto Parts N. 81, S. Suppl y Martel Hardware Martel Hardware Lupac Bottini B. & H. Tire Service Share Corporation Frederick"s Greenhouse Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Royal Carting Milton Alley Agway Jonmar Associates~ Inc. Enviro-Clean Porta Pott.y Enviro-Clean Porta Pott.y Ruge" s 01 dsmobile. Inc. 7690-0760-00 7690-0425-00 7810-1572-04 7802-1962--00 7802-1960-00 7512-0470-00 7964-1460-00 7851-1550-00 7902-1435-00 318.01 16..45 1 :3. 22 14.53 13. 3() 1 :3 . :;:~2 150.75 17.40 83.85 227-9434 21.00 297-9928 297-9861 297-7780 297-4752 297-3692 j 4.31 5.51 4.31 25.61 45.12 11 . 79 1~026.48 48.07 200.00 1310.00 22.48 148.87 23. ()5 12.12 51.16 171 . :::;:7 20.00 96.40 144.00 111 . 90 70:::;;.74 429.95 109. :::;;0 75.00 150.00 320.40 1 A-7140.4 8--7310.4 A-7620.4 Caldor Southern Dutchess News Southern Dutchess News Canterbury Tours American Red Cross Petty Cash Hobby Hut Jamesway Poughkeepsie Journal Petty Cash 100.88 8.85 189.00 500.00 1,500.00 16.45 120.68 155.62 27.30 59.41 2 , . JUNE 1994 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 1994 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER May activities at the Senior Citizen Center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, exercise, line dancing, videos and cards and games. A photo club was added to our program this month, led by one of our seniors, Bob English. The club began with one member and has grown to eight members participating in this activity. On May 5, the art class went to Vassar College Museum to see the 15th-17th Century drawings on display. All enjoyed an opportunity to see works done by these early artists. On May 6th the seniors celebrated Mother's Day. Each "Mom" received a carnation. We then had cake and coffee. On the 11th, the Heart Assoc. provided blood pressure screening plus a speaker on cholesterol-how to read cholesterol test numbers, nutrition and exercise. May is Senior Citizen Month. Therefore we had a Senior Citizen Day celebration with hero sandwiches, salads and of course cake and coffee. The week of the 23rd, the seniors held a week long book sale. Our monthly birthday party was held on the 27th. The Center was closed May 30 for Memorial Day. The trip to Proctor's Theater for the "Will Roger's Follies" was very successful. The next trip is June 14th to Kelly's Country Western Festival in Gouldsboro, PA. The Walking Club is "moving" right along. Approximately 30 seniors are participating. It is heartening to see those who could only walk around the building once are now able to walk around the building 2 to 4 times. So, while they are walking for the ultimate reward of a luncheon, they are also improving their health. Since there is such a good response, this will be extended until inclement stops us. There are 196 seniors registered at the Center and 125 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. .Since our waiting list keeps growing, I suggest to those "waiting" to join the exercise and line dancing classes where there is available space. I have also opened the photo club to any Town Senior and suggest this to those on the waiting list. I will continue to open up certain activities to those on the waiting list when possible. However, space limitations are a consideration. 2. I am working on starting a Literary Club and have many seniors interested in joining. I am in the process of looking for a leader to lead this Club. 3. Bingo games begin in June. The first one will be June 7th and the second one on the 22nd. The seniors are looking forward to playing this several times a month. 4. Marlene Mills generously donated a sewing machine and table to the Senior Center. This will certainly be helpful when doing specific crafts. 5. I spoke to Connie Smith about the poor quality of the water at the Center. She will look into a water cooler and bottled water and asked me to price a cooler at BJ's Wholesale. BJ's did have a cold water cooler for the cost of $174.00. 6. I also would like to introduce seniors to computers. Is it possible IBM may donate 2 or 37 7. June activities will include our 6th anniversary picnic, a luncheon to Mariner's Harbor, a speaker from NYNEX. JUNE 1994 , TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa MON. FRI. TUES. WED. THURS. JUNE BIRTHDAYS: 5 Bette Court 7 Rose Connolly 9 Grace Mitchell 9 Nancy Conrad 9 Rose Visentin 13 Bill Miro 6 I D-DAY: 50 YEARS I 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 13 IHUG HOLIDAY! ! ! ! ! I IA BIG HUG TO ALL OF YOU! ! ! ! ! ! 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 20 I 1 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 27 I I 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH /12;30=3; ~~~da/g"maa I 14 John Walker 22 Dorothy Wood 25 Anna Antonelli 26 Bill Ohlerking 26 Virginia Walker 30 Judy Thompson 7 I I 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-2: BINGO!!!!!!! 1 I 1 10:00-11:00:EXERCISE 10-Noon:arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 8110-NOON:BLOOD 1 PRESSURE 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 14 I FLAG DAY!!!!! 15 ISMILE POWER DAY!! ITRIP: KELLY'S 110-11:EXERCISE 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-11: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts 11:00:JOHN BUTLER NOON: LUNCH FROM NYNEX TELEPHONE 12:30-3: cards/games NOON: LUNCH 12;30-3:ca~ds/games 22 I I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts 12:30:LUNCH 12:30-2~ BINGO!!!!!! 21 I I 10-Noon:OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 28 I I 10-Noon:OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12;30=3; ~~~da/g"maa 291 I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH i2;30=3; ~"~da/g"maa 2 110:00:PHOTO CLUB IOPEN TO ALL! ! 10:00-11:00:EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 9 110:00:PHOTO CLUB 111-1:Diana/OFA 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 16 110:00: PHOTO CLUB I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 12:30-3: VIDEO 23110:00:PHOTO CLUB I 10-11: EXERXCISE Jl0-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: cards/games I I 30110:00: PHOTO CLUB I I 110-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH I BIRTHDAY PARTY 112:30-3: cards/games 3 1 1 10-11:LINE DANCING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 12:30-3: VIDEO 10 I 1 6th ANNIVERSARY BARBEQUE! ! ! ! ! YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH KATHI I I I I I I 1 17IMOTHER'S/FATHER'S 1 DAY!!! 1 LUNCH AT MARINER'S 1 HARBOR!! SIGN UPI BY JUNE 13!! 1 THE CENTER WILL I CLOSE AT 11:15a.m. I 24 I I I 10-11:LINE DANCING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 12:30:3: VIDEO THE CENTER IS CLOSED FRIDAY: JULY 1 and MONDAY: JULY 4 HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND . . .;1 W'.A.l?l?I~G-E.:R SE.l'JIO:R ~E.tvs By Kathi DeLisa, Director JUNE 1994 June is busting out allover! And we have a busy month ahead. We have some new programs added: a walking club, a photo club and NOW IT'S HERE----BINGO!!!! So read on-first some other important news. The Town of Wappinger Senior Citizen Center turns 6 years old on June 8th. But wait-we are going to celebrate-this anniversary on Friday, June 10 with a barbeque. There will be lots of food, bocce, horseshoes, raffle prizes AND our Line Dancers have agreed to perform for us once again! But, you must sign up with me and get a ticket by June 7th if you wish to attend our famous anniversary barbeque. The following Friday, June 17, we will have a Mother's/Father's Day Luncheon at Mariner's Harbor at noon. Choice of lunch: Lobster Bake, Chicken Parmigiana or Prime Ribs. You must sign up for this by June 13. The cost of lunch for current dues paying members (for at least 6 months) is $9.00. We are once again carpooling. Several members need a ride. If you can take an additional passenger or 2 please let me know. Thank you in advance. Our new Bingo cards are here!! The Wappinger Lions Club donated the funds needed for us to order the Bingo game. So let's Play! I have scheduled a Bingo afternoon for Tues., June 7 and Wed., June 22. We'll start out with this just twice this month and see how it goes. If there is a demand for more days, then more days it will be. So get Ready! Set! Go! Any suggestions on time, days etc. are welcome! Blood pressure screening is on June 8. Diana from the Office of the Aging will be here on June 9. On the 15th, John Butler from NYNEX will be at the Center to explain new telephone services, how to save money, services for seniors and will answer any of your questions. This will be quite informative, so don't miss this one. Our monthly birthday party will be on June 30. Remember, those with birthdays are asked to bring a cake for the party. We will all help you celebrate! ~ . . '.' The photo club is growing!! Bob English, a prize winning photographer is at the Center each Thursday at 10:00 to teach those interested, all about cameras, how to take prize winning photos and even how to develop your own film. This is open to all seniors in the Town of Wappinger. So if you have a friend, tell them too. Bob will work with each of you according to your own level, beginner to advanced. Also good for those who just want to take snapshots of family, friends or even a vacation. So come join Bob for a new and exciting adventure. The Walking Club is moving along! I am really pleased so many of you have decided to take the walking challenge. Don't you feel better already? If you haven't started, it's not too late! Six times around is a mile. You may only want to walk around one time or you may want to walk the whole mile. Whatever is best suited for you is all you need do. This is a good source of exercise and has many health benefits. Between May 2nd and Sept. 30th, our goal is to walk at least 50 miles. For those of you who have some difficulty walking, set yourself a smaller goal, mayb~ 20 or 25 miles. In five months, if you do ten miles a month (60 times around the building) you'll make the 50 miles. You must genuinely attempt to reach your goal if you wish to reap the reward! Once a month around the'building does not count! The reward is lunch at a place of our mutual choice. This will be ONLY for the Walking Club and ONLY those making a serious effort. That is all that counts. There is a Member Chart for you to record your progress and help you to keep track of your miles or partial mile. (I' convert times around into miles each week for you). You can only count the walking done around the Town Hall. The person who walks the most miles at the end of this period, gets a FREE lunch! It's not too late-just get walking!!! Mark your times around on the chart. Your on the honor system, no cheating! The Wappinger Lions Club needs old eyeglasses or hearing aids. These are used for those less fortunate. So if you have any you no longer want or need bring them to the Center. I will see to it that they are given to the Lions Club. Anyone interested in a Literary Club? That would include reading literature, poems, novels and some of the "classics," and then discussing them as a group. I am presently looking for someone to lead this club. I will keep you informed. Please let me know if interested. For those paying dues by the month, June dues is $2.00. Happy Father's Day!! The Center is closed on Friday, July 1 & Mon.,July 4th. A Happy and safe holiday! A big hug to you all! Smile!